Top 10 best places to go camping before summer ends (and how to go zero-waste)
- Alexander Kwapis
- Sep 1, 2024
- 4 min read
The summer season is coming to an end, but the good news is that we still have time to celebrate it with one last camping trip. Camping vibes with everything we love about summer: relaxing, having fun, adventuring, sports... But where and how to do it? We bring you a list of the best places to go camping with a zero-waste behavior. All you have to do is follow the Leave No Trace rules so that others can enjoy these spots too.
"Take only memories, leave only footprints”. Knowing how to behave when you visit places is crucial. It's not the first time we've heard this, but somehow we tend to forget. Not picking up objects from biological reserves, not trying to pet or even feed wild animals are just some of the procedures you should follow to avoid disturbing the wilderness. As well as disposing of waste properly, planning, preparation, and staying on durable surfaces are equally important. But, while you’re at it, heed National Park’s warnings about campfires, especially at this time of year. There are some places such as the Canary Islands (Spain) where lighting campfires, smoking or even having fireworks shows are completely banned.
For lovers of water sports, such as windsurfing, fishing or kayaking, this mile-long island in South Texas is the place to be. 210 kilometers of sandbars and a wealth of wildlife make up Padre Island. Remember to respect wildlife wherever you go. You are the one visiting their habitat!
Picturesque desert wilderness, remote location and majestic waterfalls. Yosemite is the jewel of California and the perfect place for those of us who love adventure and solitude.
Adjacent to the town of the same name, Hot Springs is the source of the ancient hot springs, mineral-rich waters and streams that gave the town its name. So, if you want to indulge in these natural spas, this is the place for you.
Hiking and photography enthusiasts will find endless trails and beauty. Its mountain system, more than 130 lakes and rich biodiversity make this place unique. Can you imagine yourself crossing the Going-to-the-sun road?
Culminating the summer with a view of this sky (and landscape) should be in the top 10 of your bucket list. Its arches are unmistakable and you may have seen them in a scene from Indiana Jones. How did they get there? Something to do with the fact that more than 300 million years ago the sea flooded the area, leaving behind tonnes of salt as it evaporated. But... leave what you find!
As we’ve already told you, it pays tribute to Teddy Roosevelt for his work in preserving the country's wildlife. Look closely and you'll see bison ambling through the park, almost 200 species of birds flying overhead, and even wild horses taking over the range.
The place to do everything outdoors 94 miles from New York City. From hiking to swimming in Lake Minnewaska, to picnicking and taking in the views.
Between Maryland and Virginia lies the home of water sports enthusiasts and wild horses. A vast barrier of white sand, the Atlantic Ocean and plenty of activities for all tastes: surfing, paddle boarding, kayaking,...
The jewel in the crown. To end the summer in the iconic and epic Grand Canyon would be to end on a high note. Lose yourself in the arid, orange and red-tinged backcountry trails, encounter jaw-dropping views and discover the authenticity of its wilderness. You'll be looking at some of the best scenery in the world - doesn't that sound great?
Like being immersed in a palette of colors, watching the sunrise and its colors reflected in the rocky features of these parks is a once-in-a lifetime experience. Meeting bison or visiting the iconic Mount Rushmore are just some of the things you can do in these natural treasures.
Have you taken notes yet? Choose your location, plan your visit and make sure you have zero-waste behavior! These are undoubtedly the best places to go camping, zero-waste.
