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national7 hours ago•2 min saved

Bold Wolf Prompts Campground Closures at Isle Royale National Park

Isle Royale National Park is closing sections of the Three Mile Campground through July 31 and expanding hazing, noise deterrents, and stricter food-storage rules at nearby campgrounds after a bold wolf began sniffing tents, dragging backpacks, and entering tents, signaling habituation to humans. Duncan Narrows campground was closed earlier this week due to rising human-wildlife interactions. There are about 37 wolves on the island this winter—the most since the 1970s—while the moose population has declined.

via MPR News|

#camping #food-storage #isle-royale

business13 days ago•15 min saved

REI Fourth of July Sale: Big Deals on Coolers, Jackets, and Bikes

WIRED’s shopping roundup covers the REI 4th of July Sale with standout savings across outdoor gear—from the rugged Yeti Tundra Haul cooler and Rainier jackets to discounted packs, tents, ebikes, water filters, and camping accessories—highlighting picks like the REI 650 Down Jacket for about $70, Marmot Halo tent, Coleman stoves, and a range of base layers and headlamps for outdoor adventures.

via WIRED|

#business #camping #deals

business15 days ago•398 min saved

Prime Day Camping Deals: Deep Discounts on Tents, Lights and Gear

NBC Select reports that during Prime Day's halfway point, camping gear remains deeply discounted, with LifeStraw Go bottles, BioLite Range 500 headlamps, UNP 4-person tents, Camp Chef Everest 2X stoves, Marmot Crane Creek tents, and Gerber Dime multitools on sale, plus markdowns on power stations and other camping essentials—many at their lowest prices in months.

via NBC News|

#business #camping #camping-gear

travel1 month ago•3 min saved

Bluewater Lake State Park: A Southwest Oasis for Camping, Hiking, and Tiger Muskies

Bluewater Lake State Park in New Mexico sits roughly 100 miles from Albuquerque and 230 miles from Flagstaff, offering 149 campsites (electrical and non-electric), water, restrooms, and showers, plus options for primitive camping. Visitors can camp, hike two trails (Bluewater Lake Creek Hike with steep inclines and Bluewater Dam Trail, easy), bird watch for species like hummingbirds and egrets, and enjoy water activities such as kayaking, boating, swimming, and paddleboarding. The lake is notable for rare tiger muskies, hybrids introduced to control invasives, along with other species including cutthroat and rainbow trout, catfish, walleye, bass, and more. A New Mexico fishing license is required. The park makes for a strong road-trip stop between Albuquerque and Flagstaff.

via islands.com|

#birding #bluewater-lake-state-park #camping

outdoors1 month ago•31 min saved

Rediscovered Waterfall Triggers a Half-Century Memory Lane in Santa Barbara’s San Rafael Wilderness

Dan McCaslin takes a spring ramble along Manzana Creek in the San Rafael Wilderness, revisiting Davy Brown Camp and hiking to Lost Valley Camp via Nira Trailhead, where he uncovers a mini-waterfall he hadn’t noticed in about 50 years. The hike blends dirt camping memories, fire regulations, and seasonal water conditions with practical driving directions and reflections on the area’s history and natural beauty.

via Noozhawk|

#camping #hiking #manzana-creek

technology1 month ago•11 min saved

14 Fresh Gear Picks to Elevate Your Summer Outdoors

WIRED highlights 14 new outdoor tools—from accessible three‑person tents and portable stoves to a high‑lumen flashlight and a compact collapsible cooler—designed to simplify summer adventures and reduce friction on backcountry trips and beach outings.

via WIRED|

#backpacks #camping #gear-guide

technology1 month ago•2 min saved

VW ID.Buzz 2027: Camping-Focused Tourer 4Motion Leads New Trim and Tech Upgrades

Volkswagen confirms the ID.Buzz will return for 2027 with two trims: Tourer 4Motion (camping-oriented, based on the European Good Night Package) featuring a fold-out mattress, blinds, ventilation panels, stowable table and chairs, plus Overnight Mode; Pro S 4Motion adds a retractable tow hitch, captain’s chairs, electrochromic roof glass and 20-inch wheels. Other updates include one-pedal driving, refreshed ID.S 6 software with a faster navigation and easier settings, a free one-year In-Vehicle Premium trial, a native NACS charging port, and simplified two-tone paint options. VW did not yet announce price or range changes.

