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If you love camping in the summer, but reserve fall for cozying up indoors with a good book, listen up — Fall camping is amazing! There are no bugs, no crowds, early star gazing opps, and beautiful colors. Yeah, it’s a bit colder at night, but you can handle it, I promise, especially if you read our favorite fall camping tips before heading out on your adventure. Ready? Let’s go camping! Why Camping in the Fall is Awesome Think about all the things you love about fall — crunchy leaves under your boots, wooly sweaters, crisp, cool days, and mulled cider are some of my favorites. Now think about how you can enjoy those things to the fullest. A fall weekend camping trip is just the thing, I promise.  So, just to remind why camping in the fall rocks, here are some reasons to get out there: You won’t be a sweaty mess when you go for a hike. Cool fall temps are so great for hiking big peaks. No mosquitoes!! Early campfires. Want to stay su...

The calendar tells me it’s spring, but judging by the recent wrath of Mother Nature, it’s still winter here in Vermont. I’m an optimist, though, and thoroughly looking forward to camping season, which for me begins in two short weeks. There is just nothing like that first spring night outside. The world is so fresh, and the woods always welcome me back with open arms, and hardly any creepy-crawlies. Of course, it’s not all roses and sunshine. Spending the night in the woods in March can be cold, and there are those April showers to contend with. Still, after being cooped up all winter, spring is still one of my favorite times to go camping. But honestly, if you’re into camping, you may think every season is fair game. If you’re not convinced that camping in the spring is the bomb, here are a few reasons why we love it, and why we think you will too. Spring Wildflowers Bloom Just for You Spring wildflowers! Ready for a colorful show? Spring wildfl...

Where can a budget adventurer explore miles of secluded hiking trails, relax in the pools of world-famous hot springs, and then sleep under the canopy of an old-growth, temperate rainforest? Sol Duc Campground in Olympic National Park offers all this and more. It’s one of the most diverse and beautiful national parks in the United States. The name Sol Duc comes from a mispronunciation of the Quileute word for sparkling waters. Settles named the hot springs Sol Duc in the late 1800s, and built a hotel on the site in 1912. The original hotel burned to the ground in 1916 and was replaced in the 1920s.  An Overview of Sol Duc Campground In the Sol Duc Valley, you will find hidden waterfalls, sparkling lakes, quiet, backcountry trails, and a full-service resort within walking distance of the Sol Duc Campground, which is the perfect place to begin your Sol Duc experience. Sol Duc Campground is a full-service RV park in the summer months, with 17  full hook-up sites and...