Sep 7th, 2011 at 8:00AM: Labor Day marks the unofficial end of summer, and although the season will linger for a few more weeks, it is time to start looking ahead to the fall. Autumn brings crisp air, cooler temperatures, and shorter days, and along with it comes a rainbow of colors splashed across the trees. It is a perfect time to visit one of America's national parks, as thinning crowds bring solitude and silence to ...Click on a label to read posts from that part of the world.
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Five national parks to visit in the fall
Sep 7th, 2011 at 8:00AM: Labor Day marks the unofficial end of summer, and although the season will linger for a few more weeks, it is time to start looking ahead to the fall. Autumn brings crisp air, cooler temperatures, and shorter days, and along with it comes a rainbow of colors splashed across the trees. It is a perfect time to visit one of America's national parks, as thinning crowds bring solitude and silence to ...Photo of the day: VW road trip
Aug 31st, 2011 at 5:00PM:
Who doesn't want to roll around England's countryside in a VW van, stopping to read and set up camp between lush rolling hills? Sometimes the idea of living by way of van, by way of the road, seems too far-fetched to travel-loving dreamers out there. I'm here to tell you... it is not far-fetched! Buy a van! Move into it! Drive! Explore! Use exclamation marks as often as possible; it will show ...Packing for a Camping Safari: What's in My Bag?
Aug 23rd, 2011 at 2:00PM: 600 dollars for vaccinations, that's what I spent in preparation for an upcoming trip to Tanzania. A pile. Still, it's better than the alternative: getting a near fatal or certainly trip ruining illness. Now that the sticker shock has eased and I've got full use of my arm again, I've turned to gathering my belongings for an upcoming safari trip.
Here's a round up of what's in my bag.
A ...Video of the Day: Pan to the head
Jul 18th, 2011 at 6:30PM:
This video is baffling. It's a group of Brits on a camping trip, yet it appears as if they have just set up camp in someone's backyard (isn't that a house behind the fence?). Why is that guy hitting the other guy in the head with a pan? What's the deal with that second fence made of fabric? We might have more questions than answers, but summer is for camping trips and camping trips are for ...
Summer campsites available in Yellowstone
Jul 17th, 2011 at 8:00AM: Visitors to Yellowstone National Park this summer have an unexpected option when it comes to choosing where to stay. Typically this time of year the park's campsites are booked solid and impossible to get into without a reservation made months in advance. But unusually heavy spring snows has led to a high number of cancellations and a low level of occupancy, meaning there are plenty of campsites ...Gadling gear review: Brooks-Range Alpini 30 sleeping bag
Jul 11th, 2011 at 8:00AM: Summer camping is one of the best ways to enjoy the warmer weather that comes along with that season. The days are long, allowing for plenty of time to take in your favorite outdoor activities, and the nights are cool, but comfortable, making it the perfect time to sleep outside. As usual with any camping trip however, the gear you use plays an important role in how much you enjoy the experience, ...Yellowstone to host "summer camp for grown-ups" in September
Jul 5th, 2011 at 8:00AM:
Autumn is always a special time in Yellowstone National Park as the trees begin to display their brilliant fall colors before they shed their leaves altogether. The cooler temperatures put the wildlife on the move once again and the crisp air makes it a perfect time to explore the mountain trails. It doesn't hurt that the crowds drop off dramatically as well, providing a true sense of solitude ...Vote for America's favorite park!
Jul 3rd, 2011 at 8:00AM: Earlier this week, the National Parks Foundation, in conjunction with Coca-Cola, launched the second annual "America Is Your Park" campaign, during which American's are encouraged to vote for their favorite local, state, or national park. The campaign will run through September 6th, with the park receiving the most votes winning a $100,00 grant to help restore and enhance recreation areas for ...New luxury safari camp opens on the Serengeti
Jun 30th, 2011 at 8:00AM: African travel company Nomad Tanzania opened a new safari camp earlier this week, offering travelers a unique experience in a small group, luxury setting. The camp, which is located in a remote region of the northern Serengeti, sits not far from the border between Kenya and Tanzania, offering visitors spectacular views of the Mara River and the wildlife that inhabits the endless African plains.
