From fantastic seashore cabins to a brand-new high desert escape, stake your claim to our spectacular camping commonwealth.

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How to Treat a Rattlesnake Bite

Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office medical team shares what to do (and what NOT to do) post-snake attack.

08/01/2013 By Alisha Gorder

The founder of Trackers Earth outdoors camps reveals tips for fool-proof flames when the storm clouds strike.

08/01/2013 By Gino Cerruti

Instructions for satisfying your caffeine cravings campside, whether you're high-brow glamping or roughing it.

Tender Bar's Lydia Reissmueller shakes up an ice-free cocktail worth toting along with your camping gear.

Flying Fish Company's Lyf Gildersleeve shares his secrets for a fantastic fireside feast, no dishes (or cleanup) required.

Natural beauty with a low degree of difficulty, from pet-friendly yurts to deluxe cabins on the coast.

Seeking the trail less traveled? Whether you’re chasing adrenalin or a bit of solitude, these spots deliver.

Five lightning-fast outdoor getaways for afternoon escapes, from disc golf to waterfall trail hikes.

08/01/2013 By Ketzel Levine

Nothing bonds the brood like a night (or a weekend) in the great outdoors. (Some “are we there yet?” required.)

The best Portland stuff for your next camping adventure.

08/01/2013 By Marty Patail