Builders, family-oriented, the mascot for Oregon State University and the national animal of Canada, this commercial from the Great White North tells no likes – “The beaver is a truly proud and noble animal!” Of course, too much of a good thing can be its own bad thing, and beavers aren’t immune from that. Sure, they’re cute when mucking about in the water and it can be incredible to watch them instructively create their massive…
This is a very common question that many people ask, and if you haven’t thought about it twice, you might want to consider, because it is, nonetheless, an intriguing question. But, if you have been studying the movements of deer for quite a while now and have still been unable to figure out exactly where they go and what they do throughout the course of the day, this article might help you find the answer…
Have you ever wondered how to identify the sex of a male or a female reindeer? It’s an interesting science tidbit that can help you figure out whether you are looking at a male or a female reindeer. Reindeer and caribou are both the same animals, so let’s get that out of the way first. For instance, in Europe, they are known as reindeer, but in North America, people refer to them as caribou. If…
One of the primary reasons I branched out from my Big Green Green and picked up this 28″ Blackstone Griddles is because I was looking for something that was easily transportable for camping. In doing this, nobody wants to haul an extra 20 lb tank with them if you have two 30 lb tanks strapped to the front of your camper ready to go. To solve this issue I recommend simply picking up a few…
When you go camping on a regular basis, one of the decisions that you have to make is the type of lighting you’ll need when you find yourself inside of that tent. Let’s face it; no matter how much time you spend outside hiking or sitting in front of a warm fire, you’ll still be spending at least part of your time inside the tent. When you do, you need to make sure that it…
If you enjoy the great outdoors, there’s nothing better than camping. The problem is that some people find themselves in a situation where the only place they seem to be able to camp safely and pitch a tent is in an RV park. But can you do it and should you bother? Pitching a Tent in an RV Spot If you are in a situation where you need to use an RV spot to pitch…
Everyone loves puppies and because of this, there’s a good chance that you are going to want to take your puppy along with you just about everywhere you go. While you can’t exactly take the puppy down to the store or to work with you, there are some activities that seem perfectly puppy-friendly, such as camping. You might not realize it but it actually takes quite a bit of preparation to make sure that your…
There are many, many different aspects of camping that people tend to love and appreciate. From meeting new like-minded people on the same campgrounds you are staying on, to simply being closer to nature than you can get in any city, there is a lot to love about camping. The one thing that many people do not enjoy, however, is keeping their camping gear in the best condition possible. Out of all the different types…
People often use the words bonfire and campfire interchangeably, but are they actually the same thing? While they have similarities, they serve different purposes, and the biggest difference is their size. Campfires are small, controlled fires designed to provide warmth and heat for cooking on a campout, while a bonfire is a large fire built for a wider range of purposes. Read on to learn all about the differences between them. What Is a Campfire?…
Sleeping bag liners are popular items to make sleeping bags warmer in colder weather. People often question whether or not they are effective. The answer is that they can be effective but it depends on a variety of factors. Sleeping Bag Liner Materials Different sleeping bag material liners will have different levels of increasing the warmth of the sleeping bag. There are pros and cons to each type of liner. Take a look at the…
