Tick-Safe Hiking and Camping in 2026: Prevention, Checks, and Removal

Hiker checking clothing for ticks after walking through a wooded trail with tall grass

Protect yourself from ticks while hiking, camping, hunting, and fishing with current 2026 guidance on repellents, permethrin-treated clothing, tick checks, safe removal, pets, Lyme disease, and alpha-gal syndrome.

Forward-Facing Sonar in 2026: Bass Fishing Rules, Skills, and Everyday Use

Bass angler using forward-facing sonar electronics while fishing from a boat

Forward-facing sonar is changing bass fishing in 2026. Learn how live sonar works, current Bassmaster and MLF restrictions, how weekend anglers can use it well, and why traditional fishing skills still matter.

How to Build an Outdoor Pizza Oven: Planning, Materials, Heat, and Fire Safety

Brick wood-fired pizza oven built in a backyard outdoor cooking area

Plan a safer outdoor pizza oven build with guidance on location, foundation, refractory materials, insulation, chimney design, weather protection, curing, fire safety, and learning to cook with retained heat.

How to Rock Climb Outdoors: Skills, Safety, Gear, and Crag Etiquette

Rock climber wearing a helmet and harness on an outdoor cliff while a partner belays below

Move from indoor climbing to outdoor rock with practical guidance on professional instruction, helmets, partner checks, fixed anchors, weather, route planning, crag etiquette, wildlife closures, and low-impact climbing.

How to Control Mosquitoes Outdoors: Yard, Camp, and Porch Strategies That Work

Family relaxing on a backyard patio with a fan and maintained landscaping used to reduce mosquito activity

Reduce mosquitoes outdoors by removing standing water, using EPA-registered repellents, treating clothing, improving airflow, using Bti where appropriate, and avoiding ineffective yard-control gimmicks.

Camping With a Dog: A Practical Guide to Safe, Dog-Friendly Trips

Dog resting beside a tent at a shaded campsite with leash and water bowl nearby

Camping with a dog takes more than a leash and food bowl. Learn how to choose a dog-friendly campsite, pack the right gear, manage heat and ticks, protect wildlife, follow leash rules, and keep camp comfortable for everyone.

10 Nature Adventures Worth Planning for: Mountains, Reefs, Wildlife, and Wild Places

Hiker overlooking a dramatic mountain landscape during a nature adventure

Explore 10 unforgettable nature adventures from Patagonia and Banff to Kilimanjaro, Yosemite, the Great Barrier Reef, Serengeti, Galápagos, and Antelope Canyon, with practical planning and low-impact travel advice.