My older daughter is 13 now. By some miracle of adolescence, we still get along. But she is at an age where camping is a LOT more fun if she can bring a friend.
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If you are camping at a paid campground, the campsites are probably nice and level. But, if you are wild camping or backpacking, you’ll quickly realize how difficult it can be to find level ground for pitching your tent.
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I honestly don’t wash my hands often when camping. A bit of alcohol hand gel after going to the bathroom and that’s it. But then there are moments when I know I’ve been touching nasty stuff all day (my kids touch nasty stuff too but my hands usually end up worse than theirs :)). For
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Want to go camping but don’t feel like buying a sleeping bag for the trip? Here’s what you need to know about using a blanket instead of a sleeping bag.
Can You Use a Blanket Instead of a Sleeping Bag when Camping? Read More »
A lot of popular campgrounds and National Parks need to be booked months in advance. And not all of us have the luxury of changing our vacation dates or plans. So, what do you do if a heat wave hits during your planned camping trip? Instead of canceling, here are some expert tips on how
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In addition to Lyme disease, ticks can transmit numerous other diseases. The first symptom of these diseases is usually changes to the skin. So, it’s normal to be freaked out if a blister develops at the site of your tick bite. Here’s what you need to know about whether blisters are a sign of tick-borne
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