Camping Tips & Advice

In honor of the National Parks’ 105th birthday on August, 25th, we put together a round-up of our top 5 favorite National Park adventure apps. So even when you’re far from cell service, these apps will help guide your adventures through some of our most-loved outdoor spaces. REI Co-op National Parks Guide REI’s National Park Trail Guide app features guides to 63 parks, monuments, and recreation areas in the National Park System. Each guide covers everything from food and accommodations to activities and detailed trail data. Available on the Apple App Store and Google Play National Park Service App The National Park Service’s guide app provides park and trail maps as well as information on where to eat, sleep, and play. It also has real-time information around campground availability and road closures so you can plan your trip accordingly! Available on the Apple App Store and Google Play The Oh, Ranger! Park Finder The Oh, Ranger! Park...

If you are the adventurous type, there is no better way to spend your weekend than to go hiking. It is a huge plus for health reasons, and it's a beautiful experience. To make it even more exciting and memorable, how about bringing some company with you? You can count on your dog to be your loyal companion. You must have watched TV shows where people go to great lengths with their dogs and create these amazing new memories. Why don't you do the same? All you need to do is learn basic rules about hiking with dogs and prepare your pup for the journey. If you decide to do so, you won't have to worry about a thing. We've got it all covered. Hiking with your dog can be the experience you've been waiting for. So don't waste another minute and scroll down! Preparing For The Hike It might seem simple, but you can't just go hiking on any mountain or trail with your dog and expect everything to go according to plan. Hiking with dogs requires...

THE BASICS   Name: Nicole McLaughlin Residence: New York Occupation: Designer We teamed up with artist, designer, and upcycler Nicole McLaughlin to create a one-of-one outfit made from samples, unsellable returns, and damaged Rumpl products, and we're giving this set away on Rumpl.com. In addition to partnering with Nicole, we’re donating $10,000 to WeGotNext , a nonprofit that promotes diversity in the outdoors. We caught up with Nicole to learn more about her journey as an artist and what her ultimate goal is for creating these unique, one-of-one pieces. Who is Nicole McLaughlin? A cheesy popcorn lover. A wall climber. A nature observer. A designer focused on sustainability. Your focus has been on taking existing materials to create something new. How have your technical skills as a designer developed over the past couple years?   When I started on this journey, it was me and a hot glue gun. As time went on my skills improved. I ...