Dio Camps

I knew the small camper I’m towing behind my truck was adorable because everyone—from soccer moms outside of the grocery store to bikers at the gas station—kept telling me it was. The Happier Camper HC1 Studio definitely has an unique mid-century modern vibe—picture what the Jetsons would sleep in if they went camping. It is cute as hell and seems to be designed specifically for making your Insta page pop. But just because a piece of gear looks wonderful in a photo doesn’t mean it performs well in the field. And, starting at $39, 950, it better be good. So , I spent three nights living in the HC1 Studio…

Julie Loffredi — Lifestyle Andrea E. McHugh You’ve packed the high tech tent, rented the cabin or reserved the RV, mapped out your trek, and reserved the campsites – now comes the fun stuff! For a successful pack in/pack out that ensures you’ll leave nothing but footprints behind, start with a checklist. A first aid kit, hiking day pack, headlamp, food and water, cooking utensils, fire starter, warm bedding and a satellite messenger if you’re out of cell phone range, are a good start. Once complete, turn your attention to the non-essential gear, which can instantly up the fun factor. If you’re ready to leave the particular laptop behind and…

In particular, we will share with you insights learned from an interview with Anna, an industry expert with 8 years of experience in cross-border e-commerce. Anna is the Chairman of Guangdong Geertop Outdoor Gear Co., Ltd (Chinese: 广东吉拓户外用品有限公司) and a contracted instructor for Alibaba, China’s leading e-commerce platform. After three years of following strict rules and reducing travel as much as possible, Chinese consumers’ desire for outdoor activities, social interactions, and new experiences has never been keener. These needs bolstered the flourishing camping business. Search volume for the term “camping” on the Chinese search engine Baidu has climbed to a higher level since May 2021, soared in May 2022, and…

We live in a state where outdoor recreation continues to grow in popularity and importance. Recreational attributes help us attract and retain talented people in Arkansas. That means that protecting and enhancing those attributes is key to future economic development. I’ve long been frustrated with the U. S. Forest Service and U. S. Army Corps of Engineers, agencies that too often in recent decades have pointed to budget restrictions as excuses for de-emphasizing the recreational parts of their congressionally mandated missions. Members of the Arkansas congressional delegation share my frustration. In August 2015, U. S. Rep. French Hill of Little Rock wrote the head of USFS in order to request…

The best enchiladas I’ve ever eaten came from a Dairy Queen. No, I’m not a tourist from Minnesota who came southward to see silos. I’m a dyed-in-the-wool native Texan who’s eaten more enchiladas than peanut butter sandwiches, and I was as surprised as anybody when my friend Jack told me he wanted to stop off at the Sabinal DQ to get enchiladas on our way to his family’s ranch near Uvalde last week. The enchiladas were amazing, but the rest of the week spent with longtime friends and new ones in the great Texas outdoors has been legendary. The group gathers every January at the old homeplace that stands above…

While increased time spent outdoors was one positive effect from the COVID-19 pandemic, it turns out the experience has not been the same for everyone. Merrell, a division of Rockford-based footwear and apparel maker Wolverine Worldwide, recently shared its “Inclusivity in the Outdoors” report, a first-of-its-kind examination from the company. Based on the multinational survey, the report examines the perceptions plus experiences of women, Black, Indigenous, LGBTQ+ and lower-income people and groups when it comes to spending time outside. While existing outdoor research traditionally analyzes race, gender and income regionally, Merrell’s study takes this a step further by considering participants’ emotive experiences, perceptions and resulting behaviors with a call to…

–> Outdoor Expo North heads to Pampanga on Feb. 24-26 | Zigwheels Hazel Nicole Carreon Jan 26, 2023 MANILA : Outdoor Expo North, the biggest exhibition of outdoor products and services in the Philippines, will happen on February 24 to 26 at Alviera Estate in Porac, Pampanga. KEY TAKEAWAYS How much is the entrance fee for the exhibit? Entrance to the exhibit costs P150 per pax per day when bought online at outdoorexpo. ph/buytickets and P250 for walk-ins. How much is the camping rate for the three-day event? Interested participants may avail a slot at outdoorexpo. ph/register with regard to P3, 500, good for two nights. A discounted rate of…

HELENA — The Montana State Capitol was full of camouflage and blaze orange Tuesday, as advocates gathered for an “Elk Camp at the Capitol. ” The event brought together a number of groups – led by the Montana Citizens’ Elk Management Coalition and Montana Outfitters and Guides Association – to talk to elected officials about outdoor and wildlife policies. Organizers say, in previous legislative sessions, hunting and wildlife management bills have become contentious, with a lot of conflict among stakeholders like hunters and anglers, outfitters and landowners. They hope that, by bringing these groups together early and having good conversations, they can find more areas where they have things in…

Safe competitors invited to Tough Raquette –> 01/24/2023  Rough and ready winter Red Dragons are going to love participating in Rough Raquette, a new one mile or 5K walk or run at Raquette Lake on Saturday, Feb. 18. This first ever event hosted by the SUNY Cortland Alumni Association and the William H. Parks Family Center for Environmental and Outdoor Education Outdoor Education Centers will provide a social and recreational opportunity for alumni to banish the winter blahs while raising money for historical preservation of the former Camp Pine Knot, more recently named the W. H. Parks Family Outdoor Center, Get away Huntington. “The race is open to anyone, ”…