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As part of our family’s Appalachian Trail backpacking trip, my wife and I took our daughters camping at Vogel State Park in Georgia.  Apart from the terribly twisty road that gave my wife and one daughter motion sickness, the park was beautiful and well worth the trip.  It has a …

Have you ever seen an elephant take a mud bath or fed a 16 feet tall giraffe named Jack a piece of lettuce?  If not, you should take a trip to the NC Zoo.  Boasting the greatest acreage of natural habitat of any zoo in the world, the NC Zoo is a …

  Understanding the behavior of bears and how humans should behave around them is vital when hiking, backpacking, or camping in bear country.  If you are going to be traversing or camping in an area known to have a bear population, you should learn the actions you need to take …

  What kind of Campsite experience do you want?  Will it be in the backcountry or a public campground?  Also, how rustic do you want your experience to be? Campgrounds and Parks Primitive – This type normally doesn’t have running water, electricity, or bathroom facilities.  The location is normally somewhat remote.  …

What is Leave No Trace? Leave No Trace refers to a set of outdoor standards that, if followed, lessens human impact on nature and promotes conservation of our natural surroundings.     Leave No Trace Principles Plan Ahead and Prepare Travel and Camp on Durable Surfaces Dispose of Waste Properly Leave …

  Dutch Ovens have been around for so long because they are extremely versatile and durable.  They can be heated with charcoal, wood coals, or open fire.  What can you cook in one?  The answer is pretty much anything you can cook at home in the oven or on the …

So, you decide to take your family camping.  What now?  Here are a few suggestions. There are few experiences better than taking your kids on their first campout and watching them roast marshmallows and hotdogs over the campfire.  If this is your first family camping trip, make sure you are …

From a young age, I have enjoyed the outdoors and the adventures the natural world brings.  My brother and I ran rampant through the fields and forests of North Carolina.  We hunted, fished, camped, hiked, and explored as often as we could.  I learned to love and respect nature and …