Fido Gone Wild: Camping with the Family Dog
Most dogs like nothing more than being outdoors with their people. So why not pack up the water dish and take Fido along on your next camping trip?
Tips for camping that's as much fun for your dog as it is for you...

Be Prepared: Stocking Your Camping First Aid Kit
No matter how careful you are, accidents happen—especially in the outdoors. Never go camping without a fully stocked first aid kit for treating minor injuries and coping with more serious ones until you are able to obtain medical assistance.
Learn what you should have in your first aid kit...

Put Your Best Foot Forward: Choosing the Right Hikers
Nothing is more important to a hiker than a good pair of hiking boots. Worn out or inappropriate shoes can cause pain in the feet, legs, knees, and back. And if you get a blister halfway through the day, you'll be very unhappy camper indeed. Don't risk ruining a good time by choosing hastily or pinching pennies. Invest in a good pair of hiking boots and care for them properly, and they'll have you hiking blissfully for months or even years to come.
Learn how to choose and care for hiking boots...

Shelter from the Storm: Choosing a Tent
Tents are crucial for protecting against wind, rain, cold weather, bugs, and other outdoor irritants. Tents also serve to give you some privacy in the great outdoors and offer a cozy sense of security. If you've shopped for a tent recently, though, you may have become overwhelmed by the choices—three-season tents, four-season tents, convertible tents, backpacking tents, bivy sacks, basecamp tents, dome tents, tunnel tents—the list is dizzying.
Learn how to choose the tent that's right for you...

Bear Safety
Though it is highly unlikely that you will encounter a bear while frolicking in the woods, it is important to remember that they are there and to know how to protect yourself.
Learn how to keep yourself safe in bear country...