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Artist Turns Secondhand Cars Into Whimsical Geometric Caravans

11:20 am in camping, Design & Architecture, designers, less is more, san francisco, small spaces by TreeHugger

jaynelson5.jpgPhotos: Jay Nelson The general misconception of small spaces is that they must be bland and minimal for the sake of functionality and efficiency. But like other green building myths, that's not necessarily true, as San Francisco-based artist and designer Jay Nelson proves with the artful living quarters found in his quirky geometric campers, all of which are bui...Read the full story on TreeHugger

The 100+ State Parks Facing Closure – Is Your Favorite Park on the List? [Updated]

2:50 pm in beaches, Business & Politics, camping, conservation, forestry, Travel & Nature by TreeHugger

Sorry We ARe Closed The United States is home to 6,624 state parks and has an annual attendance of over 700 million. Yet state parks are being threatened by budget cuts and economic downturn. Here's a list of all state parks set to get the axe. Does your favorite make the cut? ...Read the full story on TreeHugger

A Wood and Plexiglas Cloud Makes a Surprising Peri-Urban Retreat

8:42 am in arts, buildings, camping, Design & Architecture by TreeHugger

nuage-bruit-du-frigo-2.JPG Photos Courtesy of Zebra3/Buy-Sellf As awesome as cities are, getting away from time to time is a good idea. But as refreshing and necessary as a vacation in the countryside can be, it comes with its own headaches, especially in terms of increased carbon footprint. But if you're lucky enough to be around Bordeaux, in Southwestern France, you don't have to go far to find a great spot to kick back. Just outside Bordeaux, you can find Le Nuage (the Cloud), a "playful and poetic" lak...Read the full story on TreeHugger

Attempting a Green Family Road Trip

4:43 pm in camping, carbon emissons, carbon footprint, eco-travel, tourism, Travel & Nature by TreeHugger

Winnebago Via image Winnebago Via ready to roll. Image: Jenn Pentland I have a confession to make. At the risk of provoking gasps of disapproval from the green gallery, I am declaring my love for The Road Trip. There is nothing quite like the exhilaration of the open road, despite what comes out of the tailpipe. Rolling down the interstate perched behind the wheel is at least as mesmerizing as staring into the campfire or sitting on the Pacific shore watching the waves crash. Partially to feed my need for speed, but mostly to introduce our kids to new people, cities and landscapes, we (my wife and I) sold our house, ja...Read the full story on TreeHugger

Check Out This Sweet VW Camper Van Tent!

6:17 pm in beaches, camping, Culture & Celebrity, Travel & Nature by TreeHugger

vw van tent image Image via Firebox I'm loathe to admit an affinity for any branded product, but I can't help it, I'm a sucker for VW buses and vans. Ergo, I love this tent! It's an officially licensed 1:1 scale of the iconic 1965 T1 camper van that comes in red, blue or yellow. ...Read the full story on TreeHugger

Huge New Urban Campground Planned for Brooklyn

8:00 am in brooklyn, camping, cities, new york city, Travel & Nature, urban life by TreeHugger

floyd bennett field brooklyn new york urban park photo A nature trail in Floyd Bennett Field. Photo: edenpictures / Creative Commons. An old airport used by Amelia Earhart and Howard Hughes is set to become the largest urban campground in the United States -- in the middle of Brooklyn, New York. Parks officials hope to capitalize on the "Read the full story on TreeHugger

Camping in a Garden is a Green Place to Stay on the Cheap

5:09 am in beaches, Business & Politics, camping, tourism, Travel & Nature by TreeHugger

camp garden photo Photo: campinmygarden If you are desperate for a way to save, or make money, or just like camping, look no further. Camp in my Garden advertises private gardens that can be rented for as little as £9 a night. Some of the "campsites" even offer breakfast, hot tubs and outdoor fridges. Think cheap summer festival or Olympic accommodation.......Read the full story on TreeHugger

An 8 Ounce Kettle Makes Boiling Water a Cinch and Takes the Gasoline Out of Camping

9:57 am in alternative fuels, camping, designers, Travel & Nature by TreeHugger

backcountry-boiler.jpg Image Courtesy of Devin Montgomery The weather's getting warmer and camping season is upon us. So as you break out the tent and the sleeping bag, there's a new design coming to market that's worth a look. It's the Backcountry Boiler™, an ultralight (8 oz), miniature chimney kettle that drops fuel cannisters in favor of "indigenous fuel," meaning twigs, sticks, dry leaves: anything you find on the spot....Read the full story on TreeHugger