Perched on a lonely hilltop in a remote area of the Mojave Desert National Preserve sits something of an enigma. Some have surmised that it is a giant megaphone, gunsight, sentinel, or even a device used to communicate with aliens. Why is it always aliens? The Sentinel Enigma Others think that it may have been […]
Campground Status – Woolsey Fire Leo Carrillo State Park and Malibu Creek State Park have been closed until further notice due to the Woolsey Fire. The fire burned through the campgrounds and burned several structures. Also, Thornhill Broome and Sycamore Canyon campgrounds (in Point Mugu State Park) are closed due to the fire. If you […]
There are 8 Riverside County Parks Campgrounds scattered throughout the county’s 7,206 square miles. With the addition of Lake Skinner and Rancho Jurupa Park, we have campsite photos and information for 5 of them. Lake Skinner Recreation Area Located close to the town of Winchester, Lake Skinner Recreation Area is a beautiful and well-maintained county […]
Nasty destructive little bugs like to hitch rides in or on firewood because they can’t move very far on their own. Unfortunately, campers may unwittingly move these assassins into a healthy forest. If the forest is stressed or diseased, the beetles will wreak havoc. Our forests are under a continuous threat by insects and pests. Millions […]
If the fall is one of your favorite seasons to camp, then our Western Fall Camping Guide (Desert Edition) may help you find a campground to your liking. There are probably hundreds of great (desert) campgrounds to camp at this fall in the Western U.S. and we’ve profiled a few in this blog. Subsequent articles […]
The legend of Florida’s Moss Man has been around for some time and may even date back to the 1500s. Over the years indigenous tribes around the Crystal River area have passed down stories of seeing a large creature covered in moss with eyes that burn like fire. In most cases, the sightings have been […]
These four Helena area campgrounds will get you off the grid and out in the wild where you can enjoy some remote and beautiful areas of Montana. Cromwell Dixon campground is in the Helena National Forest and has spectacular views of the Rocky Mountains. It is located close to the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail. There are also […]
The Old Faithful Geyser Eruption Webcam is poised to capture the next eruption from Yellowstone National Park! The site usually tells you when the next eruption will occur and as we write this – that’s 2:01pm MT time (August 15, 2018). No worries if you miss this one as there will be plenty more. We […]
Yosemite Valley reopens August 14: Yosemite Valley, Wawona and Mariposa Grove in Yosemite National Park will reopen on Tuesday, August 14th. You will be able to access the Park via Highway 140 and 120. However, there will be no access between Wawona and Yosemite Village. Tioga Road and Big Oak Flat Road are already open. Expect […]
Camping is a one of a kind experience that everyone should experience at least once in their lifetime. But the wilderness can be rough, even treacherous, especially to those who come unprepared. In order to have a safe and memorable trip, it is really important that you keep these five camping safety tips in mind. […]
