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Planning A Car Camping Trip

By Larry West · 12 years ago

Car camping allows for families to vacation at their own pace and have the freedom to choose their destination on their own terms. Proper planning is the major factor to having a successful camping vacation. ...

Camping in the Florida Key’s

By Larry West · 12 years ago

Wanting to camp in the Florida Key’s then there are many campgrounds from which to choose. The great thing about camping in the Keys is you are never very far from the beaches. Once you ...

Camping in Key West During Fantasy Fest

By Larry West · 12 years ago

Boyd’s is a privately owned campground, located at mile marker five and is at the city limits of Key West. For the camper wanting to stay close to Key West this campground is hard to ...

State Campgrounds on Florida’s East Coast

By Larry West · 12 years ago

With all the attractions Florida has to offer, it becomes hard at times to decide which one you may want to do. If the beach is what you are looking for, I recommend camping at ...

The Best of Outdoor Camping Stoves

By Larry West · 12 years ago

Young or old, camping is a timeless excursion back to where the roaring campfire means not just heat, but stories of yesterday, today, tomorrow and cooking. Bad weather, drop your meal into the fire, and ...

Camp Cooking with Outdoor Cookers

By Larry West · 13 years ago

Were ever you may be, camping on the beach, or camping in a campground, fishing on a lake, tailgating at the big game or just exploring, at the end of the day, it’s always about ...

Safely Using Campfires

By Larry West · 13 years ago

Campfires are a wonderful thing and they also can be the most hazardous thing around. A simple campfire can turn into the worst nightmare if not handled properly. Building a campfire may not be as ...

Camping At Chehaw Park

By Larry West · 13 years ago

Looking for a great place to go camping in South Georgia, then have a look at The Parks of Chehaw located in Albany Georgia. This park has over 700 hundred acres of recreational opportunities and ...

Even Camping, You Will Hear What’s For Dinner

By Larry West · 13 years ago

How many times do you hear this statement? Even when on a camping trip you still hear this said, trust me! While camping is a truly fun and relaxing adventure for all involved one seems ...

Let’s Go Camping

By Larry West · 13 years ago

Camping becomes more popular with each passing year. Camping is not just pitching up a tent and roughing it out for the week. You can make camping a second home if the budget allows for ...

Summer Camping in Florida

By Larry West · 13 years ago

Last summer my wife and I decided we wanted to spend a couple of weeks in the panhandle of Florida camping at the beach. The Florida panhandle beaches are well known for their beautiful white ...

Camping at Long Point Park

By Larry West · 13 years ago

This is a story that almost wasn’t. As the old saying goes, the first impression can be a lasting one, well not this time. When it comes to Long Point Park Campground, rest assured Cindy’s ...

Campfire Cooking

By Larry West · 13 years ago

Campfires are a loved and indispensable outdoor tradition. Most campers have a campfire in the evening even if they don’t plan on using it for cooking purposes. Its’ always fun to tell stories while roasting ...

Planning a Family Vacation

By Larry West · 13 years ago

With the economy the way it is today, people are searching for ways to vacation without breaking the bank account. We work and save all year for that long-awaited family vacation. How do we get ...

Helpful Hints for Choosing Outdoor Cookware

By Larry West · 13 years ago

When camping, the type of cookware you have can make a meal very enjoyable or it can make it a disaster. Understanding the various types of cookware advantages and disadvantages will help make your outdoor ...

The Three Essentials Needed For An Enjoyable Camping Trip

By Larry West · 13 years ago

As seasoned campers we know the important items that have to be taken with us to help insure we have an enjoyable camping experience. The great thing about camping is as long as you have ...

Canister Stoves for the Backpacker

By Larry West · 13 years ago

Canister stoves come in a variety of styles and are very popular for the backpacker. Some of these stoves come packed in a cooking pot and the lid can serve as a frying pan so ...

Liquid-Fuel Stoves for the Backpacker

By Larry West · 13 years ago

For the backpacker having the right stove is critical to an enjoyable hiking experience. Depending on the type backpacking you do, will determine the best stove for your needs. Most backpackers will use a canister ...

Choosing the Right Style Camping Tent

By Larry West · 13 years ago

When one thinks of tent camping the thought comes to mind of roughing it out in the wilderness, sleeping on the floor, and needing lots of bug spray. To some degree this may be true ...

Choosing an Outdoor Portable Grill

By Larry West · 13 years ago

There are a lot of ways to cook outdoors and grills are just one of them. The technique of cooking over an open fire is as old as humanity and it’s still very popular. Grilling ...