Megan Torres

Megan Torres edits Outdoor Life & Recreation for Outdoor Newspaper, covering camping, hiking, paddling, parks and family trips. She grew up camping and canoeing across northern Wisconsin lake country and spent summers in her twenties working at a state park visitor center, where she learned what people need to know before a trip. She freelanced as an outdoor writer before joining the paper. She lives in Hayward, Wisconsin, and plans trips for a family of four.

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Camping for Beginners: How to Plan Your First Trip

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Your first camping trip goes best at a developed campground near home, with gear you've already tried in the backyard. This guide covers the planning steps, a gear table, safe drinking water, campfire rules and the Leave No Trace basics.