‘Van life’ is becoming increasingly popular with couples and small families that want the flexibility of a car and the convenience of an RV. The JUCY Mini RV is a great way to bridge the gap between tent camping and the full RV experience, but you’ll need to know exactly what the JUCY is –…
Is anyone else experiencing cabin fever? It’s been a long, dark, cold winter and it’s time to start planning for a warm getaway! If you’re ready to pack up the camper and head someplace where the sun shines and layers aren’t required (unless we’re talking sunscreen), have a look at these spring break RV trips….
Taking the family camping is a great way to get out and connect with nature. Listening to the sounds of birds chirping, streams running, and……..dogs yapping, children screeching and engines revving? It seems good campground etiquette isn’t always common sense. CLICK HERE to add this to your Camping Tips board on Pinterest! Beginners Guide to…
A camping trip is an adventurous way to get outside and embrace wild spaces — there’s nothing like unplugging and spending time with friends and family around a campfire. Like all outdoor activities, camping is not without risks. And while the thought of ferocious wild animals may send chills down your spine, it’s the little…
There are plenty of road trip apps, but as any RVer knows, a road trip app and an RV app are very different things! And the worst time to figure that out is when you’re in the RV on a road with a low clearance bridge and no place to turn around. That’s a nightmare!…
In August we bought a new RV! Well, new to us. We upgraded from a 2011 Class C bunkhouse to a 2016 Class A bunkhouse. The unit’s low miles and excellent condition, along with end-of-season pricing, made the purchase an easy decision. But even though the motorhome is relatively new, it has the same problem…
After years of camping on the ground and not always loving it, I gave my hubby an ultimatum: find a way to make camping more comfortable or go camping alone! His solution? Car camping with a rooftop tent! From the very first trip, it was love at first night and now I am encouraging him…
Tent camping is an amazing family activity! Fresh air! Explorations! Cooking over fire! Dirt, sticks & rocks!!! But it’s an activity that also takes a little practice to get perfect. We’ve been camping quite a bit and these 5 family camping tips will help you make your first camping adventures less hassle – and maybe…
If you’ve ever booked a room through Airbnb or caught a ride in an Uber, you’re no stranger to the shared economy business model, which uses unique, technology-based platforms to facilitate interaction between a service provider and customer. Hipcamp came into being in 2013 and has been called the Airbnb of camping. The Hipcamp platform…
Camping in bear country is a topic that makes many new campers very nervous and can keep a lot of people from camping in the wilderness. With a bit of bear safety education, there’s no reason to be scared of bear encounters while camping. Bear Safety Tips for Campers With these tips, staying safe in…
Now that you’ve read up on Backcountry camping, your next question might be “what types of backpacking food am I going to eat out there in the woods?” Unlike RV camping or cabin camping, weight is the biggest factor when deciding how to cook and what to eat in the backcountry. This is not the…
When it comes to camping, there truly is a style for everyone, from regal to rustic. Many folks start out tent camping and upgrade to RV’s or cabins. See our Tent Camping 101 tips! But those of us who really want to ‘get away from it all’ take an opposite approach. This is where backcountry…