The Ardent Camper

For Camping Travel, Think like a Texan

Published on July 21, 2014 | Leave a response

You know how they say everything is bigger in Texas? That applies to gasoline usage, too. In addition to being… read more

Published on July 14, 2014 | Leave a response

Some outdoor sites hold their value for visitors because of their beautiful scenery or challenging hikes. Others keep wildlife observers… read more

Published on July 7, 2014 | Leave a response

I’m sure I’m not alone in the desire to be out there camping all the time. If only, right? While… read more

Published on June 30, 2014 | 2 Responses

There has never been a better time than now. That has been the philosophy around our house for the past… read more

Published on June 23, 2014 | Leave a response

I recently took a camping trip with several friends, including the Outbound Adventurers, to Dinosaur Valley State Park in Texas…. read more

Published on June 2, 2014 | Leave a response

Considering all the camping cookbooks I have, you’d think making food is my favorite part of being outdoors. It isn’t…. read more

Published on May 26, 2014 | 2 Responses

Here at Ardent Camper, we’re all about making the outdoors accessible to anyone. If you think bugs are gross, if… read more

Published on May 19, 2014 | Leave a response

Thanks to Outbound Adventurer and Hiking Forward for nominating Ardent Camper for a Liebster Award! The wonderful Jessi and Tara of… read more

Published on May 12, 2014 | Leave a response

A little over a year ago, Laura Gallenbach was inspired to create an online service that would make it easy… read more

Published on May 7, 2014 | Leave a response

If you’ve ever wondered about the orange tent in our header image, today’s your lucky day! It’s the Big Agnes… read more