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How to Go Camping Without a Car: NYC Edition
Live in NYC without a car? Camping is still possible. Bikes! Trains! Buses! Feet! All of these car-free options are…
Essentials for Camping with Your Dog: A Pet-Friendly Camping Checklist
The harmonious chirps of songbirds fill the morning air as the sun shines into your tent. It’s all idyllic except…
Top 10 Hiking Tips for Beginners
Hiking is not just a form of exercise—it's a way to get to know yourself and to discover nature in…
Bear Safety: Hosting and Camping Responsibly in Bear Country
Let's work together to keep wildlife wild, and our communities healthy and safe. Not all Hipcamps are in bear country,…
10 Tips To Save Money This Summer
We can all get caught up in the world of new gadgets and big fancy holidays at Christmas, but for…
7 Tips to Make Your First RV Trip Go Smoothly
As an avid camper, I’ve pitched my tent at tons of Hipcamps, state parks, national parks, and backcountry campsites—but until…
How to Pack a Cooler for Camping
When you’re camping, nothing is worse than opening your cooler to find a soupy mess of half-open hot dog containers,…
The Ultimate Backpacking Checklist
Because checklists make packing 100% easier. Necessary Gear Hiking boots Buy your hiking boots at least 1 month before your…
The Definitive Camping Checklist
Packing for a camping trip can be daunting—but not so much when you have this handy checklist! This checklist is…