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Camille von Kaenel

Camille von Kaenel was born in Switzerland, grown in California and raised by mountains. She is a journalist interested in the relationships between the environment and humans and previously covered climate change policy in Washington, D.C. Find her most happy reading in a hammock near a body of water after a full day of hiking and climbing.

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Coastal Backcountry Camping is Just 30 Miles from San Francisco

by Camille von Kaenel on April 18, 2019 7:00 am on April 18, 2019

Outdoor lovers in California’s Bay Area have innumerable public recreation options in close proximity—just part of what makes San Francisco one of the most active…

11 min read
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You Can Now Visit Over 100 California State Parks on Google Street View

by Camille von Kaenel on April 8, 2019 7:00 am on April 8, 2019

California state parks showcase the variety of the state’s landscapes. With state-owned land like the stark desert landscape of Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, the ancient redwoods…

8 min read
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The Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta Is Now the First National Heritage Area in California

by Camille von Kaenel on April 1, 2019 7:00 am on April 1, 2019

The federal government has officially designated its first National Heritage Area in California, and it’s one of the most under-appreciated but important natural regions in…

9 min read
man uses a gauze wrap to properly bandage a friends wound at a camp site.
Lifestyle

Why Every Camper Should Take a Wilderness First Aid Class

by Camille von Kaenel on March 20, 2019 7:00 am on March 20, 2019

It’s dangerously easy to put off your first wilderness first aid class.  Maybe you can’t stand the thought of blood, broken bones, or punctured organs….

6 min read
a view of brush, rocks and a winding road on Angel Island overlooking the San Francisco Bay
Local

Angel Island Offers Camping in the Middle of the San Francisco Bay

by Camille von Kaenel on February 6, 2019 9:46 am on February 6, 2019

Sometimes the best way to get away from the bustle of the San Francisco Bay Area is to camp right in the middle of it….

9 min read
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Local

Visit the Famous Ponies and Camp at Assateague Island

by Camille von Kaenel on January 18, 2019 9:05 am on January 18, 2019

Imagine waking up to the sound of the waves on the beach and stepping out of your tent to see a free-roaming horse rolling around…

7 min read
A Farmhouse in the foreground in Virginia's Shenandoah Valley, with hills behind it
Local

These 9 Shenandoah Valley Campgrounds Offer National Park-Worthy Views

by Camille von Kaenel on January 17, 2019 6:00 pm on January 17, 2019

When campers think of Virginia’s Blue Ridge Mountains, they often think of Shenandoah National Park, an East Coast wonderland for its scenic Skyline Drive and…

8 min read
RVs in line in front of a mountain near a coast while beach camping in california
Local

Beach Access in California is Too Expensive. You Can Help Change That.

by Camille von Kaenel on January 11, 2019 10:35 am on January 11, 2019

Staying overnight on the California coast, whether in a tent, an RV, a cabin, or a vacation property, is a cherished experience for those who…

7 min read
a man inside a half-built igloo on a snowy hill in the mountains
Lifestyle

How to Make a Surprisingly Comfortable Camping Igloo

by Camille von Kaenel on December 17, 2018 12:34 pm on December 17, 2018

Learn how to build an igloo for your next winter camping trip.  The winter is a chance to test yourself in a challenging and rewarding…

6 min read
Lifestyle

[Report] Here’s When Most Campers Book National Park Campsites

by Camille von Kaenel on November 30, 2018 3:30 pm on November 30, 2018

Many campers reserve campsites at popular National Parks months in advance when the slots first become available. Then, they cancel last minute. That’s according to…

2 min read

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