Around the Campfire
Honest stories, community notes, and the slower, less practical side of camping — the stuff worth talking about once the tent is up.
Johnson’s Shut-Ins State Park Flood Recovery: What’s Open Right Now
Johnson’s Shut-Ins State Park in Missouri closed its campground after a record-breaking flood event this summer — officials called it the highest water flow in the park’s history….
Green River Lake State Park Is Reopening After Flood Damage — Here’s What’s Available
Green River Lake State Park in Kentucky is beginning a phased reopening after last year’s historic flooding left much of the campground underwater and knocked out its entire…
Trap Pond State Park Is Getting a Splash Zone — Here’s What to Know
Delaware’s Division of Parks and Recreation has broken ground on a new splash zone at Trap Pond State Park, one of our favorite budget-friendly picks in the state….
The Comfort-First Guide to Solo Camping for Women
More women are camping solo than ever — choosing it for the independence and freedom it gives them to make every decision themselves. A lot of them are…
Best Sleep-Comfort Camping Gear for Women
Here’s an open secret about camping gear reviews: most of them are written by men, tested by men, and scored on categories men prioritize — weight, packability, technical…