Activities
5 Cozy Fall Foliage Road Trips Across the US
We're covering what exactly triggers fall foliage and how we've used that data to identify the 5 best fall foliage…
4 Epic Stargazing Road Trip Ideas Made for Campers
Pack your bags and prepare for a star-filled journey that’ll take you to remote mountain peaks, red rock deserts, and…
Synchronous Fireflies: Your Guide to the Great Smokies’ Annual Light Show in 2025
Up and down the Eastern US, fireflies (or lightning bugs) are an essential part of summer nights, twinkling against the…
Morel Mushroom Hunting Season: The 2025 Camping Guide
Spring is springing. And we all know what that means—the 2025 morel mushroom season is underway. To increase your chances…
How to Roast the Perfect Marshmallow, According to 600+ Campers Like You
We surveyed 600+ campers to rank the very best roasting techniques ranked (#4 will shock you!). Plus, find out what…
Yosemite Firefall 2025: Your Guide to Horsetail Fall’s Natural Phenomenon
If you think Yosemite National Park might make for a lackluster experience in winter—think again. From mid- to late February,…
Hipcamp’s 2025 Stargazing Guide and Astronomical Calendar
Planet sightings, supermoons, eclipses, and meteor showers—stargazing is one of the best parts of spending time outside on an overnight…
Why I’m Choosing to Take More Solo Camping Staycations This Year
Time and money—two resources that always seem in short supply. Even still, one of my goals for the New Year…
10 Reasons to Take a New Year’s Eve Camping Trip
There’s no doubt that New Year's Eve can be one of the most fun nights of the year, but it…
Pick Your Own Pine at These Northern California Christmas Tree Farms
The holiday season has arrived in Northern California—the air is crisp, stores are stocking candy canes and eggnog, and the…