I like to think of campgrounds and state parks as my second backyard. If you’re at all like my family, you probably spend a lot of your summer in a tent or camper. Nature can be unpredictable, so check out the tips in the articles in this section to make sure you’re prepared for anything.
Going out to do some fishing is something that you look forward to all week. It’s so relaxing and it’s really going to make you happy to spend time doing what you love. There can be times when fishing will be more complicated than it needs to be, though. When you’re just trying to enjoy…
Fishing is a fun way to get out on the water. Not only can you spend some time in nature, but you can potentially catch dinner while you’re at it, saving yourself a trip to the grocery store. One of the most common fish in eastern North America is the white perch. Fishermen love catching…
Fishing is an activity that is so important to people around the world. Some consider fishing to be a hobby, but it’s also a way of life for many. There are people who have earned a living by fishing over the years. Some simply fish because it helps them to find a sense of calm….
This summer was the first summer that we had booked a camping trip out in advance and we experienced above 90 degree temperatures. Unfortunately, these hot temperatures had the refrigerator in our Forest River, Shamrock, 23IKSS travel trailer struggling to keep cool (the freezer had no issues keeping cool). Initially inside the fridge we thought…
If you’re someone who enjoys going outside and having bonfires, then you likely try to keep firewood in stock. Some people gather their own firewood and chop it up, but others will buy logs to use for their fires. No matter what, it’s going to be important to put the firewood someplace safe. If you…
Fishing is something that people have been enjoying around the world since before there was civilization. People fish as a means to get something to eat, but there has always been something deeply satisfying about catching fish. In modern times, people fish for sport and fun a lot more than they did in the past….
Fishing can be a great way to destress after a long and tiring week at work. Just you, chilling on your lawn chair with a beer in hand and a fishing rod in the other. However, minutes quickly turn to hours, but you can’t seem to get a bite. The float simply hovers unmoving on…
It is that spring time of the year again here in Michigan which means its time to get the Shamrock / Roo camper out, de-winterized it and get it all ready for another fun season of camping! In this article we will go through the process of checking and replacing the travel trailers water heater…
One of the biggest obstacles to catching carp has nothing to do with the carp itself but its fish relative, bream. It is very common when carp fishing, whether in the United States, Europe, or anywhere else in the world, to encounter bream instead. Bream are smaller than carp, generally easier to catch than carp…
For me, I like to keep the back end of my truck bike free which leaves room for other things such as fire wood, coolers and usually a couple scooters for the girls. This Swagman around the spare tire bike rack was the perfect solution for my travel trailer which is a 23IKSS Shamrock /…