Summer is upon us and many people are opting for vacations closer to home or less luxurious trips which fit our budgets. Camping vacations are one of the most popular options on the summer agenda. While you still have to spend some money to get out of town, once you’ve reached your destination, camping is [...]
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 [...]
One of the most important elements of any camping or backpacking experiences is your food preparation. A fun trip into the great outdoors can quickly turn into a nightmare without the right cooking equipment. Chewing on raw macaroni and eating cold beans is no way to end a day of vigorous hiking or a really [...]
One of the biggest hassles of camping is getting clean. Camping can be great fun, but not having a camping shower can take away from the enjoyment. Many camp grounds do provide camping shower buildings in the larger parks, however going to these types of parks is not the kind of getting back to nature [...]
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 [...]