September 2, 2015
More than 25% of campers in the US were between the ages of 6-17, according to the American Camper Report. That’s a lot of youngsters heading to summer camps, scouting events and family adventures. Here are some essential adventure gear for outfitting your children for camping. Essential Adventure Gear: A quality, child-sized sleeping bag: Unless […]
March 30, 2015
Spring is here, and all across the country campgrounds are opening. Soon, families will begin making plans for summer trips. Camping remains one of the most popular pastimes in the United States. Between 2010 and 2012, 3 million more Americans decided to give camping a try, and last year, approximately 43 million Americans headed to […]
January 28, 2015
For many people, nothing relieves stress and rejuvenates the soul more than a long walk in the woods. Taking an extended vacation in the great outdoors remains one of the most popular American pastimes. In fact, approximately 38 million Americans went hiking in 2014 and about 43 million people went camping in the United States. […]
September 5, 2014
September 19, 2014 at 6:30pm For the past few years, “Backpacker” Magazine’s Get Out More Tour has presented at Bill Jackson’s. Their emissaries, Randy and Sheri Propster, had always brought their great energy and passion for the outdoors. Sharing both skills and product knowledge, the tour has drawn large crowds of people who want to […]