Car Camping in Winter: Tips and Tricks for a Cozy and Safe Experience

Car Camping in Winter: Tips and Tricks for a Cozy and Safe Experience

Car camping in winter can be a thrilling and unique experience for outdoor enthusiasts. While it may seem daunting to spend a night in a cold car, with the right ...

Car Camping vs Tent Camping: Which is the Best Option for You?

Car Camping vs Tent Camping: Which is the Best Option for You?

Car camping and tent camping are two popular ways of enjoying the great outdoors. Both offer unique experiences and have their own advantages and disadvantages. Car camping involves sleeping in ...

Winterizing Pop Up Campers: A Comprehensive Guide

Winterizing Pop Up Campers: A Comprehensive Guide

Winterizing pop up campers is an essential step in ensuring your RV is ready to go when spring rolls back around. Without proper winterization, your camper's water system can freeze ...

Why You Should Take Your Kids Camping

Ah, camping! Few things have created joy and character-building in equal amounts as a good camping trip. Though not everyone enjoys spending time in the great outdoors, there are important life lessons youth can learn from campouts. Many youth organizations such as the Boy Scouts of America and the Girl Scouts of America, feature camping prominently and advocate the merits […]

Kids 0 5 min read

Complete Guide to Potawatomi State Park

Enjoy Potawatomi State Park’s recreational options as well as its four unique landscapes.  Views of Michigan Lake, the geologically important cliffs, hardwood forests, and the panoramic view of the bay are all available here. This park features the Niagara Escarpment, which provides the rocky cliffs of the park. There are over a thousand acres to enjoy lots of water recreation, […]

Wisconsin 0 15 min read

The Importance of Leave No Trace Principles When Exploring the Outdoors

When you’re out in nature, the last thing you want to do is leave a trace of your visit behind. Unfortunately, that’s not always easy to avoid. If you’re not careful, it’s easy to damage delicate ecosystems or disturb wildlife. When you’re exploring the great outdoors, it’s important to do so in a way that doesn’t damage the environment. That’s […]

Tips 0 5 min read

Complete Guide to Pattison State Park

Pattison State Park is home to Wisconsin’s highest waterfall, Big Manitou Falls. Big Manitou Falls is also the fourth highest waterfall east of the Rocky Mountains. This park’s fourteen hundred acres also include Little Manitou Falls, a lake with a sand beach, trails, and camping sites. Pattison State Park is in northern Wisconsin, about three hours away from where the […]

Wisconsin 0 10 min read

The Camping Kit: What to Pack For Camping

Let me start by saying that what to pack for camping depends on a few things. Are you camping or glamping? Are you in an RV or tent? Are you boondocking or at a campsite? Is your campsite in a state or national park or a private campground? Do you have kids or pets with you? Will you be hiking, […]

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Complete Guide to Kohler-Andrae State Park

Kohler-Andrae State Park offers a unique opportunity to explore the shore at one of Lake Michigan’s last natural preserves. Whether it’s enjoying the two miles of sandy beach, fishing in the pond, or hiking through dunes and woods, Kohler-Andrae has something for everyone. The park comprises John Michael Kohler State Park on the north end, Terry Andrae State Park on […]

Wisconsin 1 10 min read

How to Prepare for Camp Cooking in the Rain

When you go camping you really have to be prepared for anything, and that includes rain. If you don’t have the proper gear, you and your family can end up miserable on your camping trip. Below you will find a few tips on items you should take with you for cooking in the rain just in case y’all get wet. […]

camping 0 8 min read

Getting Organized: A Camping Checklist

Why do you need a camping checklist? We are forgetful beings sometimes, and the reality is that people are used to the conveniences of home. If people walk outside and realize that they have forgotten something, they can simply walk back into the house and grab that item. Or, if people do not have something at home, they can often […]

camping 0 6 min read

Taking Your Family Camping For the First Time

Taking your family camping for the first time involves a little planning and ingenuity. Before the Camping Expedition: Preparation Preparing for what is to be expected can calm some common fears of a family’s first time camping. Find out what fears they have and try to figure out as much as you can about that topic. There are books and […]

Uncategorized 0 6 min read

How to Dry Wet Clothing on a Camping Trip

Camping is a great way to enjoy the outdoors, however, what you bring and how you use your gear can make or break a camping trip. When choosing which clothes to bring, always consider the probability of your clothing getting wet. This is almost a guarantee on nearly any camping trip. Whether the cause is a rainstorm, crossing a river, […]

camping 0 5 min read

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