Sometimes, the middle of nowhere is the exact place you want to be, as folks who've been to the "Fishing Capital of Kentucky" ...

Max Chesnes is the Tampa Bay Times' environment and climate reporter, covering public lands, water quality, wildlife and everything in between. Reach him at [email protected] or follow him on ...

Solo backcountry camping can be both challenging and rewarding with the right life hacks. Efficient packing, easy meal prep, and smart campfire cooking tips make the adventure smoother. Simple tools ...

After weeks of public outcry and a protest in Homosassa, Florida, the Chassahowitzka River Campground is likely to remain open to the public. On Tuesday night, the Citrus County Board of County ...

ROCKY RIVER, Ohio -- City Council is considering a request from Police Chief George J. Lichman to adopt legislation prohibiting camping on public property and within rights-of-way, as well as sleeping ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. When you're heading out for a camping or backpacking trip, packing smart is important. Being outdoors can be an incredible experience, but it ...

The government says it’s hurricane damage. The campground managers aren’t so sure. Max Chesnes is the Tampa Bay Times' environment and climate reporter, covering public lands, water quality, wildlife ...

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 ...

Members of a Coastal Bend church are preparing for their annual camping trip to the Frio River, maintaining their plans despite the recent flooding tragedy in Central Texas. "Many of our children here ...

Several Texas State Parks have temporarily closed as park staff evaluate the damage caused by the catastrophic floods over the Fourth of July weekend. The deadly floods killed over 100 people, ...

NEW LONDON (WLUK) -- Summer is in full swing in Northeast Wisconsin, and the warm weather is leading many people to find ways to cool off. But after years of being known as party central, one ...

Louise Barton remembers the exact backpacking moment when her career path changed. “I’m a botanist by training. I started working for the Forest Service and we were in Yellowstone doing huge off-trail ...