The gear that makes our family actually want to go camping ...

There’s been a noticeable shift in recent years, with more families swapping holidays at the resort for long weekends on the trail. And honestly? It’s great to see! Taking the kids into the ...

For 4-person camping, the MSR Habitude 4 offers the best balance of durability and standing room. For larger families, the Big Agnes Spicer Peak 6 provides maximum space with double vestibules. Budget ...

I awoke to the sound of youthful chatter. As was later noted, Matthew had set his watch alarm for 5:37 a.m. (for reasons only a 10-year-old can understand), ushering in a twilight awakening on the ...

Last month, a family of eight completed a thru-hike of the Appalachian Trail. As far as we can tell, they’re the biggest family group to walk the full 2,190 miles. Although it may seem intimidating to ...

Backpacking tends to be associated with young people with few responsibilities. But more and more parents have been opting to take their children off on extended trips around the world in the past few ...

Don't forget to stock up on the best camping gear before you go. Those eager to try tiny living in a natural setting should ...

I hated everything about the outdoors as a kid. Bugs. Dirt. Poison Ivy. No showers. No WiFi. Did I already mention the bugs? When I was young, family camping was at the very bottom of my family ...

Camping is perhaps the ultimate form of socially distant travel and recreation. It’s literally an escape from civilization, which is precisely how COVID-19 spreads. If there’s one silver lining to the ...