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Rattlesnake Safety
Check out these great tips for staying safe outdoors or hiking during Rattlesnake season. Rattlesnake Safety When Hiking Rattlesnakes are venomous snakes found in many parts of North America. While…Read More...
River, Stream, Creek, or Brook?
Ahh – who doesn’t love the soothing sound of flowing water, especially when camping? But do you know if that gurgling water is a creek, stream, or river? There are no strict delineations, based…Read More...
Reimagining our Relationship with California’s Water
Water has always been a powerful force in California. It has sculpted our state’s topography and ecology and continues to shape the nuanced realities of life for millions of Californians facing pressured…Read More...
Winter Road Trip Safety
It’s winter in California. The snow is flying and ski resorts are opening up which means it’s time to wax up and hit the road. But before you do Camp California has some road trip tips to keep you…Read More...
Rescue Preparation & Safety
Help rescuers help you. If you spend enough time in the outdoors, you may eventually find yourself in a situation where you need assistance from rescue personnel. Even professionals and self-appointed…Read More...
Essential Emergency Gear
14 Essentials Every Outdoor Adventurer Needs Anytime we are in the outdoors, we accept the risk and understand that incidents can happen. Whether on a short day hike or a multiday backcountry backpacking…Read More...
Tales from the Campsite
The Lifecycle of Camping During my last camping trip to a cozy Northern California lake tucked among the pine trees, I was playing a modern-day card game of every 90s kid’s favorite computer game…Read More...
8 Items You Should Never Bring Camping
Save room while packing by leaving these items at home. Whether you're a novice or professional when it comes to camping, it is inevitable that at one point or another you will forget something.…Read More...
Camp-California Outdoor Principles
Do your part to keep the outdoors a safe and beautiful space for all. We created these Principles with outdoor preservation for every skill level in mind, whether you're new to recreating outdoors…Read More...
How to Rent an RV
Where to start, what to plan for, and how to have the best trip ever in your RV Rental. RV rentals are the newest camping craze taking the industry by storm. New and seasoned campers alike are turning…Read More...
