Suzi’s Blog
The U.S. National Forest Campgrounds Guide website, www.forestcamping.com, is a wealth of information about developed campgrounds in all 176 national forests and grasslands across the country. It is basically an encyclopedia, straight forward and impersonal. Suzi’s Blog adds a little personal touch to the ForestCamping.com website with postings about our experiences, adventures, and discoveries along with other postings related to camping, national forests and grasslands, and family fund.
I am Suzi Dow and I hope you will find something interesting, something helpful, something informative, but mostly something that will help you get out and discover our national forests and grasslands.
Campfire songs to help the drive
There are many great things about Texas but driving an Interstate highway through west Texas is not one of them. I have to work at finding something to hold my interest as we motor through this area. When driving through west Texas, I call upon just about every campfire song I can recall. Since my Read More >>
How I avoid getting bug bites
I love the Outdoors and all that it is. However one thing I wish my time Outdoors didn’t include is bug bites. Don’t get me wrong. I appreciate bugs and understand their place in the eco-system but why do they have to see me as a food source? Well, I guess its part of their Read More >>
Fire Ants – Beware!!!
As we leave the Southern Region behind, I have to say overall our time in the south has been good. The folks have been friendly and hospitable, even if the weather hasn’t been Chamber of Commerce. Yep, for the most part we enjoyed our time in Kentucky, Tennessee, Alabama, Mississippi, and Texas. However, one thing Read More >>
Summary of leasons learned
We have started our 19th year as part-time full-time RVers. We always look forward to hitting the road. Every year we have so many great adventures, see so many sights, and meet tons of amazing people. Each year is another learning experience. I’l like to share with you the following are a summary of leasons Read More >>
Ecotourism – life blood for some
“Ecotourism” as defined by Michael Klesius, “is responsible travel to natural areas that conserve the environment and sustain the well-being of the local people.” He provided this definition in a September 2002 National Geographic article titled “State of the Planet.” When I read the definition of “Ecotourism” images of the plains of Africa, mysterious jungles Read More >>
Home Remedies for Campers
Here are some home remedies I have used when far from home, on the road, or deep in the woods. Aching Back – Fill a plastic zipper bag of crushed ice and apply to the sore area two or three time a day for no longer than 20 minutes. Alternate ice pack with a warm, Read More >>
Notable Campground Dilemma
Each month in our newsletter we identify a “Notable” campground. In some ways, it’s the easiest part of writing the Newsletter. In other ways, it can be the most challenging. What makes one campground “notable” over others? This designation has lead to some heated debates between Fred and I. Here is one debate over Superior Read More >>
Travel Activity Notebook
Have an Activity Binder for each child. You’ll need: Get a 3-ring binder, a package of plastic sleeves, and at least one pencil “pocket.” You might also want: – some paper clips or clothes pins (used to hold paper to binder’s cover; – some paper towels or a cloth to wipe plastic sleeves clean; – Read More >>
Camper’s style vanilla pudding
A batch of instant pudding, any flavor, has always been a family favorite around our campsite. It has always been made by the children. You see, I have long felt, the cook is on vacation, too, so others need to pitch-in. This pudding is easy enough Dad, as well as toddlers, can make. And the Read More >>
Camping Essentials
Camping Essentials are those things you feel are critical to a successful camping. Here are mine: Permits/confirmations for whatever you do – when needed. (Backpackers in California will want to obtain a campfire permit from any of the national forests in the state.) First Aid kit – Either one like this with everything in it Read More >>
