One of my early camping experiences begins with the station wagon loaded with Mom and Dad plus six kids heading down the road. The trip ends up having some unusual visitors.

A list of the 2013 free fishing days in the United States.

There are many families who chose to go camping but do you really know what you are looking for when buying your all important sleeping bag? We all need a sleeping bag whether on a ...

An example of an oil lantern that may be found at a camping store.Oil lamp on a red wall image by Sergey Skleznev from Fotolia.comCamping is a popular recreational activity, which many people enjoy for the natural, outdoor experiences it provides. These often include sitting around a...

A camping trip might seem like just a trip to the outdoors with a tent, but it can be a terrible experience if you don't adequetly plan it out.Finding the right location is the easy part.

Have you ever been lured by colourful and decorative patio umbrellas at beaches and restaurants? Do you know that you can also enjoy summers using these umbrellas in your home? Patio umbrellas are just like ...

Love camping but hate the cold? Well, don't worry, get a tent heater. With a tent heater you can enjoy camping under poor weather conditions.

There is nothing quite like packing up the family and heading out of the city to get away from it all for a camping trip. Many childhood memories revolve around trips like this, exploring the Great Outdoors and living off the land for a bit, even if only partially so. Camping does take a bit of plan

Compass planes have been used for thousands of years as a way to create a finish on rough wood. This tool has a sharp metal plate that protrudes underneath its base. Using the plate to carve into large pieces of wood, the compass plane effectively shapes and smooths as a craftsmen pushes it across t

Camper Trailers are towed behind a vehicle and provides extra space for campers on a journey. They are more suitable if you are planning a journey to places where there are no hotels to stay.

A freshwater holding tank holds all the water you use for washing, cooking and drinking while camping when there is not an available water hookup. The freshwater tank must be clean before water is stored there to ensure the water is free of bacteria. The freshwater tank in an RV should be cleaned wh

Travel trailers use rubber, inflatable tires like any other vehicle. These tires are susceptible to flats, punctures and damage, and as such you need to carry a suitable spare for the trailer for these mishaps. There are typically two different methods that trailer makers use to mount the spare tire

It is amazing the interesting tidbits of information you can learn at a coffee shop. In fact, just the other day I met a very interesting gentleman. He was about 85 years old, divorced 7-times, and a recovering alcoholic of 20+ years. He is still working in his retirement as a computer consultant af

Sitting around a campfire out on the trail cooking or telling ghost stories is a favorite pastime of outdoor enthusiasts across the globe. Whether in your backyard or out in the wilderness, a fire pit can be potentially hazardous if the proper precautions haven't been taken. You should adhere to all

Campground Review - Virginia City RV Park, Virginia City, Montana

Going camping is lots of fun, with thousands of New Zealanders choosing this type of holiday every year. Camping grounds in New Zealand are readily available with some privately owned, with many located next to ...

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For a lot of people, a outdoor camping trip is really a return to basics. Camping excursions are a present day kind of escapism wherein people step out to the wild or nature to escape ...

For many years now tent manufactures have been looking for the perfect tent for the happy camper. So we now have a tent that with minimum effort will inflate it and provide you a temporary home. I have tried a couple of these so called 'instant' tents, the first one being the Gelert Instan

A review of the Jackson Lake Campground and Park in Canal Winchester, Ohio- submitted by Jeff