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  • Premade Meal Ideas for a Camping Trip

    Camping trips are fun activities that involve the whole family, sometimes even a number of families. These outings call for careful planning and meal preparation, especially if children are among the campers. Because the comforts of home are missing---no running water, no refrigeration and no microwave---it is crucial to choose food items that may be cooked… read more

  • RV Meal Ideas

    Even the largest RVs have limited counter space available for cooking. Make cooking easier in an RV by preparing one-pot meals and no-cook meals. Cooking meals in one pot or making simple-to-prepare no-cook meals saves counter space and reduces after-meal cleanup time. Choose the right one-pot or no-cook RV meals and you will not sacrifice taste or nutrition… read more

  • Campfire Meal Ideas

    Camping is a great family vacation. But many families aren't used to eating even home cooked meals, let alone meals cooked over an open flame. But even though the microwave and stovetop was left home, familiar meals can be made in the great outdoors to satisfy even the pickiest camper. read more

  • Camping Trip Premade Meal Ideas

    You have loaded your pack, filled your camping stove with fuel and marked the trail on the map. Now the only thing missing is the food! Sometimes, figuring out what food to bring on a camping trip can be the most overwhelming aspect of trip preparation. Here are a few easy-to-make meal options that taste good and are easy to prep before you hit the trail. read more

  • Meal Ideas for Hiking

    Many hikers and campers aren't sure what to eat on the trails. They know they can't carry around a gourmet meal, but also don't want to take a trip to the Army Supply store to stock up on MREs for the trek. Dried food is one of the best ways to go when hiking because the food lasts longer and is lighter to carry. Dried fruit and jerky are some of the top sna… read more

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  • Picnic Food Ideas

    If you are outdoors enjoying the wonders of the natural world, you will notice that flavors and textures of food take on a greater intensity. In concocting picnic dishes that will enhance your outdoor experience, choose foods that nour… read more

  • Healthy Camping Meals

    Camping enthusiasts don't have to settle for the same old hot dogs and s'mores. Lighten up your next camping menu with a few diet-friendly dishes. The USDA recommends whole grains, a variety of veggies and lean protein as the basis for… read more

  • Cooking for Camping

    Though it may seem daunting to produce meals while camping, do not let it dissuade you from spending a night or two in the great outdoors. Whether camping in a campground or spending a night or two in the backcountry, you have several… 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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