I got engaged on a gravel bar. While that may not sound very romantic, our location was a terrific little beach camp tucked into a gentle river valley near Snohomish County’s Mountain Loop Highway. We ...

Because most standard tent stakes are made for hard soil, if you're planning a beach camping trip, you’ll need specialty sand stakes to keep your tent secure. The best tent stakes for sand are 10 ...

Crews rescued five people and three dogs early Sunday from a sandbar in the Wapsipinicon River after overnight storms broke loose their kayaks and tubes, leaving them stranded. The Buchanan County ...

When summertime rolls around, travelers head outside in droves to immerse themselves in nature. But with so many stunning locales in the U.S. to choose from – including expansive national parks, ...