camping

There are some beautiful spots in Missouri just waiting for your tent—no campsite fees required.

Or maybe there's something I'm not getting about the whole "sitting on a plastic chair in the woods getting bit by mosquitoes while drinking lukewarm beer" experience.

It's no secret that bears are becoming more common in Missouri, but how many official sightings have there really been? I found several maps that show how many and where bears have been spotted in Missouri and they're slightly terrifying.

The truth is there are a half dozen Wisconsin places that could have made this camping spot list, but one has risen above the rest (quite literally). It's a Wisconsin park that is full of waterfalls that was just named one of America's top 10 camping spots.

If you want to camp in one of America's best spots, you don't need to travel far in Illinois as one of the newest top 10 is in the heart of the Land of Lincoln.

Experience the beauty of Illinois' lakeside campgrounds. Perfect for outdoor enthusiasts, these spots offer a range of activities for all ages to enjoy.

If you're looking to escape from it all and spend some time in nature, staying in this restored '70s-era tour bus might just be the perfect get away.

I am imagining lots of sweating with "Jingle Bells" playing.  Maybe you can pretend you're celebrating Christmas in Australia!

It's the holiday weekend and you're still undecided what to do. Of course, the 4th falls on Sunday so you'll most likely be barbecuing with friends and family. Why not take a half-day for yourself on Saturday, July 3 at Knob Noster State Park as they invite ladies to explore the great outdoors from 9 a.m. to 12 noon.

I had never heard of this, but it sounds like something cool to try maybe on a cookout!