Iron Rangers
Friday July 29, 2005
Question: I've seen several campgrounds listing an "iron ranger" as a feature. What is this?Answer: An "iron ranger" is a fee collection box used at campgrounds that do not have ... Read More
National Forest Campgrounds
Thursday July 28, 2005
My favorite place to camp is the national forests. The facilities are usually simple but adequate. The local scenery is almost always fantastic. You can find out more about National ... Read More
First Aid Checklist
Tuesday July 26, 2005
You've arrived at the campground and sent the kids off to the playground while you set up camp. It's during these early moments at the campground that we tend to ... Read More
Camping Hot Spots
Thursday July 21, 2005
Summer campers prefer destinations where they can cool off. If you're looking for a campsite near the beach or beside the lake, consider one of these popular hot spots. Be ... Read More
Freedom Tent For Disabled Campers
Tuesday July 19, 2005
Product Review - The Eureka/BlueSky Designs Freedom tent is a 3 season, 2 person tent designed to meet the specific needs of disabled campers. Assistive technology helps people with disabilities ... Read More
Best and Worst National Parks
Saturday July 16, 2005
Traveler and National Geographic's Center for Sustainable Destinations surveyed 300 experts and asked them to rate 55 North American parks. Gateway towns near the parks were considered in the survey. ... Read More
Plans for Chuck Boxes
Thursday July 14, 2005
A chuck box comes in handy for keeping your camp kitchen organized. If you like to do home projects, then these easy chuck box plans may be just what you ... Read More
Getting Away Closer To Home
Tuesday July 12, 2005
It's not always possible with today's limited leisure time to plan a weeklong camping trip. Nor do we always have time for a weekend trip. If it requires a long ... Read More
Are your campground neighbors considerate?
Tuesday July 5, 2005
Most campers are considerate of their neighbors and respect quiet hours, but some campers could care less that they are disturbing the family on the next campsite. How do you ... Read More
Looking for a place to camp in isolation?
Friday July 1, 2005
Camper's love to get away from it all, yet isolated campsites are getting harder to find. It usually requires heading into the back country of a national park or forest, ... Read More