The Iron Throne: History of the Cast Iron Skillet

Step aside, titanium, cast iron is still king. Super lightweight cookware is all the rage right now in the camping industry. Vendors like SnowPeak and […]

Gimme Shelter: Choosing the Best Tent for the Trail, Truck, or Pack

Camp in style and comfort this summer. Two thousand years ago, Romans in the fields of Europe erected tents made of leather, while their nomadic […]

Take a Hike! The Essentials of Wilderness Exploration

Tips you need for a successful wilderness adventure. At roughly 11,000 feet, Convict Creek bubbles out of a natural spring near Red Slate Mountain, fed […]

How to Start a Fire: Get Stoked

One of the biggest stresses facing someone in an outdoor emergency situation is their ability (or not) to start a fire. It’s so important that […]

How to Choose the Perfect Campsite

Circle the Wagons The sun dipping deep into the horizon throws longs shadows across the trail. It’s been a day of white sandy washes, boulder […]

Homemade Jerky: Portable Protein for the Road

Homemade deliciousness on the go. Instead of buying a prepackaged pouch of jerky, consider making homemade jerky. It’s not hard, you control just what you’re […]

What to Do and See in Mount Rushmore

Including Mount Rushmore… obviously. Explore the nature of one of our nation’s most historical national parks on your next adventure! Of course Mount Rushmore itself […]

Geocaching

Treasure Hunts with Tough Terrain A Magnifying glass, multi-bit screwdriver, water gun, two keychain lights, super glue, socks, and a toy butterfly sit inside a […]