There’s a lot to love about family camping – getting the kids into nature, spending time away from screens, marshmallows around a fire. What none of us love, however, is the packing, which can feel ...

I first took my son camping a few days after his fourth birthday, and it was a nearly perfect experience. We hiked, we saw wildlife, we climbed “mountains” (small rock piles), we made a campfire and ...

In these times of financial strain, screen-time overload and general family fragmentation, camping has become the go-to vacation plan for many. Tent, trailer or lodge camping can provide lasting ...

I lived in my truck for years and spent a decade of summers sleeping under the stars as a raft guide. As a result, I was supremely confident in my car-camping skills. I maintained that hubris until ...