via Engadget|

#camping #electric-vehicles #idbuzz

health3 months ago•15 min saved

Camping Could Reset Your Sleep Clock and Boost Rest

A BBC Health piece reports that a weekend of camping can shift the circadian clock about two hours earlier by immersing people in natural daylight and reducing artificial light, helping align sleep with the day-night cycle and potentially lowering risks linked to late bedtimes. Based on Kenneth Wright’s research and campers’ experiences, the article notes outdoor sounds can aid sleep and offers tips for first-time campers to improve comfort while adapting to nature.

via BBC|

#artificial-light #camping #circadian-rhythm

outdoors3 months ago•3 min saved

Yeti's Trailhead Field Chair Dials Down Weight and Price

Yeti unveils the Trailhead Field Chair, a lighter (about 9.3 lb vs 13.3 lb), cheaper ($225 vs $300) version of its Trailhead Camp Chair that drops armrests, uses Twilite fabric, and supports up to 350 lb; it folds to 37 inches, comes in black or tan with a carry bag, lacks a cup holder (but a $20 add-on is available).

via Gear Patrol|

#camp-chair #camping #outdoors

technology6 months ago•6 min saved

5 Surprising Ways to Repurpose Old Power Banks

Old power banks can still be useful for various practical purposes such as powering portable speakers, emergency lights, camping gear, or even jump-starting cars, provided they are still in good condition. They should be safely disposed of if damaged or swollen, but otherwise can be repurposed or even rebuilt for extended use.

via bgr.com|

#camping #diy #emergency-use

health10 months ago•1 min saved

New Mexico Reports First Human Plague Case of the Year

A man in New Mexico contracted the bubonic plague after camping near Santa Fe National Forest, marking the first human case in the state this year, likely transmitted via flea bite from infected rodents; similar cases have occurred in California.

via Outdoors with Bear Grylls|

#bubonic-plague #camping #flea-bite

disaster1 year ago•3 min saved

Camp Mystic Flooding: Delays, Tragedy, and Heartfelt Messages

The camp leader at Camp Mystic in Texas delayed evacuating despite a severe flood warning, leading to fatalities among children and counselors during the Hill Country floods. The leader received the warning at 1:14 am but only began evacuating at 2:30 am, after conferring with family. The incident highlights communication issues and delayed responses amid a chaotic emergency, with ongoing investigations into the response efforts and search for missing persons.

via The Guardian|

#camping #disaster #evacuation

local1 year ago•0 min saved

Texas Flood Victims Reunited with Lost Belongings and Cherished Memories

Campers at Camp Mystic in Texas lost their beloved stuffed animals, which are important to their comfort, and one group is seeking to replace them.

via The Washington Post|

#camp-mystic #camping #children

disaster1 year ago•4 min saved

Climate Change Amplifies Flood Risks in Texas and Beyond

A severe storm in central Texas caused catastrophic flooding, resulting in over 100 deaths, extensive property damage, and highlighting the impact of climate change and drought conditions that worsened the flood's severity. The event was exacerbated by delayed warnings, night-time flooding, and the area's vulnerability, including flood-prone camps along the Guadalupe River.

via CNN|

#camping #climate-change #disaster

disaster1 year ago•2 min saved

Severe Flooding in Texas Causes Loss of Life and Displaces Summer Camps

Children’s camps in Texas, specifically Camp Mystic and Camp La Junta, were located in flood-prone areas along the Guadalupe River, which experienced a 1-in-100-year flood event on July 4th, leading to significant damage and missing persons. The increasing frequency of such extreme weather events is linked to climate change, and many camps are situated in zones known to flood, raising concerns about safety and preparedness.

via CNN|

#camping #climate-change #disaster