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Camping the Internet
Online resources for planning outdoor adventures.

Find everything on the Internet for planning your next camping trip or outdoor adventure. Thanks to the technology of the Web, anyone can learn to have fun camping by following the advice of fellow campers and using the various resources available online. Whether you're trying to plan a family camping trip, a vacation to the national parks, a weekend hike along the coast, a trek in the mountains, or a visit to one of the state parks, all the info is there.

The Internet can help you do all this and more. Find where to go, how to get there, what to do if you get poison ivy, how to make s'mores, who's got the best deal on sleeping bags, how to cook over a campfire, make online reservations, or receive email at the campground. So, before you head out on your next camping trip, explore the following categories of camping and travel subjects.


  • Advice and Tips - Camping tips and advice, frequently asked questions, and other Web sites, which offer suggestions and useful information for enjoying the outdoors.

  • Campgrounds - Find a campground with these resources for State Parks, National Parks and Forests, and state-by-state lists of campground directories and campgrounds with Web sites.

  • Camping Gear - A list of online retail shops for camping and outdoor equipment: tents, sleeping bags, clothes; outdoor cooking supplies; camping gear reviews; and gear for outdoor recreation.

  • Maps and Trip Planners - For free directions to your next travel destination, try these online services that offer easy vacation planners, trip routers, and personalized maps.

  • Outdoor Cooking - Lots of recipes, plus tips and resources for barbecues, grilling, Dutch ovens, campfire safety, and more.

You'll find these resources and more on the Subject Library.

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