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  • Camping Ideas for Kids

    Camping is a summer activity for families with kids. You may have already chosen the perfect kid-friendly campground that will be home to your family for the next few days. Working out camping ideas for kids ahead of time is a great way to prevent boredom, unwelcome surprises and frustration on the trip. read more

  • Camping Ideas for Girls

    Finding ideas to keep girls busy and active during camping is best when organized by overall age group. This allows for age-oriented activities that girls will enjoy while camping. Incorporating outdoor ideas that are practical, artistic and enjoyable will allow the girls to get to know each other better and stay active while camping. read more

  • Luxury Camping Ideas

    Luxury camping is not necessarily a new concept, but has not had a name associated with it until recently. Luxury camping, or glamping, is simple to figure out. It is basically camping with some, if not all of the luxuries of home or resort hotels. Campers are looking for comfort and amenities to make the trip easier and less stressful than the typical, slee… read more

  • Halloween Camping Ideas

    If an endless parade of trick-or-treaters is not your idea of a great Halloween celebration, get out of suburbia and head for the hills. Halloween can be a great time of year for camping. The weather is cooler, and the crowds have thinned out so that you may find yourself in a quiet setting. Deer and other wildlife begin to come down to lower elevations as t… read more

  • RV Camping Ideas

    An RV opens up a whole new world when it comes to camping. You are no longer relegated to the great outdoors surrounded by trees and the struggle to find water. RV parking is a major part of the travel landscape, and you can use your rig to follow around sports teams or take advantage of this nation's natural wonders. read more

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  • Camping Food Ideas

    When it comes to camping, one of the most enjoyable highlights is eating and preparing a home-cooked meal. Many camping food ideas are passed down from generation to generation, proving over the years to be hearty and satisfying. When… read more

  • 4x4 Truck Camping Ideas

    4x4 trucks are great way to explore off-road locations and remote areas of the backcountry. When 4x4 trucks are implemented into a camping experience---campsite options are limitless. There are several different ways to camp using a 4x… read more

  • Ideas for Camping With Girls

    Every girl deserves the chance to discover if she will be a "backcountry Betty." Young girls, however, are not always as enthused about camping as young boys if they have not yet had a good experience in the outdoors. Once they find th… read more

  • Fun Camp Food Ideas

    Even the most intrepid campers can get tired of roasted marshmallows and candy bars. Try these recipes as a dessert, snack or even a sweet breakfast to spice up your next camping trip. Some of the recipes require fresh fruits that can… read more

  • Camping Craft Ideas

    Children take to camping like ducks to water. The excitement of sleeping outside or in a tent, the campfire, smores and, of course, the fact that during a camping trip they are virtually expected to get muddy and dirty, all serve to co… read more

  • Cooking Ideas for Camping

    There's nothing quite like eating out under the stars. Good camping meals require planning, to make sure you have the right ingredients in the right amounts, and just a little creativity to achieve the best results. Remember to keep ho… read more

  • Camping Dinner Ideas

    Camping brings with it some surprisingly good cooking opportunities, especially with a campfire. After all, a camp stove is convenient, and using one is essentially a backyard cookout done somewhere else. Camping is special because of… read more

  • Camp Dinner Ideas

    When you're camping, it's easy for dinner to feel like the most important meal of the day. It is a chance to unwind from a full day of outdoor activities and chat with your fellow campers about how the trip is going. A good dinner ea… read more

  • Easy Camping Food Ideas

    Eating while camping doesn't have to be all about roughing it. With a little effort and preparation, you can make delicious and simple meals out in the woods. People often think of hot dogs over an open fire or too much granola when it… read more

  • Backcountry Camping Food Ideas

    Backcountry cooking can be one of the most difficult kinds of camp cooking, mainly because it requires the cook to work with limited, backpacked-in utensils and few ingredients. Most of the time, space and the amount of food you can br… read more

  • Fun Outdoor Camp Ideas

    When you're use to instant entertainment on a screen, it takes adjustment to find fun in the outdoors. But with some creativity and planning, you can have a memorable camping trip. Plan a few outdoor camp ideas into your next adventu… read more

  • Breakfast Ideas for Camping

    Breakfast while camping depends on what you bring, which, in turn, depends on whether you're on a short-lived camping trip or an extended one, and whether you're cooking at a modern campground or at a primitive site. Regardless of your… read more

  • Girls' Camp Hiking Ideas

    Every girls' camp needs a great hiking experience. The Girl Scouts of America encourages hiking as a means for girls to develop inner strength, connect with each other and the natural world, and create a sense of responsibility for the… read more

  • Unique Camping Birthday Ideas

    Camping is a great birthday party idea. It is easy to plan a fun camping trip for a variety of age groups and the possibilities for entertainment are numerous. Camping can take place in your backyard or you can travel to a nearby fores… read more

  • Canoe Camping Food Ideas

    Canoe camping is a popular alternative to traditional backpacking that combines canoeing and camping. Similar to camping and backpacking, food is a very important consideration in your planning. One advantage canoe camping has to back… read more

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    Backcountry Camping Tips

    Backcountry Camping Tips

    You've already tried car and RV camping. You've camped at commercial campsites that had a convenient restroom and water supply. Now, you want to explore the road less traveled. Backcountry camping, also known as primitive camping, is a wonderful way to explore the remote...

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    Beach Camping Near Pismo Beach, California

    Beach Camping Near Pismo Beach, California

    Pismo State Beach, California, has many attractions and activities including camping, swimming, hiking and wildlife viewing. Birdwatching is one of the primary activities in the area. The park also has the largest over-wintering colony of monarch butterflies in the natio...

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    Common Sense Hiking Tips

    Common Sense Hiking Tips

    The first and most fundamental thing is never hike alone. There are too many situations, especially as an unexperienced hiker, where you may find yourself without anyone to help you. So the buddy system works and applies very much in hiking.

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