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.
If you enjoy the great outdoors, there’s nothing better than camping. The problem is that some people find themselves in a situation where the only place they seem to be able to camp safely and pitch a tent is in an RV park. But can you do it and should you bother? Pitching a Tent…
Sleeping bags are on most campers’ lists of essentials, but what if you don’t have one? Maybe you’re planning a camping trip and don’t want to buy a sleeping bag because you don’t think you’ll use it often enough to make the purchase worthwhile, or maybe you have a small apartment and don’t want a…
Everyone loves puppies and because of this, there’s a good chance that you are going to want to take your puppy along with you just about everywhere you go. While you can’t exactly take the puppy down to the store or to work with you, there are some activities that seem perfectly puppy-friendly, such as…
Camping during pregnancy can be a wonderful experience. The fresh air, exercise, and time away from everyday stresses can be both exhilarating and relaxing. When planning for a camping trip while pregnant, you’ll probably want to spend a bit of extra time packing and preparing though. Here we’ll go over some essentials you’ll need to…
Indoor camping is the perfect way to introduce young children to the idea of camping before their first actual trip. It’s also a great way for parents to conduct a kind of test run to better anticipate potential problems or setbacks before embarking on a real outdoor adventure. Likewise, indoor camping is an excellent family…
Camping with a baby in cold weather is definitely possible, but it requires a bit more forethought and preparation than your typical camping trip. You’ll want to make sure that baby is both safe and comfortable, while at the same time allowing everyone to enjoy the trip. These 10 must-know tips should help you get…
There are many, many different aspects of camping that people tend to love and appreciate. From meeting new like-minded people on the same campgrounds you are staying on, to simply being closer to nature than you can get in any city, there is a lot to love about camping. The one thing that many people…
While it can be great to pack lightly for many trips, when you’re camping with a baby, things are somewhat different. There are several items that are truly essential in order to ensure that your trip goes smoothly and your little one remains as comfortable as possible. Making sure to pack all of the essentials…
People often use the words bonfire and campfire interchangeably, but are they actually the same thing? While they have similarities, they serve different purposes, and the biggest difference is their size. Campfires are small, controlled fires designed to provide warmth and heat for cooking on a campout, while a bonfire is a large fire built…
One of the great things about camping is that it is something the whole family can enjoy. Parents of preschoolers sometimes hesitate to go on family camping trips, however, because of worries about keeping young children occupied. This is understandable but, fortunately, there are actually quite a few activities that work wonderfully for preschool-age campers….