We dig into the old debate – tents vs hammocks. We analyze six key factors to help you decide which is best for you and your situation.

The 7 Leave No Trace Principles Every Camper Should Follow As campers, it’s our responsibility to leave the outdoor world as clean and undisturbed as it was before we went there. Not only does this allow plants and animals to live their lives in a pristine natural habitat, but it also ensures that future campers [...]

Let’s check out weird roadside attractions in New Jersey! One of our favorite things to do on road trips is to open up the Roadside America app and see what oddities we can find on the way. On this trip, we were rolling through New Jersey, and for some reason, there was an abundance of [...]

One of our favorite things to do is introduce people to fishing. The look on their face when the bobber goes down is priceless, and if they are lucky enough to catch a few fish, they’re likely hooked for a lifetime. On our last 50 Campfires Field Trip to New York, we had a chance [...]

Do I need a bear canister? That’s a good question. When you’re camping in bear country, it’s important to remember that bears have a strong sense of smell. Scratch that. Bears have a very strong sense of smell, about equivalent to that of a bloodhound. Did you ever watch a police procedural where the detectives [...]

According to a recent study, 40 million US adults currently suffer from anxiety. That’s almost 15 percent of the adult population. With this many people suffering from anxiety, it’s no surprise that many are turning to the great outdoors as a source of relief. So, can camping help anxiety? Yes, and we’re about to talk [...]

Do You Have to Use Trekking Poles? If you were to get in a time machine and go back to the ancient days of the early 2000s, most of the hiking gear you’d see would be the same as today. The same carabineers, the same Gore-Tex boots, the same little propane camp stoves. But you’d [...]

Bass bros Oliver Ngy and Cobi Pellerito are on the ultimate guys trip to Costa Rica. It’s jigging and relaxing on the ocean as they enjoy fresh pineapple on the boat. Cobi catches 7 new species in just one day, including his first yellowfin tuna. Tradition goes that he has to take a bite out [...]

Bass bros Oliver Ngy and Cobi Pellerito are on the ultimate guys trip to Costa Rica. After exploring the freshwater fishing experience they travel to the coast to chase saltwater species. Cobi’s first trip out of the United States has many more firsts including first time eating octopus and it’s in a....burrito. The guys help [...]

Hill Country Pedernales Falls State Park: Johnson City, TX    Taylor Park Campground: Taylor, TX   Lockhart State Park: Lockhart, TX   Blanco State Park: Blanco, TX   Cedar Breaks Park: Georgetown, TX   Government Canyon State Natural Area: San Antonio, TX   Krause Springs: Spicewood, TX   Inks Lake State Park: Burnet, TX   [...]