Canoeing & Paddling
How to Plan Your First Canoe Trip: Route, Permits, Gear and Safety
Plan your first canoe trip on flat water, such as the Boundary Waters in Minnesota or Algonquin in Ontario, for two or…
Oct 6, 2026 · 7 min
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Climbing & Mountaineering
From Scrambling to Mountaineering: What Each Step Up Demands
Scrambling is Class 3 terrain where you use your hands to climb but usually no rope, while mountaineering adds snow, ice, glaciers…
Oct 6, 2026 · 7 min
Outdoor Gear
What to Put in an Outdoor First Aid Kit: A Hiking and Camping Checklist
An outdoor first aid kit should cover what actually happens on the trail: blisters, cuts, sprains, splinters, ticks, stings and stomach trouble.…
Oct 6, 2026 · 7 min
Family Adventures
Family Dude Ranch Vacations: What a Week Really Costs and How to Pick the Right Ranch
A family dude ranch vacation usually means a week of all-inclusive lodging, meals and daily horseback riding. Rates published in 2026 run…
Oct 6, 2026 · 7 min
Adventure Travel
Expedition Cruises for First-Timers: Antarctica, the Arctic and the Galápagos Compared
For a first expedition cruise, the Galápagos is the easiest start: warm, short flights, calm seas and about $4,500 to $12,000 per…
Oct 6, 2026 · 8 min
Camping
Campfire Cooking Basics: Cook Over Coals, Not Flames
Good campfire cooking happens over coals, not flames. Light the fire 30 to 45 minutes before you want to eat so it…
Oct 6, 2026 · 8 min
Wildlife & Nature
Alaska Bear Viewing: Where to Go, When, and What Trips Cost
The best Alaska bear viewing is at Brooks Falls in Katmai National Park in July and September, on the Lake Clark and…
Oct 6, 2026 · 9 min
Winter Adventures
Hypothermia Signs and Prevention: The Umbles, Cold Water and What to Do
Hypothermia starts when your core temperature falls below 95°F. Early signs are strong shivering and the umbles: stumbling, mumbling, fumbling and grumbling,…
Sep 29, 2026 · 8 min
Hiking & Backpacking
The 7 Leave No Trace Principles, Explained With Real Trail Examples
The seven Leave No Trace principles are: plan ahead and prepare; travel and camp on durable surfaces; dispose of waste properly; leave…
Sep 29, 2026 · 7 min
Adventure Travel
National Park Pass Guide 2026: Prices, Free Passes and Reservations
As of 2026, the America the Beautiful annual national park pass costs $80 for US citizens and residents and $250 for nonresidents.…
Sep 29, 2026 · 8 min