...Gadling gear review: Eureka Apex 2XT tent
Jun 28th, 2011 at 8:00AM: The summer camping trip has become a tradition for many outdoor enthusiasts, who use the long days and warm nights as an excuse to escape the stressful trappings of modern life, even if just for a little while. As is typical with most outdoor pursuits, the gear that is used can mean the difference between a great experience and a horrible one. This is especially true when it comes to camping, ...Gear suggestions for holiday weekend trips outdoors
Jun 27th, 2011 at 11:30AM: Summer is in full-swing and with the Independence Day weekend right around the corner, people are planningfor trips to the great outdoors. From hiking to camping, getting into nature is a great way to enjoy the holiday and unplug from your everyday life. However, if you're going to do it right, you need to have the proper gear. Last year, we set you up with the ultimate camping gear guide. All of ...Today is National Get Outdoors Day!
Jun 11th, 2011 at 8:00AM: Hot on the heels of National Trails Day last weekend, now comes National Get Outdoors Day, an annual event that encourages all of us to get off the couch and go outside. To celebrate the occasion, there are a number of activities taking place across the country today, all with the intention of promoting a healthier lifestyle and an appreciation for great outdoors.
The official website for the ...REI Adventures offers great national park summer escapes
May 31st, 2011 at 8:00AM: Now that Memorial Day has come and gone, and the summer travel season is officially upon us, many travelers will be planning their annual escapes. For more than a few, that will mean a summertime visit to one of America's national parks, which continue to be favorite destinations amongst travelers everywhere.
With this in mind, REI Adventures, the travel arm of the popular gear stores, has put ...Travel Read: The East Highland Way hiking guide
May 24th, 2011 at 1:00PM:
Last year for my annual "Oh crap another birthday I need to prove my youth" long-distance hiking adventure, I chose Scotland's East Highland Way. It runs 78 miles from Ft. William through some beautiful countryside to Aviemore. The route had just been created by hiker Kevin Langan, and was so new there wasn't a guidebook. Kevin was kind enough to send me maps and a summary preprint of his book ...Bonnaroo 2011: why you should go
May 21st, 2011 at 11:00AM:
Bonnaroo 2011 is bound to be fun. I say this with confidence because I packed a car (and a cooler) and pitched my(embarrassingly huge, but purchased as a gift by my mother) tent at Bonnaroo last year. I had scored some V.I.P. passes to the festival last minute and decided, without much hesitation, that it was about time I experienced a camping music festival for myself. As soon as I rolled into ...Gadling gear review: SteriPEN Sidewinder
May 17th, 2011 at 8:00AM: SteriPEN is a company that has built its reputation on providing products that ensure hikers, backpackers, and travelers safe drinking water no matter where they go. Their products, including the SteriPEN Traveler, which we reviewed here, use ultraviolet (UV) light to kill off 99.9% of all bacteria, viruses, protozoa, and other harmful elements that can find their way into our water. But most of ...National Geographic reveals spring/summer gear of the year
May 1st, 2011 at 8:00AM: In what has become an annual rite of spring, National Geographic Adventure has released their list of picks for their Gear of the Year for the 2011 spring/summer seasons. The list arrives just ahead of the warmer months, when outdoor enthusiasts are looking for durable, dependable, yet lightweight, gear to accompany them on their summertime adventures.
The Gear of the Year list is a diverse ...Reminder: National Parks Week begins today
Apr 16th, 2011 at 8:30AM:
Despite the fact that it was nearly shut down by the budget crisis, National Parks Week kicks off today and will run through next Sunday, April 24th. In celebration, many parks in the system will host great events all week long, and all admission fees will be waived to the parks, and dozens of national monuments as well. To find a fee-free destination near you, click here.
Some of the ...New apps available for National Park Week and beyond
Apr 13th, 2011 at 1:00PM:
We have been talking about National Park Week here at Gadling recently, offering information about free admission during the week, Nat Geo bringing national park maps to iPhone and iPad and even a story about a photographer who visited all the parks and lived to tell about it. Today, we have a couple other apps for you to add to your collection.
Chimani, LLC announced today that all iPhone ...SkyMall Monday: Reel Marshmallow Roaster
Apr 11th, 2011 at 1:00PM: Despite the fact that spring is off to a chilly start here in the Northeast, we've begun to plan some camping trips for the upcoming summer. If you want to book the best campsites, you have to reserve early. As such, we've started taking a look at our camping gear over here at SkyMall Monday headquarters to make sure that everything survived the winter. On any camping trip, you want to have the ...
