A growing body of evidence says what anyone who regularly spends time communing with the environment knows: It’s good for you. Heading into the woods, mountains, or even your local park for just two hours a week improves your health and well-being. We think everyone should spend as much time in nature as possible. However, … Continued
In 2021, almost 57 million people in the US headed out for a camping trip. You and every other US citizen technically own public lands, but can you camp anywhere on public land? The simple answer is “no.” Here’s what you need to know about camping on federal lands. Can You Camp Anywhere on Public … Continued
With summer comes longer days and the growing urge to pack your gear and head out into the wilderness to commune with nature. If only 48 million other people weren’t having the same thoughts! If your ideas of summer camping don’t mesh with sharing nature with the crowds and straining to hear birdsongs over the … Continued
More than 40 million people participate in camping activities each year. The number of households that own an RV hit 11.2 million in 2021, with over a million people living a full-time road life. Getting out into America’s wild places offers solitude, peace, and physical and mental health benefits. Whether you’re tent camping, car camping, … Continued
What do you envision when you hear “tiny homes”? Cramped spaces? Inadequate storage? But living in a tiny home doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice comfort or aesthetics. Fun Fact: Living off-grid saves you big bucks, and these cost savings free you to build the kind of home you want. There are many reasons to … Continued
Living the nomad life is easier when you have the right van life accessories! Whether you’re a weekend warrior or full-time road guru, there are plenty of gadgets and equipment that simplify life on the road and make you a much happier camper. The amount of available gear is impressive since van living exploded in … Continued
It takes an adventurous spirit and a willingness to walk away from societal norms . . . But van life offers a free and breezy lifestyle for those who take the leap! More and more people don’t want to be confined to one zip code, working a traditional 9-to-5 job, and living in a sticks-and-bricks … Continued
In the last few years, tiny homes have taken the world by storm. Then COVID boosted their popularity even further as we daydreamed of escaping our lockdown confinements and getting outdoors! Ultimately, minimizing has been a hot trend for a good while. So trendy, in fact, that we have several reality shows about getting back … Continued