I have always thought of camping as a family event, even though as an adult, I mostly camp solo on road trips with my dog. Growing up, my best friend’s family was really into camping, and many of our summer weekends in junior high and high school were spent at a campground. Her grandparents owned…
If you’re considering a cabin camping vacation but aren’t quite ready for something too rustic or ‘off the grid’, KOA Camping Cabins might be just the option for you! Many think of KOA as a place for RV’ers to set up shop for the summer, but in fact many KOA Campgrounds offer a wide range…
When it comes to camping apps, there are apps to help you plan and navigate as well as apps that offer ideas of things to do once you’ve set up camp. Some of the best camping apps help you plan things to do on the way to your campsite, share where to hike, or help…
National Park camping doesn’t have to mean sleeping on the ground, eating charred hot dogs, or forsaking showers for a week. Those are all options, though! There are many different kinds of camping within the National Parks, from backcountry wilderness camping to “glamping” in a cabin or yurt. Here’s what you need to know about National Park camping sites.
Is this the year you stop sleeping on the ground and give glamping a try? Glamping is quickly becoming one of the most popular ways to enjoy the outdoors. Think of it as luxury camping — you can spend the day hiking, kayaking, or watching wildlife, and come back to a real bed, along with…
As we sit in the frozen Midwest tundra it’s difficult to not dream about where our next camping trips will take us when the weather warms and our RV is released from her winter storage. Each fall as we winterize we make note of camper restoration that needs to take place the following spring. In…
When you think of camping gear you probably think of things like sleeping bags, cast iron pans, and hot dog roasting sticks. But your most important gear, by far, is your camping trip planner. The best system I’ve found is to use a Bullet Journal to plan a camping trip. How Do You Plan a…