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a person on the beach during summer vacation

10 Last-Minute Things To Do This Summer

The season is winding down, but it’s not too late to get a few fun activities in before school starts. Consider adding these outings to your final days of vacation!…

August 16, 2022

campfire to read classic literature around

Three Classic Horror Stories To Tell Around the Campfire

Megan Miller, Arizona State University

Bring these classic stories to your next campfire. Don’t forget to bring the marshmallows!…

July 7, 2022

A group of friends around a campfire — the perfect place to read Tolkien

Why You Should Read J.R.R. Tolkien Next Time You Go Camping

Elliot Jackson-Ontkush, Skidmore College

The rich environmental imagery featured in 'The Hobbit' and 'The Lord of the Rings' make them the perfect novels to read outside.…

July 11, 2021

A photo of a cabin for an article about Getaway cabins and reconnecting with nature. (Photo by Cara Fuller from Unsplash)

Getaway Cabins Are the Perfect Way To Enjoy Nature in Style

Alexa Katherine Will, University of Pittsburgh

Reconnect with your loved ones, disconnect from social media and recharge in a woodsy wonderland with this new glamping experience.…

April 30, 2021

Tiny House Camping Bridges the Gap Between Roughing It and Glamping

McKenna Uzelac, Columbia University

As COVID-19 has drastically changed vacation plans, people have explored alternative options for summer getaways.…

August 28, 2020

Traditional toilet paper vs. the reusable 'family cloth.'

Has Environmentalism Gone Too Far With Reusable Toilet Paper?

Katie Klear, Columbia College Chicago

Environmental factors have caused many changes to everyday life, one being how we use the restroom. Is switching out disposable bathroom tissue the right step or just absurd?…

July 13, 2020

In an article about national parks, illustration by Sezi Kaya of a canyon

5 Oft-Overlooked American National Parks You Should Visit This Summer

Ailun Shi, UC Berkeley

They might not be as famous as Yellowstone or Yosemite, but these five places are still perfect for experiencing the great outdoors.…

July 5, 2020

In an article about road trips, an illustration by Elizabeth Wong of a screen with a canyon on it, with a camera and flashlight in front

How To Prepare for Your National Park Road Trip Adventure

Bradford Smith, Louisiana State University

What's more fun than hitting the road with your friends and getting in touch with nature? Just make sure to plan everything out, or your journey will quickly come to an end.…

May 21, 2020

Why You Should Take a Camping Road Trip With Your Best Friends This Summer

Simona Barca, American University

Get in loser, we’re going camping!…

July 11, 2019

Hipcamp, the Airbnb of Camping, Is All the Rage for a New Wave of Outdoorsy Millennials

Jamie Lovley, University of Maine

A rise in the popularity of camping has allowed the app to help millions of intrepid glampers find their zen.…

July 14, 2018

Rediscover Your Primal Self at Washington’s Wolf Camp

Devon Hodge, Western Washington University

If you’re into wilderness survival, wildlife tracking or first aid, the Wolf Camp and Conservatory College in Puyallup, Washington, may be calling your name.…

July 26, 2017

Camping Season: Connecting with the Earth

What Glamping Gets Wrong About Camping

Galen Patterson, California State University, Fullerton

In its luxury, comfortable camping loses what makes the experience worth the discomfort in the first place.…

May 17, 2017

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