Car camping requires preparation and planning. There are lots of pitfalls between you and a perfect getaway, but avoid these mistakes, and you're halfway there.

Car camping is the perfect way to dive into the great outdoors without needing a ton of gear or wilderness survival skills. It’s all about camping near or from your vehicle, giving you the freedom to ...

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I know you can’t go skiing, but I’ll admit that summer is pretty darn fun in the mountains. One of my favorite parts? Finding an epic camp spot up some winding Forest Service road and settling in the ...