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.
Camping on a shoestring
The summer camping season is just beginning. It is time to enjoy a Mother nature. But alittle short on cash and camping equipment? Never fear, here are some suggestions: Tent – You could borrow a tent from a friend or use the back seat of your car but think about these two alternatives: buy an Read More >>
Tips for buying a motorhome
We have invested a lot of time and money into our “little” motorhome. Here are some things I’ve leaned to look for when shopping for my next RV: – Check that the bathroom sink does not drain into the black water tank. It should go to the gray water tank. Don’t expect the salesperson to Read More >>
Managing Increasing Gas Prices
Gasoline continues to be less than $2.50 in my corner of the country but I know other locations aren’t as fortune. The following piece was first published June 1, 2009. Even though the price of gas isn’t as high, the suggestions, tips, and advice provide still holds true. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Whether you drive a motorhome, truck, Read More >>
In my pantry is –
The RV is parked in front of the house and loading begun. Our annual conversion from stationary home-based residents to mobile full-time RVers has begun. Fred and I may debate over what clothes to bring but there is no debate when it comes to pantry. We have learned, while there are grocery stores everywhere, not Read More >>
Why travel in a motorhome?
The largest and probably best reason to camp in an a recreational vehicle (RV), whether van, travel trailer, or motorhome, is because it provides us with a hassle-free way to see America, particularly in our line of work. Another reason we prefer our RV as it comes with a kitchen, bathroom, livingroom and bedroom. Okay, Read More >>
Want a travel-loving pup
When you are a full-time RVer, you want a travel–loving pup to share your adventures. I often tease Fred by telling others he would be more likely to leave me behind than our puppies, Maybe or Ralf, when he wants to go camping. Maybe, recused from a Livingston, MT shelter last year, seems to have Read More >>
Stretching eases the stiffness
There is, however, one lingering problem. My muscles seem to tighten up quicker now. This is especially true after a long drive in the motorhome. After sitting for a couple of hours everything hurts when I first start moving around. To combat this I’ve started stretching more often. If you share this problem with me, Read More >>
Picture taking tips from Olympus camera
I love to take photographs of the places we visit and the things we see. However, I am still not very good. This year I’m going to tryto apply these photo tips from Olympus camera folks in the hopes of improving. (I’ll post some on this blog to show you my progress.) * When photographing landscapes, Read More >>
Best NF Campgrounds in Arizona
After more than twenty years of crisscrossing this magnificent country, visiting 156 national forests and 20 grasslands, Fred and Suzi Dow have come to appreciate the diversity of recreational opportunities found in national forests and grasslands. When asked, “What is the best campground?,” their answer often is “Depends on what you want to do.” This Read More >>
Can’t beat these – Biscuits
How can you have a campfire and not make S’mores? How can you have meat sauce smothered spaghetti without garlic bread? And how can you eat beef stew without biscuits? At least, that is how it is in my house, or motorhome. The S’mores and garlic bread are easy on a campfire but the biscuits Read More >>
