These fire starters, knives and other emergency essentials will keep you safe and secure on your camping trip.

Lawmakers want homeless people in cities a certain size to be in shelters. This Republican-backed measure is just “pushing the problem around,” an opponent says.

All solo campers can learn a thing or two from these safe camping tips. Safety concerns can often loom large for women.

These legislators highlight the dangers of camping, she said, but fail to realize how dangerous homeless shelters can be. She said she has immune system problems and felt unsafe during her years ...