Camping is a great way to see Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. You can camp right in the park which means you’ll be close to all the attractions like waterfalls, rock formations, and the lake. Should you camp when you visit Pictured Rocks? Being close to nature lets you experience Pictured Rocks in a completely different way and will make you […]
Most experienced campers know that mealtime is a lot easier when it is pre-planned and organized. This tip includes having the right cooking utensils and kitchen aids. Naturally, the best tools will vary with each camper’s cooking style. However, here are some items that most campers will agree are must-have camp cooking gear and kitchen tools that will make cooking […]
Common Camping Challenges And How to Remedy Them? The most common mistake made by leisure campers is to be found unprepared in a tough situation. However, no matter the skill level or experience, anything can happen in the wilderness that requires quick thinking and a plan to solve camping problems. Firewood needs to be seasoned and completely dry before it […]
The Best Family Camping Tips and Tricks? Camping with young children can be fun! Remember to plan, invite another family, leave toys at home, and plan age-appropriate activities. Camping can be an enjoyable experience for families with young children. Most kids are surprisingly adaptable, and happily accept a tent or trailer as their temporary home. The Best Family Camping Tips […]
Sometimes, when you plan a camping trip, you know there won’t be much time to cook over that roaring fire. My last trip was a great example – we were at Peninsula State Park in Door County, but we were doing research for my next book and ate out almost every meal. This S’mores Bars Recipe was my saving grace […]
A Trash Panda Craft? If it is one thing I have learned about camping, it is always be prepared. I know it sounds like an old scouting motto, but it is true. You can’t always expect to have perfect weather, and if you have kids? You need things to keep them occupied when they can’t get out and into nature. […]
Trailing games can help improve kids’ alertness and also provide hours of fun. These nature camp games are best played in large or wooded outdoor areas and on camping trips. Many traditional and native games teach children the skills of a warrior, hunter, and stalker. Here are some stalking games that children will enjoy. Stalking Nature Camp Games for Outdoors […]
When looking at meals for camping, skewers can be your friend! The best part about Campfire Food on a Stick is that the food can be cut and bagged before the trip – even with the marinade, so all you would do at the campsite is pop them on skewers and toss them on your hot grill. Tips for Campfire […]
One of the reasons people love camping is the fun activities they do. What you do on your camping trip depends on the place you go. If you pick a place with planned activities, that is easier. Activities like ziplining, horseback riding, white water rafting and so forth are all great to do with the experts in charge. You can […]
The camping season will be rolling out soon, and this year should be bigger than the last few previous years, as the wariness of being in a crowd weighs heavy with many yet. Camping lets you get out, get into nature, and share quiet moments with your family. We are looking forward to our own travels and have been getting […]
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