Category: Camping

So, you have decided to go camping for the weekend or maybe even the week, but you aren’t sure what you will eat during your trip. Well, you are probably going to need some good camping recipes to get you started. Let’s face it, you won’t have access to a gourmet kitchen or maybe even […]

Since our last great camping in Death Valley National Park last December, we had been looking for another campground that would be closer to home as a weekend getaway but at the same time not so close that we would feel as if we are camping in our own backyard. And while my hubby always […]

The destination of our scheduled adventure is the next item we should discuss. A family member could be chosen to research area camping grounds and camping areas. If our destination is a long distance from home, the routes, logistics of the trip, (such as planned rest areas and availability of fueling stations on route) could […]

Camping in a traditional tent creates all kinds of problems that are avoided with hammock camping. That said, some people are better off sticking with the more conventional form of shelter. Here are a few things to consider when deciding whether you want to try a hammock. New Campsites Are Possible Anyone who has set […]

Camping is always a good way to see the beautiful outdoors and enjoy the wildlife. Chugach State Park is the first park that I read about, it is located in south central Alaska and it approximately a half million acres. South Central Alaska contains extensive ocean shoreline, abundant lakes, massive glaciers and ice fields. The […]

Many campers refer to a bandana as the “swiss knife of camping”. While it serves as a great fashion statement or for sun protection, a standard size bandana has plenty more uses in the outdoors that you can imagine. Some outdoorsmen even use it as a survival tool. So the next time you’re heading outdoors, […]

To go on a camping trip all by yourself sure is an exciting thing! There’s nothing like being in nature alone and being able to explore, relax and do fun activities all on your own terms. But solo camping is equally nerve-wrecking, especially for first-timers. It’s normal to wonder if you’ll be safe out there. […]

Aluminum foil. Every household has them – they’re inexpensive, readily available and is easy to pack and store along with your gear. They’re used primarily to cook food over a campfire and many campers bring some for that function when they’re outdoors. But a roll of aluminum foil has so many more uses other than […]