Category: Camping

Though the Northeast’s forests are very productive and vegetation seems vigorous and plentiful, damage to plants due to backcountry recreation is a widespread and...

Arrive at your destination with time and energy to set up a good camp. If your intended destination is full, you can use the...

Camp organization and cleanliness take on heightened significance in bear country. The primary concern here is safety, both for the visitor and the bear....

Remote or pristine areas, often referred to as being “off-trail,” are typically seldom visited and show little sign of human use. The Northeast’s extensive...

Selecting a Leave No Trace fire site. At established sites, use existing fire rings. These help concentrate the impact associated with fires and keep...

In the next century, this Park could be preserved forever. It could remain a magnificent natural sanctuary within a day’s drive of 70 million...

It’s that time of year again- the birds are chirping, the flowers are blooming and the sun is beaming, hinting that summer is well...

The use of campfires in the backcountry was once a necessity and is now steeped in history and tradition. This tradition is so entrenched...

Setting out on an adventure doesn’t have to involve tents and camping in the wilderness. There are plenty of ways to make your way...

Canoe and hike in the perfect Adirondack autumn. Meet others who accept nature as their path to revitalization and renewal. Spend time with other...