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Buying a Tent

This is a guide to buying a tent. Purchasing a good tent is an important part of getting the most out of your camping adventures.

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Rent a Cabin for Summer Vacation

This summer, with the price of gas so high, we are taking several mini-vacations in areas close to home. We live about 45 minutes from Blackwater Falls so we will be staying in a cabin in the state park.

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Reserving an RV Spot for a Travel Trailer

When booking an RV spot to use with a travel trailer, do we reserve a spot that is big enough for both the truck and trailer, or just the trailer length?

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Girls Campout Ideas

I am looking for ideas for a girls campout.

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Suggestions for Camping With a Dog

I have a German short haired pointer and lab mix. He's about 7 years old, but still acts like a pup. We're trying to go camping with him next summer, but we are to afraid that he will either run after some animal, tip our cannon over (and he does not really like water), or get hurt.

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Campgrounds in Saskatchewan

Has anyone been to a nice campground in Saskatchewan lately? We usually go to La Ronge but I would like to try something new. We like quiet, secluded campgrounds. Looking forward to hearing from you. Thanks.

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Ways To Save Money While RV-ing

Due to the price of fuel, many people may find that going on an extended trip in their RV is now out of the question. However, there are several things one can do to ensure that money is saved when possible. Plan ahead for the best savings results.

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Camping Advice for Cooking, Set-Up and More

I look forward to camping each year. Although I now camp in a Pop-up camper, when my children were little, my husband and I would take them Tent camping. Cooking over a campfire can be one of the most challenging things you will ever do.

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Tips For Car-Camping Or Backpacking

If you're like me, you're going camping/hiking with friends/family this summer (or wishing that you'd be able to). Here's a few tips for your summer car-camping and backpacking trips:

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Stay Dry When Tent Camping

Going on a camping Holiday? Great! But don't forget to bring a light-weight blue foam ground mattress to place under you when you sleep, and also a plastic sheet to place over your tent.

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Preventing Tick Bites

My husband for the last 2 years has taken my boys on a "Boys Weekend" trip with a bunch of other men and their boys. Great. The problem is my youngest got a tick bite last year in his neck. His lymph nodes were swollen huge all summer, and are still swollen even after tons of antibiotics and blood drawn to rule out Lyme disease.

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Camping With Pets

Traveling with pets may seem like a daunting task, but it really is not if a few simple precautions are taken along the way.

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Tent Buying Basics

If you are just getting your feet wet and thinking about taking up camping, the first thing you need to do is pick out a tent. Tents are less costly than RVs and can go many more places. Besides, if you end up hating camping you won't be out as much money.

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Hiking and Camping in the National Parks

Arches National Park may be out in the middle of nowhere, but it has plenty of spectacular sights to offer any visitor. Located in the small town of Moab, Utah, Arches National Park offers up over two thousand naturally formed sandstone arches.

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Storing a 5th Wheel Trailer

I am new at camping. I have a 5th wheel trailer and want to know any winterizing or cleaning tips to prepare it for winter. It will be stored until May '06.

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Campfire Tip

When building a campfire, dampen the ground around the perimeter of (but not in) the fire pit to reduce the possibility of sparks and flying embers catching ground cover on fire. And, never line your fire with wet or damp rocks or stones as they can heat up and explode.

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Ways To Save Money While RV-ing

Ways To Save Money While RV-ing<img src="/images/articles/winner.jpg" align="left" width="72" height="77">Due to the price of fuel, many people may find that going on an extended trip in their RV is now out of the question. However, there are several things one can do to ensure that money is saved when possible. Plan ahead for the best savings results.


Camping Advice for Cooking, Set-Up and More

Camping Advice for Cooking, Set-Up and MoreI look forward to camping each year. Although I now camp in a Pop-up camper, when my children were little, my husband and I would take them Tent camping. Cooking over a campfire can be one of the most challenging things you will ever do.


Camping With Pets

Camping With PetsTraveling with pets may seem like a daunting task, but it really is not if a few simple precautions are taken along the way.


Hiking and Camping in the National Parks

Hiking and Camping in the National ParksArches National Park may be out in the middle of nowhere, but it has plenty of spectacular sights to offer any visitor. Located in the small town of Moab, Utah, Arches National Park offers up over two thousand naturally formed sandstone arches.