CLICK HERE FOR
THE NEWSLETTER: Current Edition
or
SIGN UP TO STAY UP TO DATE!
*Registered members are automatically enrolled
|
CHALLENGES
|
PocketRanger
To all of our outdoorsy friends - help us to get 1,000 followers!
PocketRanger
Is it an owl or a tree? How cool are these wildlife photo entries for the National Geographic contest? http://t.co/Gtaz0KsNvv
PocketRanger
Check out our interview with Joey Vulpis of Northeast Mountain Guiding. http://t.co/aOpISno1Q2 #rockclimbing
PocketRanger
Nothing says good morning like a fruit-filled yogurt parfait! Make this recipe before hiking or working: http://t.co/iDXA7m8NCE.
PocketRanger
Ready to conquer your mountain this weekend? Tell us which GeoChallenge location/state park you'll be at! pic.twitter.com/C3BubBNnYu
PocketRanger
Love this! RT @Wilderness City life can be pretty wild, but not in the way you're thinking of. http://t.co/cXy6BN36Ff
PocketRanger
The reason this guy's so strong? He did our Friday Fitness Tip! And you can too: http://t.co/7UY5q9irTW
PocketRanger
Still don't know what to get Dad for Father's Day? Don't fret - we've got you covered with our 2013 gift guide. http://t.co/z3v5LhShiV
PocketRanger
Great photo @WholeWildWorld! Which @PaPFF was it taken at? pic.twitter.com/PAsi4OMEkI @visitPAparks @visitPA
PocketRanger
The internet's all about camping right now. See: these creative treats. And you thought you were over s'mores! http://t.co/Xy9kCLmvW6
PocketRanger
Sounds awesome! RT @VAStateParks On 6/23/2013 at Holliday Lake - Great American Backyard Campout http://t.co/vaNAJf37Wb
PocketRanger
We love how into camping Buzzfeed's been! What do you all think of these tips? Your Ultimate Camping Checklist: http://t.co/1RFABNEMBZ
PocketRanger
Buzzfeed's 20 Places To Go Camping Before You Die: http://t.co/vGxWnkgJgP. Pretty breathtaking, if we do say so ourselves.
PocketRanger
If you're into gators, tree canopy walkways, and gorgeous views, you should probably read today's blog post. http://t.co/gj2PWJhfSt
PocketRanger
That's what we like to hear! RT @BadCursive @AmericanHiking @PocketRanger Nice App! Downloaded NC and ready to go!
PocketRanger
Yes, please! @MichiganDNR, check this out please : #PocketRanger. Thanks for spreading the word, @thevariance!
PocketRanger
Thanks! @AmericanHiking Going to a state park? The @PocketRanger app has some gr8 tools for state parks in 26 states!
PocketRanger
Quit being a weenie and try some of these adventurous hot dog recipes at your next camp cookout! http://t.co/SnM1r53ngY
Recent Posts
Most Commented
POCKET RANGER® BLOG
Park Mobile Apps: Map it, Discover & Explore!
Wilderness Safety
So long as you use some good ole’ common sense, follow park rules, heed any warnings, and use your Pocket Ranger® app to guide your visit, we know you’ll have a blast exploring the outdoors. But what if you do all that and things still go awry? Fortunately, there are people like Joey Vulpis. Joey is [...]
Daditude: A Father’s Day Gift Guide for the Outdoorsman
This Sunday is Father’s Day, which means there’s still time to snag Pop a gift if you haven’t already. While a day pass to a favorite state park is our number one suggestion for an outdoor dad, we think he’ll be pretty pleased to unwrap any of the gadgets and gear on our 2013 gift [...]
5 Reasons to Visit Myakka River State Park
Here at ParksbyNature Network (PBN), we really like cereal. And contests. And alligators. If you’re thinking that the above sounds a little random, you’re right. But that doesn’t mean we’re off our rockers. It just means that we’re stoked about our Post Grape-Nuts Fit “What’s Your Mountain?” GeoChallenge, where players can basically go on a [...]
Hold the Bun! 3 Bun-Free Hot Dog Recipes
We never thought we’d say this so early in camping season, but it is possible to tire of the classic ol’ hot dog on a bun with ketchup and mustard. We still love our wieners, though, so we went on the hunt for the tastiest bun-free hot dog dishes. Check ‘em out below! Hot Dog [...]
Gear Review – HHA Optimizer Lite Ultra DS-5519 Archery Sight
Contributed by Al Quackenbush, The SoCal Bowhunter New bowhunting technology fascinates me and I love improving my chances at filling my freezer with some wild game. I have almost always used multi-pin archery sights because I thought they were the best options. When I was introduced to the HHA Optimizer Lite Ultra DS-5519 Single-Pin Archery Sight from [...]
Snapper Time: Tips for making the most out of the Red Snapper season
Contributed by Alex Vail, The Flying Kayak If you’re a Floridian like myself, you know that the long-anticipated Red Snapper season is soon to be under way. Though recent regulations have made it difficult for snapper fishing to seem worthwhile, there are ways in which you can still make the most out of the season. Location [...]
5 Fantasy Worlds That Would Have Awesome State Parks
Have you ever read a book or seen a movie and wished you could actually inhabit the fantasy world depicted? Well, we always have, so today we’re indulging in our escapist fantasies and counting down the top 5 Fantasy Worlds that would have awesome state parks! 5. The Dreamlands (H.P. Lovecraft Mythos) You’ll be saving [...]
4 Unique Alternatives to a Traditional Campsite
We love camping. LOVE it. Stick us in any park, with any random crowd, and as long as we’re at a campsite surrounded by nature and the smell of a campfire, we’ll be happy. However, there’s no denying that variety is the spice of life, and in many instances, it can also be the spice [...]
Easy Breezy: Simple Ways to Keep Cool While Camping
As soon as springtime shows it’s sun-kissed face, we cannot wait to pitch a tent and sleep out under the stars, but as we transition into summer, the cool comfort of May and June are replaced by the hot and sticky days of July and August. Hot weather is ideal for water sports and a [...]
Outdoor Adventures: 4 Great Camp Movies
No, not that kind of camp. We’re talking about tent, compass and hiking camping. Here’s a list of 4 great camping and outdoor films from the past 30 years. The Blair Witch Project Perhaps the most infamous camping movie, The Blair Witch Project was a small independent film released in 1999 with a $22,000 [...]