David's Camping Blog

Food cooking/eating/storage - Cook food outdoors in designated areas, usually around the grill or campfire. Never cook in your tent. A small flame or spark can quickly put holes in ... Read More

Adventure Out - this California based company leads year-round adventure programs for women, men, kids and families. For example, they are currently scheduling a guided weekend snow cave camping trip ... Read More

Camping Recipe of the WeekTry this make-ahead bread recipe. Aussie Damper - a recipe from Cheryl. "This is an old bushies bread. I grew up on this as we live in ... Read More

Today's RV kitchens have most of the conveniences of home, but RVers still appreciate simple recipes that have little cleanup. To that end, Reynolds® Slow Cooker Liners make cleanup fast, ... Read More

If you're shopping for camping gear, now is a good time to take advantage of some big savings from popular online retailers. For example: Cabela's save up to 70% on clothing ... Read More

Parks Magazine Premieres Online - Many of you may have seen Parks, the donor magazine available from the National Park Foundation (NPF). Now you can enjoy the fantastic photography and ... Read More

Tent placement - As a general rule, pick a high level spot to pitch your tent. You'll sleep better, and should it rain during the night water will drain away ... Read More

By simple definition a double wall tent uses a rainfly over the tent, whereas a single wall tent does not. A tent needs to satisfy two functions: it needs to ... Read More

Camping Recipe of the WeekThese pancakes are really yummy. Kids (young and old) will love them. Chocolate Pecan Pancakes - a recipe from David. "This recipe was a chocolate experiment that ... Read More

Choosing a campsite - They say when buying real estate that it's all about location. You could say the same thing about choosing a campsite. When choosing a campsite, look ... Read More

The National Recreation Reservation Service (NRRS) announced yesterday that www.Recreation.gov will be taking Federal land campsite reservations effective 10:00a.m. EST on February 7. At that time, the current NRRS Web ... Read More

Camping Recipe of the WeekDo you like fried chicken? Here's an easy Dutch oven version. Campfire Chicken - a recipe from Bob. "I tried this by accident one night during a ... Read More

Try out gear in advance - When you acquire new camping gear, take the time to try it out before you get to the campground. Set the tent up in ... Read More