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North Star Reach, a Michigan camp serving children with serious health challenges, is hosting its 10th anniversary Spring Work Weekend to prepare the 105-acre property for the 2026 season. The three-day volunteer event brings together families, donors, and community members to ready cabins and program spaces where kids can simply be kids.
Camping above ground just got way easier. Tentsile's new Air series tree tents weigh up to 40% less than their originals, making sky-high sleeping spots accessible to backpackers and adventurers everywhere.
Alabama-based Storyteller Overland just turned a rugged 4x4 into a Swiss Army knife of adventure vehicles. The Grand Bohemian proves you don't need a massive RV to explore the world's most remote places.
After a motorcycle accident left Vhan McGuire paralyzed, three engineering students built him a custom all-terrain wheelchair called "The Chariot." Now he's back hiking and camping in the outdoors he loves.
After more than two weeks sleeping on camping cots 220 kilometers from home, hundreds of Northern Territory residents are finally returning to Daly River following major flooding. Floodwaters that peaked at over 14 meters have receded, allowing families to reunite with their community.
A new camper design transforms from a compact cube into a spacious tent with two bedrooms and outdoor dining space, towing light enough for narrow roads. German inventor Paul Schultz aims to complete the first prototype by late 2026.
A simple camping kit transforms Kia's award-winning electric van into a full campsite in minutes using just a screwdriver. The affordable conversion includes a bed, outdoor kitchen, and enough power to cook dinner off the grid.
Venezuela's interim president announced the closure of El Helicoide, the notorious prison where political opponents faced torture and arbitrary detention. For 687 prisoners still behind bars and their families camping outside prison gates, the news brings cautious hope after decades of abuse.
A family-run camping ground on New Zealand's Lake Hāwea proves simple hospitality still wins by keeping prices low and listening to what guests actually want. Since 2009, the Burdons have grown a 1970s campground into a thriving retreat that offers everything from budget tent sites to luxury domes.
A team of researchers endured fierce winds and extreme cold while camping on Antarctica's Thwaites Glacier for eight weeks to drill through half a mile of ice. Their mission could provide breakthrough data on how ocean water melts glaciers from below, helping predict future sea level rise.
Tesla vehicles can now transform into comfortable overnight camping spots thanks to Camp Mode, which maintains cabin temperature and keeps devices charged while you sleep. The feature joins a growing list of innovative settings that make electric vehicles more versatile than traditional cars.
A new smartphone doubles as a movie projector and week-long power bank, proving tech companies are finally thinking beyond the office. The Tank X reimagines what a phone can do when adventure meets innovation.
After winning their first national championship, Indiana University football players spent three days meeting fans across Bloomington, with hundreds camping overnight for a chance to meet their heroes. One fan even ordered 30 pizzas to share with everyone waiting in line.
A new camper van design features the world's first inflatable roof that expands sideways at the push of a button, creating a spacious living area while maintaining full standing room inside. The innovative Ford Adventure by Freescape combines this unique pop-up system with a completely flexible interior that transforms for camping, errands, or everyday driving.
The RV industry is finally ditching heavy "big box" designs for lightweight, aerodynamic trailers that make electric truck towing actually work. It's a shift that could unlock cross-country camping for thousands of EV owners stuck between short range and long charging stops.