Don’t celebrate National Backyard Day without my top 12 outdoor finds.

Australia needs no introduction when it comes to building the world's toughest off-road camping trailers. And perhaps no one ...

When Lew Pickens was 18, he had calluses on his hands like a 50-year-old and he was proud of them. Now 83, he looks back happily on his days clearing bush and planting paddocks by hand north of ...

This video shows a direct, practical way to cook "sparklin' taters" in a dutch oven using steady heat and simple ingredients. It breaks down how to prep the potatoes, season them right, and manage the ...

I started using solar power for my camping adventures during the last few years. This led to the development of a complete solar system for my camper van conversion. I’ve spent an inordinate amount of ...

Despite our modern convenience, mankind retains a primal urge to grill meat over a fire. And when it comes to campfire cooking, the Dutch oven might be the perfect tool for the job. Our modern version ...

On one ordinary day back in 2012, a hefty envelope turned up in my snail mail containing a very kind letter along with a mechanical drawing so detailed it made me want to chew my hair. The sender ...

Charges pending following crash that killed 1 in Franklin County: VSP A man is dead, and charges are pending after a single-vehicle crash in Franklin County, according to the Virginia State Police.

Every Boy Scout or Girl Guide probably had the experience of building a simple solar oven: an insulated box, some aluminum foil, and plastic wrap, and voila! On warm, sunny, summer days, you can bake.

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