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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.
mythology

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.
science

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.
maps

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.
hiking

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.
food

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

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

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
lakes

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.
science

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.
forests

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).
summer

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
Our ancestors may have mastered fire more than a million years ago, but not everyone inherited that know-how and it shows.
fires

How to Build a Campfire

(Without poisoning yourself or burning down the forest.)
Karuna Eberl June 17, 2024
List

The United States of Camping

From an Alabama canyon to a cave in Wyoming, 50 unique places to pitch your tent.
Michelle Cassidy May 28, 2024
A wall of sandstone with a small opening
Covington, Indiana

Portland Arch

One of Indiana's only natural sandstone arches is nestled between resort ruins and an old Boy Scouts camp.
Apatosaurus trackway
List

21 Unexpected Wonders in Colorado’s Vibrant Cities and Small Towns

Uncover hidden gems within Colorado’s charming cities and small towns–like Durango, Golden, Grand Junction, Last Chance, and more.
Naturita, Colorado

Camp V

Stay in a luxury cabin or refurbished Airstream in this former mining camp-turned-retreat.
Mali Mahalingam amid the dunes of Central Nambia.
camping

Accessible Independent Travel Is for All Ages and Abilities

See the world “any which way” you can, says a seasoned traveler in her 70s.
Gemma Tarlach August 24, 2023