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Camping Etiquette
Most of us plan our camping trips in advance. We spend time sorting and packing our supplies and equipment. We daydream about our adventure and all the good times we’ll have on this camping trip. The day comes for our long awaited camping adventure in a beautiful national forest with family and friends. It is Read More >>
Before you hit the road – stocking your camp kitchen
Before we got our recreational vehicle (RV), my kitchen was two large homemade wooden boxes with drop-down fronts, an ice chest, a two burner propane camp stove, and the end of a picnic table. The RV kitchen (galley) I work in today has most of the comforts of home (although much smaller scale) including a Read More >>
Home Remedies for campers
Certainly not high tech, each of the following home remedies were things I had on hand and helped. One not listed, because the ingredient isn’t a standard in my pantry, is a yogurt facial. I discovered this remedy when work had me flying a lot and now use it wheneven altitude, environment, and age makes Read More >>
Tips for Dealing with Gas Prices
Whether you drive a motorhome, truck, SUV, or sedan, gas prices impact your vacation by emptying your wallet. The following are suggestions provided in a summer 2008 (remember gas topped $4 per gallon) Highways magazine. Highways is a magazine for recreational vehcile (RV) travelers but their suggestions should help all drivers. 1. Follow the manufacturer’s Read More >>
What, Where, How and When of Packing an RV – Lessons learned
What to pack when you travel in a recreational vehicle (rv) is simple – take everything you need. Your rv will be either your vacation or primary home and you’ll want to duplicate the comforts of home. Afterall, you aren’t a tent camper anymore. We have seen people bring their fancy coffee makers, sewing machines, a Read More >>
Ways to beat the bugs
Our 2010 season of research may have been the worst season for bugs, but there is always next year. Here are some things we have learned over the years and help us beat the bugs. Look for the least buggy environment. Avoid campsites with weedy undergrowth; bugs like to hide in there. Avoid areas with Read More >>
Tips for Successful Camping with Children
Camping is a family activity. For most of us, camping with the children was the only affordable vacation available to us. It was great fun but could also be a huge hassle. Try these 7 ideas to reduce the hassle and increase the fun. 1. Get the children’s input. What do they like to do? Read More >>
Cooking at Elevation
While camped at Gunnison, Colorado, a fellow camper complained about her difficulties in preparing a pot of pasta the night before. I had to chuckle for her problem sounded familiar. If you have cooked a meal or even made a cup of coffee above 3,500 ft elevation can appreciate that camper’s frustrations with cooking at Read More >>
Ideas for camping fun with children
Get the children’s input. What do they like to do? Swim? Hike? Fish? What do they want to see? Wildlife? Waterfalls? What would they like to eat? Hot dogs on a stick? S’mores? GORP? Use this information in preparation for your family’s time outdoors. Have an activity box for each child. Fill an old shoe Read More >>
Use Your RV’s Freezer
In my opinion, one of the greatest advantages of camping in a recreational vehicle is its freezer. Here are somethings you can put away in cold storage: Milk – freeze in smaller containers that fit nicely into your freeze. Give yourself at least 24 hours to defrost in refrigerator. Given with the two of Read More >>
