Thru-Hiking Journal

That Make Me Feel Safer Getting into camping can be intimidating, especially as someone who has been made to feel unsafe in the outdoors. The reality of the situation is: more densely-populated areas are inherently less safe for women and other marginalized communities than outdoor spaces. However, it can feel really scary to expose yourself to a new activity where there are more perceived threats in a more isolated setting, especially if you are alone. I don't always camp by

This step-by-step guide shows even the most Type B traveler how to find free campsites on their road trips.

Timed entry permits for some U.S. national parks have changed in 2026 from previous years. Read how to get the permits you need for your national park vacation this year.