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• How to Make a Homemade Camping Toilet

  Bringing a toilet along on a back country camping trip makes bathroom time more comfortable. A homemade camping toilet is cheap to make. Using the toilet is environmentally friendly because you carry your waste out with you instead of… read more

• Camping at Mount Rushmore

  Located in the Black Hills of South Dakota, Mount Rushmore is famous for the mountain carved with the faces of four of America's greatest Presidents: George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Abraham Lincoln and Theodore Roosevelt. However,… read more

• Camping in Acadia National Park

  Acadia National Park is located off the Maine coast on over 47,000 acres that exist on three separate islands. The park was established in 1916 by President Wilson and contains Cadillac Mountain, which has an elevation of 1,528 feet, m… read more

• How to Assemble a Pup Tent

  Pup tents are the basic standard for back-country camping. While there are a variety of self-raising tents available these days, the standard pup tent is still the most durable and rugged. The last thing any camper wants is for his ten… read more

• How to Make Homemade Ice Cream While Camping With No Electricity

  Homemade ice cream tastes much better than store-bought, no matter if it is made in your home or while camping. You may not be able to make ice cream while hiking or back-country camping, but it is possible to make ice cream at a campg… read more

• How to Camp at Grand Teton National Park

  What better way to enjoy the awe-inspiring scenery of the Teton Range than by spending nights enjoying the great outdoors. There are six campgrounds within or near Grand Teton National Park. Sites are available for groups (such as Boy… read more

• List of Things to Do in Redwood National Park

  Open year round, the 131, 000 acres dedicated as the Redwood National and State Parks make up one of the most beautiful places in North America. Outdoor enthusiasts visit this natural wonder every year to participate in outdoor activit… read more

• The Best Places to Travel in China

  China is immense, both geographically and historically, and offers many opportunities for story-telling for the curious traveler. Whether inspecting the battalion of terracotta warriors in Xi'an, hiking through small ethnic villages ne… read more

• Campgrounds & National Parks in California

  California is home to several National parks ranging from dense forests to desert landscapes. Campgrounds are located within most of California's National Parks although some sites may need to be reserved months in advance as visitor d… read more

• The Best Backpacking Water Filters

  One of the fundamentals of back-country camping is that it is difficult to carry enough water for the entire trip. The minimum daily water requirement for the average person is two-thirds of a gallon, which weighs 5.5 pounds. Back-coun… read more

• Campgrounds on Norris Lake, Tennessee

  Norris Lake is an extensive reservoir system formed by the damming of the Clinch River in eastern Tennessee. A trio of state parks were developed as part of the dam project, providing ample opportunities for camping and other outdoor a… read more

• Tallahassee, Florida Campgrounds

  Football games and politics aren't the only reason to visit Tallahassee, the capital of Florida. Natural, cultural and historic attractions dot the city landscape, and the surrounding countryside has been extensively protected by local… read more

• Campgrounds in Inyokern, California

  Inyokern is a small town in south-central California, about 90 miles from Bakersfield. For campers, it offers a variety of outdoor opportunities. The town is flanked on the west by Sequoia National Forest and to the east by Death Valle… read more

• Campgrounds at Big Bend National Park, Texas

  The Big Bend National Park has 800,000 acres of wilderness where one can explore to one's hearts content. However, it is desert and can be very hot in summer, so precautions need to be taken. The park has rivers, mountains and deserts… read more

• How to Avoid Some Common Pitfalls When Buying Cheap Camping Gear

  Camping season kicks off in early spring and lasts until early fall. Campers who begin shopping for last-minute camping gear will find very few deals. The best time to shop for camping gear is during the off-season when retailers roll… read more

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