Tag: camping

In Search of Pennsylvania’s Coldest Places in the Dog Days of Summer

By Jason Nark From The Philadelphia Inquirer Philadelphia–In the midst of a brutal heat wave last month, my family went camping in tents and sleeping bags. We gathered around fire too. We do this for fun. There’s no middle ground with camping. Few say “it’s fine.” People, like me, love and obsess over it. It’s…


Paddle by Day, Camp by Night: Canoe Camping Brings New Thrills to Exploring Nature

On a frigid day in March, Kathryn “Kaki” Burruss, 77, and her husband, Billy, 80, snuggled inside their tent and reminisced about their more than half a century’s worth of adventures canoeing all over the United States. The couple was on a reunion camping and hiking trip with Kaki’s three sisters, Jackie Cole, Marvine Cole,…


Best Camping in Pennsylvania

Camping is hugely popular right now, because it is one way to vacation and have your own space. You aren’t in a resort or hotel, and you control who is around you. While we aren’t big on camping, many of my friends are and I asked them what the best spots are in Pennsylvania. Camping…


When You Are New to Camping

Tent, RV, or camper? Cabin, yurt, treehouse, vintage Airstream, or hammock strung between two trees? If you’re thinking about taking the kids camping, perhaps for the first time, you’re not alone. Camping was the one segment of the travel industry that didn’t suffer during the pandemic. In fact, it enjoyed unprecedented growth. In 2021, according…


7 Perfect Camping Spots In The Mid-Atlantic

Camping in the mid-atlantic offers a multitude of ways to enjoy the great outdoors. From tent sites and RV parks to luxurious yurts and rustic-yet-air-conditioned cabins, several of the Mid-Atlantic states have all your camping (and glamping) needs covered. Delaware Quaint Villages Delaware’s Quaint Villages are home to some of the best year-round “off-the-beaten path” camping locations…


Camp Cooking: Culinary Excellence While Far From the Kitchen

Camping has never been more popular. In these hectic times, it lets us relax, refresh, and recharge our inner batteries. But just because you’re in the wilderness doesn’t mean you have to survive on pine cones. Consider this selection of gear for your next al fresco dining delight. Caffeine to Go Stanley Classic Perfect-Brew Pour…


John Robson: In a Sign of Our Woke Times, Parks Canada Cancels Learn-to-Camp Lesson After Activist Complains

Commentary Nothing, not even maple syrup, can rival the cottage as a Canadian icon. But lately our love affair with nature is becoming a bit of a non-country song because we overwhelmingly live in big cities where a sterile monocultured lawn is as green as it gets. And when you try to put kids back…


Return to Nature in Style

If you’re wondering what “glamping” is, you’re not alone. Glamping—a compound word that combines “glamorous” and “camping”—has exploded in popularity over the past two years. It offers people the opportunity to enjoy nature, while also living in luxurious accommodations. As families grew wary of being cooped up during the pandemic, they began looking for ways…


Return to Nature in Style–Best Glamping Destination

If you’re wondering what “glamping” is, you’re not alone. Glamping—a compound word that combines “glamorous” and “camping”—has exploded in popularity over the past two years. It offers people the opportunity to enjoy nature, while also living in luxurious accommodations. As families grew wary of being cooped up during the pandemic, they began looking for ways…


Driveway Glamping: Get Away From It All, Without Leaving Home

As the price of fuel continues to head for the moon, driving the car, SUV, or RV to a faraway campground becomes less appealing. So don’t leave home—just get out of the house. Camping has always been a traditional pastime in the United States, but according to a recent study commissioned by the state of…