Archive for March, 2009
The Grand Canyon Camping Experience
The Grand Canyon is one of the Seven Wonders of the World and a great way to experience it is by taking a camping trip to appreciate its rock formations and wholly enjoy its uniqueness. There are various different opportunities for camping in this, the most famous national park in the United States. Here you [...]
4 Tips For Planning A One Day Camping Trip
Some people love to spend a week camping; others find that a one-day camping trip is just enough for them. A one day camping trip can be a lot of fun, especially for the family that does not have several days to spend in the woods. Here are some tips for planning a fun filled, [...]
Camping In Your Own Backyard Can Be Great Fun
Often the first step to a lifetime of camping trips starts in your own backyard. It is also the easiest and safest way to find out just how much you enjoy life in the great outdoors. Most children love camping out under the stars but don’t let them have all the fun. It can be [...]
2 Tasty, Easy Campfire Recipes
Camping is one of America’s favorite pastimes. Not only does it give family a chance to enjoy the great outdoors, it allows them to spend time together. Camping is not for everyone and people will have their own ideas about how much “stuff” to bring with them. Some will want to bring everything but the [...]
Taking Precautions For Festival Camping
Festival season is fast approaching with many annual festivals and huge concerts planned for the next few months. Camping at festivals can be a lot of fun and a great way to make new friends. However it also creates situations that simply don’t arise anywhere else for regular campers. Security can be a nightmare so [...]
Bugs And Bites When Camping
Camping is a great way to enjoy vacation and family time while you soak in the beauty of the natural world. It would seem that nothing can detract from your good time. Then twilight and the gloaming come around and your group can become a smorgasbord for annoying biting bugs. If you would rather stay [...]
Selecting The Right Bags To Keep Warm
Every piece of equipment you take on a camping trip is important and each should be selected with careful consideration. Never underestimate how cold it can be at night time, a well chosen sleeping bag is vital. Your body will lose heat at night; air is the best insulator and the secret to keeping warm. [...]
How To Make Magic Around The Campfire?
Sitting around a crackling, toasty campfire while you listen to the insects serenade you, is usually the highlight of the day for most campers. The whole gang is gathered round together and stories and songs seem to flow easy. Once the embers begin to wane and there is more ash than there is a fire, [...]
Camping Tips For A Happy Trail
There aren’t many outdoor adventures that beat taking your whole family on a camping trip. Sleeping under an open sky and exploring the heavens away from your everyday civilization opens the mind more than anything else. Going on a camping trip is a great way to expose your children to nature. Here are a few [...]
Items For Keeping Warm While Camping
Keeping warm while sleeping under the stars is essential. If you have to carry all your equipment, then invest in state of the art sleeping bags. Some of these are designed to cope with arctic conditions so a cool mountain range in summer is a breeze. Before it’s time to sleep, a well built camp [...]
