David's Camping Blog January 2008 Archive

Email course for first time campers
Are you ready to try camping? Do you need help getting started? Then subscribe to my 5-day email course. By the end of the week you'll know what camping gear ... Read More

Thursday January 31, 2008 | permalink | comments (0)

Community Gallery - What's New
"This was taken from the picnic table on my campsite. I have been camping at this campground in the Stanislaus National Forest for more than 20 years." ~ M. Dunn More ... Read More

Tuesday January 29, 2008 | permalink | comments (0)

Biscuit Stew
Camping Recipe of the Week"This is super easy to make and really sticks to your ribs. Because of the size of an RV oven, you can't make much more than ... Read More

Monday January 28, 2008 | permalink | comments (0)

Bad Camping Experiences
Camping is supposed to be fun, but sometimes things don't go as well as we would like. Things like bad weather, noisy neighbors, dirty bathrooms, or poor management can quickly ... Read More

Friday January 25, 2008 | permalink | comments (44)

Sunrises and Sunsets
One of the rewards of camping is that you have a better likelihood of being outdoors at just the right moment to catch a beautiful sunrise or sunset. The photo ... Read More

Thursday January 24, 2008 | permalink | comments (1)

Community Gallery - What's New
"This picture was taken from the inside of our tent as we woke up early on a Saturday morning in July. We were camped on a lake front lot. What ... Read More

Tuesday January 22, 2008 | permalink | comments (0)

Quick Grill Chicken
Camping Recipe of the Week"I used this recipe all the time when I was a scoutmaster, and I couldn't grill them fast enough to keep up with the demand." ~ ... Read More

Monday January 21, 2008 | permalink | comments (0)

Do you charcoal grill?
Charcoal grilling is one of the most popular ways to cook at the campground. Campers may have a choice of using the grate over a fire ring or bringing a ... Read More

Friday January 18, 2008 | permalink | comments (0)

Is Your RV Ready for Winter?
Product Review - This DVD is a great tutorial about Winterizing and Storing Your RV. Mark Polk demonstrates how easy it is to do the job yourself in your driveway. ... Read More

Thursday January 17, 2008 | permalink | comments (2)

Beef Stew
Camping Recipe of the Week"I made up this recipe while camping at Guntersville Lake Campground, a place my husband and I visit twice a year. I always take my Dutch ... Read More

Monday January 14, 2008 | permalink | comments (0)

What does "leave no trace" mean?
The first thing I do when I arrive at a campsite is to police the area. I always take plastic garbage bags along just for this purpose. The last thing ... Read More

Friday January 11, 2008 | permalink | comments (10)

Family Fun in Central Florida
Central Florida may not have the sunny beaches, but there is no shortage of fun around Orlando. Theme parks and family attractions abound, and outdoor recreation is plentiful...read more

Tuesday January 8, 2008 | permalink | comments (0)

Sausage Stew
Camping Recipe of the WeekThis is a simple one-pot dish that uses your favorite sausage and vegetables. There's no right or wrong way to make this stew. You can cook ... Read More

Monday January 7, 2008 | permalink | comments (0)

What campground amenity is most important to you?
Camping is an art, and there is no wrong way to camp. However, we all have our wants and needs, and campgrounds try to satisfy those by supplying amenities to ... Read More

Friday January 4, 2008 | permalink | comments (8)

Community Gallery - What's New
Mount Collins Shelter sits only 0.7 miles in from the road to Clingman's Dome. It's a beautiful hike through pines. This is a typical Appalachian Trail shelter with two large ... Read More

Thursday January 3, 2008 | permalink | comments (0)