The Great Escape is the modern camper's field guide to getting off the grid and into a camping trip under the stars.
Glamp If You Want To
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Fireside Cooking That Doesn't Involve a Can
Get out there! Whether your wilderness preferences are a little more Phyllis Nefler than Bear Grylls, here are some tips for shelter with a dash of creature comforts, no matter the path.
Jessica Sulima
Forage for Dinner with
Alexis Nikole
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Looking to elevate a dessert most commonly eaten on a stick? No one ever added fresh fruit to a dessert and thought it was LESS fancy than before!
With summer camping season upon us, Kenzie Bindrup of 1927 S’mores Company is here to share all of her tips about upgrading a basic s’more to gooey, flavorful perfection.
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Add Fresh Berries
The best way to feel like you have a nuanced palate is to sprinkle in some salty with your sweet! We went with pretzels and chips, but do you.
Salty and Sweet Go Together
We tapped into another graham cracker-centric muse, peach pie, for this inspired s’mores take.
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Vanita Salisbury
Why Birdwatching Is All the Rage Right Now
Tiana Attride
Get Outside in a Way That
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Best Hiking in the Catskills
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The Most Incredible Hikes in Upstate NY
Nicole Bruce
Kick-Ass Camping Trips to Take From Chicago
Nicole Bruce
10 Underrated Hikes Near Chicago That We'll Be Taking This Summer
Anna Lanfreschi, and Joshua Robinson
Atlanta's Best Urban Hikes Inside and Outside the Perimeter
Chris Chamberlain
The Best Waterfall Hikes Around Nashville, Ranked by Difficulty
Erika Owen
The Best Places to Camp Around NYC Without a Car
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The Most Underrated Campsites Near Denver
Chris Chamberlain
The Most Beautiful Camping Spots Around Nashville
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The Most Secluded Camping Spots in New England
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Leave No Trace
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Make the Ultimate Campsite, Easily
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Cook Michelin-Starred Meals in the Middle of Nowhere
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Get the most out of Earth’s best playground with a sustainable frame of mind, because leaving your mess behind is garbage.
Canned Beans 'n' Franks have earned their place at the campsite, but here are some tips for enhancing your outdoor pantry under the stars.
Dustin Nelson
How to Get the Most Out of Spectacular Summer Stargazing
Joel Balsam
Car Camping Will Elevate Your Road Trip Game
Jess Mayhugh
Make These Campfire Cocktails Perfect for the Great Outdoors
Kat Thompson
Upgrade Your S'mores with Hacks from a Marshmallow Expert
The Great Escape is the modern camper's field guide to getting off the grid and into a camping trip under the stars.
Fireside Cooking That Doesn’t Involve a Can
Canned Beans 'n' Franks have earned their place at the campsite, but here are some tips for enhancing your outdoor pantry under the stars.
Jessica Sulima
Forage for Dinner with Alexis Nikole
Jess Mayhugh
Make These Campfire Cocktails Perfect for the Great Outdoors
Kat Thompson
Upgrade Your S'mores with Hacks
from a Marshmallow Expert
Get Outside
Get the most out of Earth’s best playground with a sustainable frame of mind, because leaving your mess behind is garbage.
Vanita Salisbury
Why Birdwatching Is All the Rage
Right Now
Tiana Attride
Get Outside in a Way That
Serves You
Andrea Devoto
Leave No Trace
Shop
Kastalia Medrano
Most Underrated National Parks and Why You Should Visit
Jay Gentile
These National Monuments are Mind-Blowing National Park Alternatives
Jay Gentile
Camping in America's National Forests
Jay Gentile
The 30 Best State Parks in America
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Editor in Chief: Helen Hollyman
Editors: Jess Mayhugh, Joe McGauley, Tony Merevick, Keller Powell, Alex Robinson
Writers: Tiana Attride, Joel Balsam, Andrea Devoto, Dustin Nelson, Lia Picard, Vanita Salisbury, Jessica Sulima, Kat Thompson
Special Thanks: Nicole Bruce, Chris Chamberlain, Jay Gentile, Connor Green, Meghan Kirsch, Anna Lanfreschi, Molly Martin, Kastalia Medrano, Erika Owen, Jared Ranahan, Swathi Reddy, Joshua Robinson, Sarah Theeboom
Design: Maggie Rossetti
Creative Direction: Audra V. Pace
Copywriter: Kaley Webb
Editorial
Experience Design
Creative Director: Audra V Pace
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Sr. Designer: Maggie Rossetti
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Audience Development
Editor in Chief: Helen Hollyman
Editors: Jess Mayhugh, Joe McGauley, Tony Merevick, Keller Powell, Alex Robinson
Writers: Tiana Attride, Joel Balsam, Andrea Devoto, Dustin Nelson, Lia Picard, Vanita Salisbury, Jessica Sulima, Kat Thompson
Special Thanks: Nicole Bruce, Chris Chamberlain, Jay Gentile, Connor Green, Meghan Kirsch, Anna Lanfreschi, Molly Martin, Kastalia Medrano, Erika Owen, Jared Ranahan, Swathi Reddy, Joshua Robinson, Sarah Theeboom
