The state of Minnesota is ideal for people wishing to enjoy the unspoiled beauty of forests, lakes and volcanic mountains. There are 72 State Parks here, offering the opportunity for outdoor pursuits and spotting wildlife such as bald eagles, black bears, timber wolves and mousse. The best way to get close to nature is to [...]
If you’ve got a family and kids, vacations can be expensive or even out of the question. However, there are some vacation ideas for families that are both inexpensive and lots of fun for everyone. Did you ever think of getting a used camping trailer and taking off with the whole family to get a [...]
Though camping is not for everyone, there are many families that enjoy a weekend away in the wilderness. Some don’t go that far, but like to find an organized campground to camp for a few days or even a few weeks. Though some like to have travel campers when they go camping a lot, some [...]
Though I don’t go camping any longer, I will probably do so again in the future. One thing I learned in the past when we did our yearly camping trip was that you should avoid buying stuff in camping shops if you can at all help it. It didn’t seem to matter how well prepared [...]
Camping in winter can be pretty challenging. You don’t realize how much you rely on the amenities of modern life until you try to put them behind you. Even setting up a campsite in summer is difficult sometimes. Getting clean water, finding places to go to the bathroom, preparing food, and even sleeping comfortably can [...]
Last year we loaded up the kids and joined a bunch of friends for a long weekend camping trip out at Rushing River. Rushing River is a fantastic camping spot. The campsites are spacious (most have electrical), the washrooms are clean, the beaches are sandy and close to the campsites and Rushing River boasts a [...]
Camping air beds are a dream come true for many of us who go on regular outdoor trips. I love going on hikes and I really love sleeping outside at our campground. My back, however, isn’t really crazy about the whole thing. I actually thought that my camping adventures were a thing of the past [...]
The state of Maine is a terrific place for a vacation. The coast is rugged and there are pinewoods and clear lakes to explore. Getting close to nature is the best way of seeing everything and campgrounds in Maine offer different kinds of accommodation and space for tents and RVs.