Outdoor Living

Video: Hybrid Living In The Woods

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John Coffers spit of a cabin in upstate New York may look primitive, but a quick glance around the property will reveal modern elements—and maybe inspire more backwoods living. MORE >

Pine Needles Are Trending

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Pining for new flavors to try in 2012? You may soon be seeing green on your plate — evergreen, that is. MORE >

Giving To Those In Need: The Great Lakes Mitten Campaign

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Have warm mittens laying around that you’re no longer using? Donate them to a good cause. MORE >

Review: Snowpeak’s SnowMiner Headlamp/Lantern Combo

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Lighting up both tent and trail with one source – can this headlamp do both, and do them well?  MORE >

Nature-Based Playgrounds: A Very Good Idea

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Encourage your kids to climb trees and get dirty at two new Minnesota playgrounds that get back to nature.   MORE >

Outdoor Advenure Expo Coming This Weekend

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This weekend, Midwest Mountaineering is hosting the 53rd Outdoor Adventure Expo. MORE >

Winterer’s Gathering X & Arctic Film Festival

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North House Folk School in Grand Marais, Minnesota, hosts the annual gathering that celebrates the crafts, traditional customs, stories and history of life in the north. MORE >

Winter Camping Symposium ’11: Part Two

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Where else can you join an arctic expedition, dine on gourmet camp food, and rawk out to bluegrass? MORE >

The El Grande 5 Travel Bench

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No more fighting over who gets the camp chair. MORE >

We’re Off to Winter Camping Symposium ’11

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Winter hasn’t officially begun yet, but to us… this weekend marks the kickoff. MORE >