Category Archives: Camping

Campground Etiquette

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Campground Etiquette

 

Most people go camping or RVing to get away from other people and relax in nature. However, unless you venture far off the beaten track, you will likely have others around you when you are camping in a campground or RV park. To make sure the camping experience is enjoyable for everyone, it is important to follow campground etiquette. These rules may seem like common sense, but often people do not think about how their behavior can affect others around them. For these reasons, it is a good idea to have a set of rules and expected behaviors for everyone in the site to follow. This article summarizes the most common rules for campground etiquette.

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Camping With Kids – Start Early

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Camping With Kids – Start Early

By Brent A Carey

The first hike our oldest daughter experienced was at four months old. She was strapped to my wife’s chest covered in layers of Down and Gore Tex. The hike lasted somewhere in the range of 3 hours and it snowed the entire time. In fact, it was a Colorado blizzard complete with howling winds and zero visibility.

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Tent, Trailer, Or Pop-Up Camper

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Tent, Trailer, Or Pop-Up Camper – What Should I Buy?

By Terence Starkey

If you like camping and are not into tents, and you think that the caravan or motor-home you would really like is just a little bit out of reach of your pocket book, then you maybe need to look at a tent trailer or pop-up camper. What is the difference you might ask. Well I am just about to tell you.

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Camping in Queensland’s State Forests

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Camping in Queensland’s State Forests

Camping in State forests of Queensland is fun and costs very little.
Whether you want the comfort of tap water and hot showers or like to rough it away from the crowds.

A State forest is a natural area managed by the EPA Enviromental Protection Agency & Qld Parks & Wildlife Services.

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How to Clean Your Tent After a Camping Trip

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Keeping your tent clean will increase the life of the tent, not to mention the aesthetic appearance. Cleaning your tent can be a fairly easy job with the right tools. Let’s take a look at maintaining your camping tent for maximum longevity.

The first step to cleaning your tent is to setup in a place where you have access to electricity and low pressure water.

Step 1. Light Cleaning

Tools needed: A shop vacuum, Brush head accessory, and extension cord.

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Family-Camping-Fun

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While getting away from the hustle and bustle of city life is one of the reasons families choose to go camping, for kids – it’s the ultimate adventure. If you are planning a family camping trip this summer, here are some tips that will ensure your vacation is both a safe and fun experience.

1. Pre-camping preparation. If you have small children, you may want to select a tent that will accommodate all of you comfortably. On the other hand, if you are camping with older children, it may be a good idea to purchase additional pup tents to give them some sense of independence.

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