Wildfire Safety - Don't Get Burned
Although forest fires haven't gotten worse in the last one hundred years (nothing has compared to the fire season of 1910) it has caught the minds and attention of the media and the nation. Despite the risk of getting caught in a wildfire is very slim, knowing what to do can make the difference between life, and death. Read more NOW! 
Backcountry Meal Planning 101
One of the common questions campers face is what to take with them to eat. Your requirements and needs on an overnight trip are going to be very different from someone going on a ten-day trek. The most important factors to consider are weight and bulk, taste, preparation time and requirements, trash generated, and nutritional value. Read more NOW!
Ode To A Trash Bag
There is a long list of items that people will tell you that you must have when you go into the outdoors. Whether you are camping, hiking, snow shoeing, climbing or mountaineering, there are some common pieces of gear that everyone should carry. Water, food, waterproof matches and a small flashlight are all important, but there is one piece of vital equipment that most people take for granted. This critical item is the humble plastic trash bag. In recognition of the important role the lowly trash bag plays in the outdoors, we submit for your entertainment ten suggestions on how you can use one on your next adventure... Read more NOW!
Giardia lamblia - Don't Get Beaver Fever
Over the last 25 years a trend has grown through the backcountry of the United States. Giardia lamblia, an amoeba like protozoa has been spreading into streams, rivers and lakes. Found in two forms, both as an active trophozoite and as a dormant cyst, Giardia is responsible for making tens of thousands of people sick each year in the United States... Read more NOW!
It's All Just Fuzzy Outdoorsmanship
If there is one thing that the outdoors is full of, it is advice. Although tricks like following the North Star or how to estimate how much daylight is left by using your hands really are true, there are others tidbits of distilled wisdom that will just get you in trouble. We submit for your entertainment, ten items of bad advice. Read about it NOW!
Getting Wild In The Wild
Camping can be a special time for a couple. Whether it is a first weekend away or a well-deserved break from the kids, camping can be a time for couples to discover each other, unwind, relax, and in the words of Austin Powers, "shag." Although there isn't a specific protocol for getting wild in the wild, we offer you ten tips to help prevent annoying nearby campers, or getting caught in a compromising position. Read about it NOW!
Fall Camping Pitfalls
There are many benefits to camping when the leaves change color, the crowds leave the park and the temperature starts to drop. Most insects have died off or have reduced their activity. Less people mean that perfect campsite is going to be easier to find. Crisp air, crystal clear skies and changing plant life offer new experiences and sights at your favorite park. However fall camping doesn't come without risks... Read about it NOW!
Your Children's First Camping Trip
In American culture it seems like it is a required right of passage. It is unwritten tribal law that a father must take his son camping at least once. Sadly many of us have been left scarred for life by our introduction to camping. We learn that dad can't do everything perfect, doesn't control the weather, and even a man as level headed as Bill Cosby can lose it when everything seems to go wrong. The old cliché that we grow up to be our parents seems to play out, despite our best efforts to do things differently as we pass the ancient skill of sleeping in a tent down from generation to generation. Read about it NOW!
Tragedy In Yellowstone
It should have been like any other summer afternoon. Eight co-workers on a day off take a social trail into the heart of the Lower Geyser Basin in Yellowstone National Park. Before the new day dawns one person will be dead and two more will be fighting for their lives in the worst thermal region accident in Yellowstone National Park's history. Read about it NOW!
Bites and Stings
They are coming - creeping, crawling, flying, swimming, nasty creatures out to bite or sting you. Whether it is the lowly horsefly or the deadly coral snake you should know what to do if you or someone in your party gets bitten. Find out about the five different types of bites and stings and how to treat them while in the great outdoors. Read about it NOW!
Finding The Perfect Campsite
Part of the adventure is getting there, but having a peaceful nights sleep makes the trip even better. When out in the backcountry setting up your campsite in the wrong place can have unfortunate consequences. Learn how to find the perfect campsite. Read about it NOW!
Leave No Trace Ethics
Our great outdoors are suffering from the strain of millions of visitors. As being green and lean becomes more fashionable, more people are entering the backcountry seeking more extreme adventure. Following leave no trace ethics assures that future generations can enjoy what we have today. Are you doing your part, or are you leaving a trail of destruction behind you? Read about it NOW!
Cramps
We've all had them, and they can bring you to your knees. Medical science can replace organs and obliterate killer disease, but we're not 100% sure what exactly causes cramps. Find out everything medical science does know about cramps and how to both prevent and treat them. Read about it NOW!
Car Clouting
It's a growing problem. Everyday vehicles are broken into by thieves preying on easy targets at trailheads and recreational area parking lots everywhere. Despite efforts by law enforcement officials it is a growing trend. What can a person do? Click here to find out. Read about it NOW!
Lost! Survival Guide
You have a sinking feeling as you walk through the woods. "I know this is the right way," you mumble aloud as you stare at the map and look at your compass. As the sun starts to go down it become very clear that despite the best preparations you are now lost. The decisions you make over the next twenty-four hours can make the difference between an easy rescue and an extended stay lost in backcountry. Read about it NOW!
Discussion On The Roadless Initiative
The Editorial Staff of OutdoorPlaces.Com sat with David Obelcz, our founder, for a question and answer session about the Roadless Initiative legislation that was signed by President Bill Clinton on Friday, January 5th. Read more NOW!
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