The Journal
Destinations to consider, gear we actually trust, checklists worth saving, and a few honest sounds and stories from the community.
How to Keep Food Cold and Safe While Camping
This post contains affiliate links. If you buy through them, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. Full disclosure here. A cooler that cannot hold temperature turns real food into a genuine risk by day two, and a campsite with unsecured food is an invitation for exactly the wildlife visit nobody […]
How to Choose a Sleeping Bag for Comfort Camping
This post contains affiliate links. If you buy through them, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. Full disclosure here. A sleeping bag is the one piece of gear where the wrong choice actually ruins a trip. Too warm and you are unzipping it at 2am; too cold and you are […]
How to Pick a Camping Cot: Comparing 3 Coleman Options
This post contains affiliate links. If you buy through them, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. Full disclosure here. Sleeping on the ground is not required to go camping, and a genuinely good cot changes how well you actually sleep at a campsite. These three Coleman options solve three different […]
Camping Is Booming — Here’s the Data Behind It
Camping is not a niche hobby anymore, and the numbers back that up. Multiple market research reports published this week put real figures behind what a lot of us have felt anecdotally: more people are camping, and they are spending more to do it comfortably. The Actual Numbers The global camping equipment market was valued […]
Wyoming Is Adding a New Safety Requirement for RVs on Teton Pass
If an RV trip has you crossing Teton Pass this fall, there is a new step to plan around. Wyoming is rolling out a mandatory self-certification program for large vehicles on one of its most demanding mountain routes. What’s Actually Changing The Wyoming Department of Transportation’s WY22 SAFE PASS program officially launches October 1, 2026. […]
12 Ways to Actually Relax in Nature
Camping is supposed to be relaxing, but it’s easy to spend the whole trip busy with setup, cooking, and logistics. Here’s how to actually slow down once the tent’s up. 1. Leave Your Phone in the Tent on Purpose Not off — just out of reach for a few hours. The urge to check it […]
4 No-Cook Meals to Pack for Your Next Camping Trip
This post contains affiliate links. If you buy through them, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. Full disclosure here. Not every camping meal needs a stove or a fire. Arrival day, a scorching afternoon, or just a night you don’t feel like cooking — these four meals need nothing but […]
Yellowstone and Grand Teton’s Fall Shutdown Is Already Underway
If you’ve got a fall trip to Yellowstone or Grand Teton on the calendar, the shutdown has already started — Bridge Bay Campground closed September 13, and more closures are stacking up through October. Yellowstone’s Closing Schedule Yellowstone stays open year-round, but its services don’t. Bridge Bay Campground closed September 13, Canyon Campground closes September […]
Starved Rock: The Midwest Canyon Getaway 90 Minutes From Chicago
This post contains affiliate links. If you book or buy through them, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. Full disclosure here. Ninety minutes from Chicago, Starved Rock State Park packs in 18 sandstone canyons, waterfalls, and some of the best glamping in the Midwest — close enough for a weekend, […]