If you enjoy hiking in your spare time, you will know that blisters can be an uncomfortable and frustrating side effect, especially for beginners. There are three conditions that are needed for a blister to form: heat, friction and moisture. If any one of these factors is missing, you will not get a blister. Here … More How To Avoid Hiking Blisters
Heading to camp over the summer is a great time to make lasting memories and explore the world around you. Backpacking through the woods, telling tall tales around the campfire, or whispering stories with your bunk-mate until the wee hours of the morning are make for the perfect summer camp. Camp life enriches the lives … More Heading to Camp with Crazy Creek
Guest post by Joel Syder It’s easy to see why hiking is such a popular activity for people of all generations around the world. Whether you’re discovering a desolate beach or a dominating mountain range and everything in between, there’s no denying the world is a beautiful place.
Visiting National Parks in your area or throughout the United States is a great opportunity to not only hike and enjoy the outdoors, but to learn new things along the way from history to life-skills. With 58 national parks throughout the country to choose from it can be difficult when starting to plan your next … More The National Parks you May Not Know About
Summer adventures are what we wait for all year. The backpacking, hiking, exploring and of course traveling to new destinations to see the world around us. Over the summer, our ambassadors and fans around the world have shown off some amazing places they like to #sitthere and continue to take us on an incredible journey … More Summer Adventures with Crazy Creek
Guest blog by: Makayla Hobbs I am currently part of a study away program based in Bass Lake, California. We have most classes outside, surrounded by nature and far removed from city life. It’s as magical as it sounds. On weekends, we explore Yosemite National Park – one of the highlights of this semester was a … More Beginners Backpacking Guide
All seasons are go-seasons! You may hear this a lot from most outdoor enthusiasts referring to enjoying the outdoors no matter the weather. Same goes for any hobbyist – you don’t stop what you love just because the weather has changed, you just make adjustments! Don’t let the cold deter you! After all, the wintry … More Winter Camping in the Mid-West
