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"The Crystal Lake trail in the Uintas has multiple scenic lakes to backpack into for the night ranging from .2 to 4 miles long.

Crystal Lake is the first at less than a quarter mile in, or the last in this case on the way back down."

-Nick Oman @nickomanphotography

 
 
Gear List:

Tent - Teton Sports Mountain Ultra 2

Awakening to Mule Ears

Big Bend National Park is one of the biggest national parks, it’s even bigger than Rhode Island. Yet it’s also one of the least visited parks which means if you’re looking for solitude and incredible night skies – this is the place to be.

Camping on the Kern River

The Kern River flows through the Sierra Nevada mountains and affords a wealth of camping opportunities ranging from developed campgrounds to backcountry dispersed camp spots.

The Big Rocks

A little bit of research went a long way in helping secure this campspot at a rock climbers paradise in the Alabama Hills.