Pack boating, essentially backpacking with a special type of canoe, called a pack boat, is a great way to explore backcountry destinations that can only be reached by water. Pack boats, which blend the characteristics of canoes and kayaks, are designed for paddling on flat water ponds and lakes, unlike inflatable pack rafts, which are
Images of flash flooding in Idaho this week look like pictures of a natural disaster. Heavy rains caused landslides that destroyed vehicles and covered the camping ground with debris. Local officials posted photos on Facebook this week, writing that the northeastern part of Boise County was “affected by flash flooding.” According to local news reports,
OutdoorHub Staff 07.20.26 Smoke in Michigan is changing summer plans. Michigan Department of Natural Resources says it will fully refund camping and lodging reservations that campers cancel due to wildfire smoke. Here is what happened. Forest fire smoke has spread across the state. The air quality has deteriorated in many areas. This has made spending
“You literally can’t even walk on it.” This is the line that spread like wildfire across the internet – apt How much of Utah is on fire right now?Partly due to cuts in federal funds-From President Donald J Trump Upon the signing of an executive order that reduced Utah’s Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante National
Isle Royale’s Three Mile and Duncan Narrows campgrounds remain closed until at least the end of the month as the park service tries to scare away wolves that have begun approaching visitors. listen to this articleHear A wolf carries a dry bag in Isle Royale National Park in a trail cam image shared by the
Published July 9, 2026 02:41 pm In early July a black bear attacked a campsite in Wyoming’s Bighorn National Forest, despite attempts by two campers and their four dogs to scare away the animal. Now, experts say the bear’s unusual behavior indicates it is becoming too comfortable with humans and could become a dangerous problem
support us! GearJunkie may earn a small commission from affiliate links in this article. learn more Travel trailers, with very few exceptions, are variations on a theme.. It is a box, usually made of wood and fiberglass, mounted on some type of wheeled frame with a tow hitch on the front. This works because they
Once upon a time, I attempted a van-life buildout of a used Sprinter van with my ex-girlfriend. We weren’t particularly useful (or highly motivated to learn), so it didn’t work out well for us, and we eventually gave up creating the kind of attractive, functional interiors that are now all over Instagram. This was 10