The Outdoor Life

Camping Hillsborough River State Park

by Chris Sgaraglino | November 23, 2020 | Backpacking, Campgrounds & State Parks, Camping, Cycling, Hiking, Kayaking, Paddle Boarding

Is this the right place for you? Review, Video & Photos for Camping Hillsborough River State Park

Biking & Kayaking at Cypress Glen

by Chris Sgaraglino | November 1, 2020 | Camping, Cycling, Kayaking, Paddle Boarding, Reviews

Named one of the “10 Coolest Places You’ve Never Been in North America” by the World Wildlife Fund, Withlacoochee State Forest is a haven for the outdoor enthusiast. Activities include miles of trails for hiking, bicycling, horseback riding and canoeing.

Adjust-A-Grill

by Chris Sgaraglino | September 8, 2020 | Backpacking, Camping, Kayaking, Paddle Boarding, Reviews

Review: There are many times I have been camping and didn’t want to go through the hassle of bringing a portable propane grill and using just a grate over a campfire is always a pain.

Dedicated GPS or Smartphone?

by Chris Sgaraglino | July 26, 2020 | Backpacking, Camping, Cycling, Hiking, Kayaking, Paddle Boarding

Dedicated GPS or Smartphone? Why a dedicated GPS (DGPS) is far better than any SmartPhone ever will be! Frequently this topic keeps coming up over and over again, and I thought it was about time to lay out my thoughts on the subject. I’m not advocating a single...

Pets onboard need Life Jackets too!

by Chris Sgaraglino | July 23, 2020 | Opinion, Paddle Boarding, Reviews

A dog that adapts to a marine environment is a wonderful companion and an extra playmate for the kids, adding to the fun of going out on the water.

Camping by Kayak, Bike, Paddle Board or Backpack

by Chris Sgaraglino | June 16, 2020 | Backpacking, Camping, How To, Kayaking, Paddle Boarding, Reviews

Ideas, Examples, Lists and Considerations for your first overnight kayaking camping trip. There’s enough information to get your head wrapped around what you’ll need.