Andrew Chase is a sculptor in his free time, and is a commercial photographer as well as furniture maker career in Salt Lake City where he also lives with his family and cats. Andrew is an assemblage artist who creates metal sculptures created from recycled auto and plumbing pieces, and takes anywhere from 80 to …

Solo camping is understandably scary, especially if it’s your first time. You will have to take extra precaution with your surroundings and the people you encounter because there’s no one to rely on but yourself out in the wilderness. Like with any trip outdoors, there are do’s and don’ts that you should consider for your …

May people consider spending time in nature and the outdoors a form of therapy. It not only gives them their much-needed time to unwind and relax, but it also gives them a whole lot of health benefits as a bonus. Being out in the sunshine, surrounded by greenery and fresh air alone can leave you …

Camping is great all year round, but plenty of people like to plan their trip during the fall season where the nature views have breath-taking hues of red and orange. Some people prefer to spend time outdoors during winter, too, as the campgrounds are less crowded. But camping during these cold seasons is quite different …

Dogs love the outdoors, that’s why it’s so much fun bringing them along on a camping or hiking trip. If you’re planning an adventure this winter season, you shouldn’t let the cold stop you from including your pet in your plans! Of course, there are some important things to consider and right planning and preparation …

Even if you know the weather forecast during your camping trip, there’s always a chance that it will rain so you always have to come prepared. If it does, the fun doesn’t end there. In fact, there are plenty of ways you can make your stay comfortable and even more fun even though it’s pouring …

If you have a lot of friends who love to travel or go camping, you’ve probably been invited to go hiking once or twice. It’s a fun activity for everyone whether you’re the outdoor type or not. Hiking allows you to see beautiful sights first hand and experience nature like no other. Most of all, …

If you expect to be outdoors on a regular basis especially late at night, then you should be aware that visibility can be drastically reduced for others on the road. This should be fairly obvious as sometimes it can be rather difficult to see depending on the time of day. However, being seen by others …

One may think that communication has become quite instantaneous in our age that certain “old fashioned” gear such as the megaphone would be obsolete by now. Sure we have texting and our cellphones is just simply a elbow’s reach away – not to mention we now spend a good amount of our quality time online. …

If you love camping, hiking and the outdoors, you’ll enjoy fishing, too. There are many lakes and bodies of water near most campsites and it’s a good activity to try with your friends and family (the kids will especially enjoy this!). If you want to try your hand at catching fish, there are important preparation …