A guide to the great outdoors: Must-have gear for first-time campers

(BPT) - Camping for the first time can be an exciting adventure! Spending time outdoors provides a much-needed break from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. You can get away from the city and …

Boost your home value with these 5 outdoor project upgrades

(BPT) - Are you looking for eye-catching and practical ways to upgrade your home? Consider investing in an outdoor renovation project! From installing or remodeling a patio to adding an outdoor …

Need a late summer or early fall adventure? Check out these top trails

Atlanta BeltLine, Georgia. Photo by Lisa Panero.(BPT) - This time of year offers the best opportunity for getting outside — whether that's right in your backyard or checking an outdoor …

The water is calling: Cruise confidently and safely with these 5 tips

(BPT) - Ready for your next summer adventure? Go boating! There are plenty of ways to get on the water whether you own a boat or you are just getting your feet wet. Boating has seen a surge in …

Creating new brands to conquer everyday problems

(BPT) - What do more than 70% of consumers have in common? They all hate bugs. According to a recent survey, bugs bother a staggering 71% of Americans.[1] Yet, for more than a half a century, there …

Cash in on summer fun: How to sell your patio furniture for top dollar

(BPT) - Summer is an exciting time full of possibilities, and if you want to make some extra cash by selling home goods you no longer use, this season can be your ultimate inspiration. Case in point: …

10 boating adventures of a lifetime

GetMyBoat compiled a list of 10 boating adventures using research from tourism trends and firsthand accounts from travelers who've enjoyed them.

Beat the heat safely: Your guide to exercising outdoors during summer

(BPT) - Summertime is the ideal time to be active. As the weather heats up, many people are also turning up the heat on their personal fitness. While exercise can be particularly enjoyable during the …

Hustle without sore muscles: 5 ways to ease into summer sports and activities

(BPT) - With gorgeous weather and longer days, we are all motivated to head outdoors and increase physical activity during the summer! Bright sunny days can stimulate our energy and help shed the …

Bringing back the longleaf pine

(NewsUSA) - Longleaf pine was once the dominant tree species in the American south, covering more than 90 million acres from Virginia to Texas. These forests, according to the U.S. Department of …

11 tick-borne illnesses and what to watch out for during your outdoor adventures

Stacker compiled a list of 11 common tick-borne diseases in the U.S. and what symptoms to watch out for, using a variety of medical and government sources.