How Camping Helps Pay This Farm’s Mortgage
At Live Oaks Farm, preservation matters more than profit—though the business pays for itself anyway. When you turn in at…
Camp Near America’s National Trails with New Hipcamp Collections
America's National Trails are easy to dream about. The harder part is often figuring out where to camp nearby. Ahead…
Why a NorCal Vineyard Opens Its Gates to Campers
Greg Nelson never meant to start a hospitality business. He never meant to be a host, never meant for his…
The Rise of Car Camping: Are More Campers Skipping the RV?
A new 'car camping' filter on Hipcamp started as a fix for a search problem. But what happened next made…
Synchronous Fireflies: Your Guide to the Great Smokies’ Annual Light Show in 2026
Up and down the Eastern US, fireflies (or lightning bugs) are an essential part of summer nights, twinkling against the…
Field Notes: A Snowy Overnight in the Tahoe Backcountry at Peter Grubb Hut
I sincerely hope that one day my winter backpacking adventures involve carving out snow caves to sleep in. But for…
Top Tips for Catching the 2026 California Superbloom
Every few years, typically between early March and late June, California's pretty poppies and ethereal desert lilies sprout in unison…
Using AI at Hipcamp: An Introduction
Hipcamp’s mission is to get more people outside, and the limiting factors in executing that mission have always been our…
How to Choose the Best Campsite for an Easter Camping Getaway
Regardless of whether you’re a first-time camper or a seasoned outdoorsperson, the campsite you choose can determine the success of…
America’s Most Romantic Glamping Getaways (According to Real Hipcamp Reviews)
If Valentine’s Day had a sound, it might be the clinking of cutlery in a restaurant packed with 50 other…