#327: Heading Out — A History of Camping

#327: Heading Out — A History of Camping

Camping is one of America’s favorite pastimes. About 50 million Americans head out into the wilderness each year to refresh and reinvigorate themselves.
While it may seem like camping as a recreational activity has always been around, camping as we know it today is actually relatively new. For most of human history, camping is what you did during war or on a hunting or fishing expedition. It wasn’t something you just did for fun in and of itself. So how did camping become a modern pastime?
My guest today explores the answer to this question in his latest book. His name is Terence Young and he's the author of "Heading Out: A History of American Camping." Terry and I begin the show discussing how camping got its start as an anti-modern revolt after the Civil War, and the New England minister who wrote a book that would kickstart the camping craze in America in the 19th century. Terry then shares how businesses responded to the growing number of campers in America by creating and marketing products and goods to make camping easier, and how these products began a debate about which sort of camper is the most authentic camper — a debate which remains today. We end our conversation talking about the rituals of camping, why all campsites in America look exactly the same, and the state of camping today.
This is a great episode to listen to on your way to a weekend camp trip, or when you're dreaming of your next outing on the way to work.

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jaksot(1158)

Episode #30: A Fighter’s Heart and Mind With Sam Sheridan

Episode #30: A Fighter’s Heart and Mind With Sam Sheridan

In this week's post we talk to fighter and author Sam Sheridan about what it takes to be an MMA fighter.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.c...

4 Huhti 201423min

Episode #29: Serve to Lead with James Strock

Episode #29: Serve to Lead with James Strock

We'll all serve in leadership roles at some time or another. It might be at our work, in our communities, or in our families. But what separates the great leaders from the merely good ones? Are great ...

4 Huhti 201419min

Episode #28: Mint Condition with Dave Jamieson

Episode #28: Mint Condition with Dave Jamieson

Welcome back! In this week's episode we talk baseball cards with Dave Jamieson, author of the book, Mint Condition: How Baseball Cards Became an American Obsession. Listen in!See Privacy Policy at htt...

4 Huhti 201423min

Episode #27: Gym Junkies with Vic Magary

Episode #27: Gym Junkies with Vic Magary

Welcome back to another episode of the Art of Manliness podcast. In this week's episode we talk to Vic Magary from Gym Junkies on how to get started working out.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com...

4 Huhti 201422min

Episode #26: Being the Strong Man a Woman Wants With Elliot Katz

Episode #26: Being the Strong Man a Woman Wants With Elliot Katz

Welcome back! In this week's episode we talk to Elliot Katz, author of the book Being the Strong Man a Woman Wants. Listen in!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Not...

4 Huhti 201417min

Episode #25: The Art of Non-Conformity with Chris Guillebeau

Episode #25: The Art of Non-Conformity with Chris Guillebeau

Welcome back to the Art of Manliness Podcast! In this week's episode we talk to Chris Guillebeau, author of the blog The Art of Non-Conformity. We discuss how a man can travel the world on a budget, h...

3 Huhti 201427min

Episode #24: Becoming Teddy Roosevelt with Andrew Vietze

Episode #24: Becoming Teddy Roosevelt with Andrew Vietze

Welcome back to another episode of The Art of Manliness podcast! In this week's edition we talk to Andrew Vietze, author of the book Becoming Teddy Roosevelt: How a Maine Guide Inspired America's 26th...

3 Huhti 201426min

Episode #23: Navy SEAL Training With Stew Smith

Episode #23: Navy SEAL Training With Stew Smith

In this week's episode of the Art of Manliness podcast we talk to personal trainer, Stew Smith. Stew is a former Navy SEAL who now devotes his time to helping other men train and prepare for work in s...

3 Huhti 201429min

Suosittua kategoriassa Koulutus

rss-murhan-anatomia
psykopodiaa-podcast
voi-hyvin-meditaatiot-2
rss-narsisti
adhd-podi
psykologia
rss-rahamania
ihminen-tavattavissa-tommy-hellsten-instituutti
rss-duodecim-lehti
kesken
rss-valo-minussa-2
rss-tietoinen-yhteys-podcast-2
rss-vapaudu-voimaasi
jari-sarasvuo-podcast
rahapuhetta
leikitaanko-laakaria
rss-turun-yliopisto
rss-arkea-ja-aurinkoa-podcast-espanjasta
mielipaivakirja
rss-liian-kuuma-peruna