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There is no air conditioning. The facilities are communal (if at all). There may be running water — nearby. Dinner is do-it-your-self, over a fire, caveman style. Oh, and there...

It costs an estimated $4 million to $6 million to build a mile of four-lane highway in a rural area. How much does it cost to build a mile of...

An all-day drinking buddy that’s built for the wild, the new rambler lowball is over-engineered for the simplest of uses. Check out a few of our staff favorites. 1. Coffee...

It will happen, mark our words. Sometime during the January thaw, when the glow of the holidays has faded and the reality of a long winter sets in, you’ll suddenly...

You don’t associate November with camping. But you should. Cooler temperatures and crisp air make for inspiring days on the trail, quiet calm in a canoe, or the simple thrill...

This is the fourth and final installment in our Save Your Summer series, an attempt to help you salvage a summer of adventure. Check out our previous pieces on Hiking,...

Don’t fall victim to the popular assumption that just because you’re going to the mountains, it will be cooler. While it is true that for every 1,000 feet of elevation...

by John Millsaps Whether you’re thru-hiking the AT or surviving another North Carolina hurricane season, our Brunton Hydrogen Reactor can power your electronic devices when you need them most. This...

Shenandoah National Park Milepost 79.5, Skyline Drive A great base camp for exploring the Shenandoah National Park, Loft Mountain is located near the southern end of the Shenandoah. The Appalachian...

Shenandoah National Park Milepost 57.5, Skyline Drive Loft Mountain with roughly 200 sites is the largest campground in the Shenandoah National Park; about 20 miles to the north is Lewis...

104 Green Hill Dr. Gladstone James River State Park is known for paddling, but the 1,500-acre park also has about 16 miles of multi-use trail, all of which is open...

14239 Douthat State Park Road Millboro This 4,493-acre oasis is a destination park. For starters, its 43 miles of trail are open to hiking and mountain biking; especially for the...

The Trail Scout is an ideal value for first-time campers and those looking to upgrade from closed cell foam pads. It’s perfect for light backpacking, car camping, summer camps and...

The park has two lakes, one 20 acres, one 12, good for bass, bream and catfish. And, every winter the lakes are stocked with trout. The park also has six...

You’re the anal type: you like the idea of getting away for a weekend escape, but you just don’t feel good about being completely detached from work. We’re not crazy...

How do you keep an 18,000-acre state park secret — so secret it doesn’t even show up on Google Maps? Hiding it in a surprisingly open area south of Morganton...

There are several winter camping options at New River State Park, a linear park following its namesake river and known for one thing: paddling. The Wagoner Road Access has 10...

Technically, yes, it’s a horse camp. But if they don’t mind, should you? Not once you see the 15-mile trail network that includes a pair of 7.5-mile loops. One climbs...