Sharing economy embraces camping

(March 10, 2016) -- In recent years, the number of people going camping has steadily grown, leaving many state and national parks overcrowded and booked up months in advance. Hipcamp.com, an online resource for listing, discovering and booking unique places to stay in nature, is unlocking previously inaccessible pieces of land and creating more campsites for the growing population of campers. This also meets a common need amongst private landowners who can now host campers and earn money toward keeping their land undeveloped and natural.

Staying safe on a camping trip

(March 10, 2016) -- Matt Guenther, senior in environmental science, was teaching a class to a group of kids about the importance of spending time outdoors, and used his experience on Signal Mountain to facilitate conversations about camping and other outdoor activities — proving camping, when done correctly, is a safe activity.