Our long-term Jetboil MiniMo review using it while camping and backpacking. Fast boiling, compact, reliable, and one of our favorite camping gear purchases.

Our first backpacking trip on Joshua Tree's Boy Scout Trail. Learn about backcountry camping permits, campsites, gear, and what to expect on an overnight desert adventure.

Hike the Willow Canyon, Bommer Ridge, and Big Bend Trail loop in Laguna Coast Wilderness Park. This scenic 5-mile Orange County hike features rocky canyons, ocean views, and wide-open ridgelines.

Camping at Kirk Creek Campground in Big Sur, California. Learn what to expect, see photos of Sites 20 and 24, and pick up tips for camping along scenic Highway 1.

Explore Big Sur on a Highway 1 road trip featuring Kirk Creek Campground, Bixby Creek Bridge, McWay Falls, coastal whales, and the elephant seals near San Simeon.

Camp at Culp Valley Campground in Anza-Borrego Desert State Park and discover scenic desert landscapes, primitive camping, hiking, and helpful tips for planning your visit.

Our long-term review of the Marmot Limelight 3P tent after camping in the desert, mountains, rain, and wind. See what we love, how it performs, and why it's still one of our favorite tents.

Explore the northern half of Death Valley National Park, including Titus Canyon, Ubehebe Crater, Mesquite Springs Campground, and the Mesquite Flat Sand Dunes.

Our second night at Texas Spring Campground was completely different from the first, with a better campsite, unexpected rain, strong winds, and a reminder that Death Valley weather can surprise you.

Follow our first full day exploring Death Valley National Park, including Badwater Basin, Natural Bridge, Devil's Golf Course, Artist's Drive, and Zabriskie Point.

We spent our first night in Death Valley National Park camping at Texas Spring Campground. Here's what the campground was like, plus an unforgettable evening with a lone coyote.

Our first backpacking trip in Joshua Tree National Park didn't go quite as planned. Here's what we learned from a freezing night at Juniper Flats and why we couldn't wait to try again.