Category Archives: Camping

The Great Smoky Mountains

In my college years I hitch hiked (with a guy friend) to Ashville, NC. We met up in the “most obvious place” with two other people.  We found each other in mere seconds. My cohorts and I then proceeded to spend all of spring break  hiking the Great Smoky Mountains. Being  young, somewhat unprepared college [...]

The Outdoor Foundation, Coleman and KOA Release Special Report on Camping

According to a new study released today by The Outdoor Foundation, Coleman and Kampgrounds of America (KOA)- almost 40 million Americans participated in camping last year; which equates to over 14% of Americans over the age of 6. These findings are part of an extended 54-page Special Report on camping based on an online survey [...]