Backcountry campsites are kept more natural and only have room for a very small number of campers. They lack public facilities like restrooms and showers, but those willing to do the work to reach ...

Whether you’re a seasoned backcountry camper or someone looking to brave their first night under a starry sky, countless outdoor adventures await throughout New York’s vast networks of state parks and ...

Everyone seems to be a camper these days, including folks who once feigned an allergy to nature. According to recreation.gov, which handles reservations for nine federal agencies, the number of ...

Over the years, as a kid and then a climber, I’ve camped a lot, starting in a moldy canvas army pup tent with my friends in the backyard, age 9. Or in tents with classmates on trips to Assateague or ...

I hated everything about the outdoors as a kid. Bugs. Dirt. Poison Ivy. No showers. No WiFi. Did I already mention the bugs? When I was young, family camping was at the very bottom of my family ...

June is traditionally the most challenging month for managing human-bear conflicts in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. By mid-month this year, the park had already closed several campsites where ...

California offers some of the best backcountry camping experiences if you’re looking to get away from the crowds and immerse yourself in nature. There’s something special about finding a spot where ...