Campgrounds

There are all kinds of jobs here on Mount Desert Island, but most are seasonal. And many of those jobs are filled in advance by people from other countries. But the local hotels and motels are...

There's nothing better than waking up in a tent in the middle of a federal campground in early spring. You inhale the fresh air, hear the birds singing, and then realize that you have to leave the...

The square or reef knot is a basic knot that can be used to tie two ends of equal size and texture ropes together. It is a very useful knot, however, it should not be used in situations where if...

Here is a quick way to fashion a simple tent with some fabric, a couple of sticks, and some string. Obviously, you can improvise something simpler than what is described below. The benefits of a...

Want to camp out at Acadia National Park and you don't have a reservation? No problem, I will show you how to get to Acadia National Park' s Seawall campground, open only to first come first...

Campfires are one of the most important survival key if you are lost in the wilderness. But, they can also be one of the most fun activities to do with your friends. When you build a campfire...

Whether you love car camping, camping in tents, or touring in an RV, you're going to need a campground to settle in at night. Here are 10 of the best campgrounds in Northern California. It won't...

Sometimes we have a job requiring taking our home environment with us on the job. This includes sleeping at night, even in the winter without the warmth of a room with heat. As a contract...

A camping toilet is a convenient way to get rid of bodily waste without having to pop a squat in the woods where poison ivy may be nearby. Camping toilets require very few supplies are very...

Do you know how to pitch a 4 man tent? Most novice campers have never set up a tent before, and usually find themselves struggling once they get to the campsite. It’s easy to get frustrated and...

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Campfires are great and keep you warm when camping or even hanging out in your backyard if your city allows it. There are some techniques to building a fire that work well and others that will...

You would think that an article about how to make a camp fire would be totally useless, but it is really not as easy as you would think. In this article I will go through three alternatives

Nothing could be worse than the dreaded itch of a mosquito bite. Well, maybe poison ivy but I'm not really sure about that. When you have been outside your house or in the woods with no protection...

Walt Disney World located near Orlando Florida is a very popular place to go on vacations or holidays. It offers four separate theme parks, two different water parks, a shopping area, sports...

Camping is a lot of fun. Taking the time to set up your campsite as soon as you get to your destination can help get you organized and get you on your way to have a great time.

Starting a campfire is reasonably easy if you know how to do it. Whether you're going camping with your family or just cooking s'mores, you need to know how to start a fire, keep it going and put...

If you are an avid camper and you do not care what season it is to go camping, this article will provide you dare-devils one way of surviving very cold weather.

You've just had a great day hiking through the wilderness, or you've just finished up a nice campfire with the kids. Now it's time for bed! However, you don't want to just pop in bed. A few...

Thinking of going camping? Haven't been camping in awhile or have never gone at all? Not sure of what supplies you will need? You've definitely come to the right place.

Easily start your campfire with little or no paper!

If you spend alot of your summer weekends camping, you probably tend to forget some things the first couple of times. In this article, is a list of things you might need to take with you, so you...

Do you think you can't afford a good summer vacation this year because of the economy? Consider these ideas and tips to plan and enjoy a family vacation for under $500.

When you are planning to family camp for the first time you, and the kids, may have some hesitations. To eliminate any insecurity here are some basic camping ideas to try and information for...

You need an inexpensive toilet to take on vacation or to the beach. Here's a great, easy way to make one for less than $20.00 that's not "roughing it" too much. This toilet idea is...

As the beautiful and rainy skies appear all of the dedicated campers get ready for there yearly or monthly camping tricks. Nothing beats the outdoors and having a great times with friends and...

Whether you're on vacation or not, you tend to spend at least a little bit of money every day. However, there are some ways to take a virtually free vacation. In other words, you'll be able to...

Looking for a great weekend getaway at a really low cost? Try going camping!

Are you trying to plan a frugal vacation? There are a lot of fun destinations that won't sink your financial ship. You just need to be creative and flexible.

One of the best things about camping is that we can take our dogs along us. We enjoy camping and we love to camp with our dogs. Most campgrounds allow one or two small dogs per camper and as...

Suppose you’d like to spend a few days, a weekend, or even a week or two visiting the Big Apple but you really don’t want to spend hundreds of dollars on a hotel. Here’s how to camp near New York...

Tired of seeing your old newspapers just lying around piling up but hate the idea of throwing them away? Here's a way to recycle them into fire starter logs and make something useful from all...

Located in upstate New York, in the foothills of the Catskill Mountains, the Village of Cooperstown, NY is surrounded by natural beauty and loaded with interesting things to do. Cooperstown sits...

KOA campgrounds are a great choice for accommodations if you are travelling on a budget. KOA campgrounds offer RV and tent camping sites. Some KOA campgrounds also offer cabin rentals, group...

Membership campgrounds abound in the United States and Canada and provide members with many benefits not afforded at public campgrounds and can offer significant savings over public campgrounds. ...

Have you always hankered to visit Sedona, Arizona but were put off by the cost of lodging? Well search no more. Now you can visit the famous Red Rock Country and experience a vortex on a budget,...

Camping has been a popular pastime for many families for years. With families trying to cut down on expenses, more people may turn to camping as opposed to taking vacations that include airfare,...

Are you nostalgic for those times when you were young and you would sit around the campfire, telling stories for hours on end? Would you like to know how to build a campfire for many different...

Smores are those mouth-watering campfire desserts that can't be beat. The melty chocolate, gooey marshmallow, and crispy graham crackers all come together in perfect and very delicious harmony. If...

San Diego is full of hotels. You can find hotels in every price range from $50 a night to $400 a night, all with full restaurants, heated pools, cable TV and room service. But what if you want to...

An effective way to plan a winter camping trip. I will outline what you need and how to plan an itinerary.

Camping onsite at Coachella has its benefits: easy onsite parking, your tent is only steps from the entry gates, and there are plenty of people who want to party all the time. BUT, camping onsite...

Before you go to summer camp, you need to buy summer clothes, pack a few swim suits, and you need to come up with some good fun summer camp pranks. Part of the tradition of going to summer camp...

You've probably heard of a road trip before, maybe you've even been on a few. But have you ever considered going on a camping road trip? If you are adventurous and enjoy seeing the great outdoors,...

Planning your next vacation to California? California has an excellent variety of campgrounds available, from camping among the Redwoods to pitching a tent next to the Pacific Ocean. Here's a few...

When camping, there are lots of different places that you can stay. You can choose to be at a campground with tons of amenities, or you can choose to be out in the wilderness with nothing around....

If the money woes have you putting off your family vacation this year or you're just interested in trying something new, consider camping in a tent. If you are used to 5-star hotels and luxury,...

Family vacations are special events that leave lasting memories. However, with tightening budgets and limited luxuries, how can a family afford this yearly break?

What is dry camping or boondocking as it is sometimes called? It is camping without water, electrical or sewer hookups. It is camping without a fully self-contained motorhome or trailer. This is...

Camping is most enjoyable when you take the time to research until you find the camping tent that is just right for you and your family.