Which RV to rent for a family trip?
My family and I are going crazy in the house and we need a change of scenery. Renting an RV sounds fun, but we've never done that and we don't know what type of RV we need. We also have small kids and need rear-facing support for car seats. I could use advice on what type of RV best fits my needs, w...
Quora Question: Dealing with Mosquitos
How can I generate huge volumes of smoke to drive off mosquitos while camping? I need a huge volume of smoke. Is burning heaps of wet grass my best option? Are there better and more effective ways?...
Is it legal to collect crystals (quartz etc) from a U.S. National Park?
I found some rose quartz in a national park and wanted to take it with me, but wasn't sure if it was technically government property?...
Why is there so much colorful soil in Yellowstone National Park?
What happened to the soil and/or what's in the soil (minerals, etc.) that give it its color?...
Is it legal to pick mushrooms on BLM land in California?
I was camping on land owned by the Bureau of Land Management in California and was wondering if I can pick mushrooms on the land? It's publicly owned so do I have a right to pick any mushrooms I find? Acknowledging both the dangers of eating any mushrooms found in the wild and that no one would prob...
What is a "tree census" in the U.S. Forest service?
I recently overheard people talking about a "tree census" that the U.S. Forest service was conducting and was curious about it. What is a tree census, and what is the purpose of one?...
How do you survive for 7 days if you find yourself marooned in a mountainous region in the winter?
Maybe I watch too many TV shows like Hanna. But I've always wondered if I could survive for 7 days, 14 days, if I found myself alone and marooned in winter conditions in the mountains. I'm sure it all depends on how high the elevation, also. But what are some practical things I would need to survive...
What's the best place to catch rainbow trout in Northern California?
I have been fishing a lot recently in Northern California and I really want to a rainbow trout, but haven't found any in my local spots. What are the best places I could go where I could catch some rainbow trout....
