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The Secret Life of a Treehouse Builder
Ever wondered what goes into designing and building magical treehouses, like the famous Eagles Nest Treehouse at Salmon Creek Ranch in Bodega…
Why I Drag my Kids into the Woods
Our kids need trees. They need to smell damp pine needles, feel rough bark under wandering fingertips and be dizzy…
How I Conquered the California Coast & the Samuel H. Boardman Scenic Corridor Alone
Brookings, Oregon left me in awe thanks to its rocky cliffs, turquoise tides and redwood-ridden shores. Its main attraction is…
RS17: Celebrating Rural Abundance & Community at Blue Sky Center
Hipcamp has no shortage of hosts who have passion projects and meaningful intentions for their land. A common theme among…
Camping and Skiing: A Fourth of July Tradition
As you may have noticed, California got absolutely slammed with snow this winter. It’s an incredible thing when your basic…
Night Hiking the Desolation Wilderness
The most stressful part about any trip out of San Francisco in the summer is the actually getting out part.…
A Natural History of the Senses: May’s Outdoor Book of the Month Club + Giveaway
Diane Ackerman, the author behind this adventurous read, is a true sensuist. Her spirited, holistic, and emotive approach to the…
The Bare Necessities: 5 Places to shower for cheap while camping
Outdoor shower by Kelly Flournoy. For most, getting filthy while camping is a welcomed experience. When else in life can you…
Three Days in JTree
Calling all Weekend Warriors—fill up your Camelbacks, pack up your tents, and grab some trail mix because it’s time to…
5 Benefits of Making Art Outside
As an urban creative, having a perfect workspace feels like a personal triumph. My laptop is charging, wifi is at…