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Camping

Honey Island earned its name because of the honeybees once seen on a nearby island.

The Most Unique Camping Spots Across the U.S.

Pitch your tent off the beaten path.

Holyn Thigpen September 10, 2026

Phelps, Wisconsin

The Living History Museum of Camping

America’s first living history museum of camping — a decade-by-decade museum of vintage campers, luxury tents, and Northwoods vacation history that guests can actually sleep in.

A beautiful, starry night sky.

Marlinton, West Virginia

Watoga State Park

Under some of the darkest skies east of the Mississippi, this park invites you to look up into the Milky Way.

Sponsored By West Virginia Department of Tourism

Keetmanshoop, Namibia

Canyon Farm Yard

A family-run camping spot in the Namibian desert.

Waialua, Hawaii

YMCA Camp Erdman

This iconic location, shrouded in mystery and nostalgia and still an active YMCA camp, was the setting for the Dharma Barracks in the hit TV series 'Lost.'

Sønderborg, Denmark

'Støvlen' ('The Boot')

This colossal hiking boot, once built for a scout jamboree, serves as an observation tower and barbecue area.

Alamillo, New Mexico

San Lorenzo Slot Canyon

One of the few slot canyons in New Mexico, this area is fantastic for hiking, camping, and stargazing.

Both Krishna and Shiva are sometimes depicted wielding a rope tied in a pasha knot, which is associated with binding souls—and the occasional demon or evil spirit.

How to Tie Knots That Have Tales to Tell

Humans figured out long ago how to turn a length of rope or cord into something both functional and symbolic.

John Bucher July 10, 2024

For more than half a century, the traveling International Astronomical Youth Camp has offered a gateway to careers in astronomy—and to lifelong friendships.

Up at Noon, Out All Night: This Summer Camp Is for Serious Stargazers

For more than half a century, the International Astronomical Youth Camp has attracted aspiring astronomers from around the world.

Hannah Seo July 5, 2024

The prepared hiker plans for no cell signal—and packs a paper map.

How to Survive Without a Cell Phone Signal

No bars, no problem! Here's how to venture phone-free into the Great Outdoors with confidence.

Karuna Eberl July 3, 2024

When taking care of business in the woods, you can have it all: respecting the environment and other humans in the area, and being reasonably clean and comfortable.

How to Poop in the Woods

Be #1 at going #2 when nature calls in nature.

Ashley Stimpson July 2, 2024

Dehydrate and vacuum seal your favorite dishes for home-cooked meals in the backcountry.

Whipping Up Pad Thai (and More) in the Wilderness

Dehydrating tasty food at home is easier than you think.

Roxanne Hoorn July 1, 2024

Sharing tales over a campfire is one of the oldest forms of entertainment for our species.

How to Tell a Great Campfire Story

We asked professional storytellers how to master this ancient form of entertainment.

Karuna Eberl June 27, 2024

Experimenting with different resist-dyeing techniques, which prevent dye from contact with areas of the fabric, can create unique patterns.

How to Dye Naturally With Onion Skins

Here's a new take on a summer camp arts and crafts classic: an onion peel tie-dye t-shirt.

Aaron Head June 26, 2024

How to Get In (or Out) of a Kayak or Canoe Without Embarrassing Yourself

Make a splash—in a good way—and impress friends with a smooth transition from land to lake.

Karuna Eberl June 24, 2024

Sharing nightly ghost stories and other scary tales was a tradition for generations of summer campers—until now.

The Tale of the Vanishing Summer Camp Ghost Story

To avoid traumatizing children, many camps are banning scary stories. But can a little fun with fear be a good thing?

Roxanne Hoorn June 21, 2024

Because many predators hunt at night, humans evolved to be particularly vigilant in low-light environments.

Why a Night in the Woods Can Scare Even Seasoned Campers

As the sun goes down when you're camping, every sound can seem like a threat. Blame evolution—and our phones.

Suzie Dundas June 18, 2024

The cast of 1980's <em>Friday the 13th</em>, including a not-yet-<em>Footloose</em> Kevin Bacon (second from right).

Why Are So Many Horror Movies Set at Summer Camp?

Isolation and a heady mix of hormones and fear provide the perfect setting for bloody revenge.

Gavia Baker-Whitelaw June 17, 2024