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Camping

6 Ways to Stay Safe at a National Forest Campground

Camping at a National Forest does not need to be overwhelming or scary. Just follow some basic safety advice and you can avoid danger and enjoy your trip.

Fall Camping in the Green Mountain National Forest

Guest Author Tara Schatz recollects a memorable weekend camping at the Grout Pond Recreation Area on Vermont's Green Mountain National Forest.

Taking Campfire Cooking to the Next Level: Pizza

Yes, you can cook pizza on a campfire. And it’s delicious and easy. Check out step by step instructions for this tasty dinner item.

Seven of our Favorite National Forest Campgrounds in New Mexico

After more than twenty years of crisscrossing this magnificent country, visiting 155 National Forests and 20 Grasslands, Fred and Suzi Dow have come to appreciate the diversity of recreational opportunities found in our public lands. Here they describe some of their favorite campgrounds in New Mexico.

Eight of Our Favorite National Forest Campgrounds in Arizona

Nine Tips to Enjoy the Night Sky on National Forests

Our National forests and Grasslands provide 193 million acres of prime stargazing. On your next nighttime visit, keep these tips in mind to maximize your view of the stars!

A Weekend Trip Back in Time on the Bitterroot

On a recent camping trip on our backyard public lands, the Bitterroot National Forest near Missoula, Montana, my family discovered more than a babbling creek, starry skies and the quiet of nature at our weekend campsite. We were also surprised to find relics of history that painted a picture of life on the forest years ago.

16 Camping Dos and Don’ts

A little forethought, planning and humor can go a long way towards making your experience an enjoyable one.

The 5 Best Campsites in Francis Marion National Forest

Within Francis Marion National Forest's boundaries there are over 40 miles of cycling trails, innumerable paddling and canoeing routes, lots of Spanish moss, and the Awendaw Passage. There are also plenty of campsites for a wilderness immersion experience. Read on for the five best campsites in Francis Marion National Forest. These offer a top-notch visitor experience, plus they're just damn fun places to camp.

Three Ways For the Entire Family to Have Fun Camping

Not every child takes instantly to the idea of camping. Here are some suggestions for making the family camping trip a little more appealing to everyone involved. Few activities can bring a family with children closer together than a camping trip. The cooperative effort, the time together experiencing the outdoors and new places, the shared laughter—all have the potential for lifetime-memory creators. These are the types of experiences parents want to give their children: great family times that grown kids can look back upon and cherish.