Whether you’re planning a backpacking trip through Australia and New Zealand, a romantic camping trip for two in a tropical beach destinatio...

Every now and then, friends ask us some basic camping questions.  That woke us up to the fact that not all of our readers are seasoned hike...

If you live to be eighty, you will have slept for about 9733 full days in your life. Another fun fact – did you know that we can go longer...

First, please STILL stay out of the Gatlinburg area . First responders are still trying to clear roads from downed trees and power lines. Th...

Updated info as of 11/30 here:   https://www.appalachiaandbeyond.com/2016/11/blog-update-wildfires-and-how-to-help.html Most of you hav...