A crackling fire, roasted marshmallows and clean air. Camping is all about getting away from the things that clutter our "other" lives and getting back to everything that is real. There are miles of wild, backcountry wilderness out there...
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A crackling fire, roasted marshmallows and clean air. Camping is all about getting away from the things that clutter our "other" lives and getting back to everything that is real. There are miles of wild, backcountry wilderness out there to see, explore, experience and take-in with all of your senses. Grab your gear and let's go camping!
Along with garden marquees being available in a wide range of shapes and sizes they can be used for a number of different purposes. Nowadays there are small marquees which you can buy to use time and time again as they can be easily packed away and stored in a garage or garden shed. Below we look at the kinds of marquees that are now available for you to buy and use in your garden. A good quality one shouldn't cost you more than £500. However, how much you do spend on yours is dependent on... Read Full Story
The Play & Freeze™ Ice Cream Maker, from Industrial Revolution in Redmond, Washington, just might be the greatest camping gadget ever invented – at least if you frequently camp with kids it is! You might have seen these before and wondered if they were just some cheap gimmick, or if they actually make good ice cream. Let me assure you, there is no difference between the ice cream that comes out of the Play & Freeze and the ice cream that comes out of any "normal" ice cream maker, and the... Read Full Story
Camping in the great outdoors is probably one of the greatest activities available to families. The kids get to explore their natural surroundings and learn to appreciate nature and the natural world. If you have young children, however, you will need some campsite activities to keep them busy when they are resting from the outdoor treks. Two great games that we use, when we are camping, are the Memory Game , by Hasbro® and the popular Uno® card game , by Mattel®. The Memory Game is the... Read Full Story
If you thought the campgrounds were crowded this year, you haven’t seen anything yet! With a slow economy and expensive airfares, more families are planning on camping vacations next year than ever before. Here is how you can get a jump on the competition for those lucrative campsites, or avoid the crowds altogether, while still enjoying some of the best camping around. Get a 2009 calendar. Yes, you will probably get some free ones for Christmas, but you cannot wait until December to plan... Read Full Story
The SylvanSport GO is an 800-pound tent trailer that is more than just a tent trailer; the tent, by Kelty , is removable so that the GO can also serve as a cargo hauler for bicycles, motorcycles, or an ATV. When used as a tent trailer, the interior is configurable with sleeping for two to four people. It has a cargo-carrying capacity of 800-pounds. Light weight trailers, like the GO, are becoming more popular with the high price of fuel. These trailers can usually be towed by a family’s... Read Full Story
Thor Industries, maker of the Dutchmen, Four Winds and Airstream lines, among others, has been quietly gaining market share against its beaten-down rivals, namely Winnebago Industries and Fleetwood Enterprises. Overall sales of motorhomes have been cut in half this year, as high fuel prices, tight credit and falling home values have squelched consumer spending power. The road this year is littered with bankrupt RV manufacturers, including National RV, Alfa Leisure, Travel Supreme, and... Read Full Story
Proving that reality truly is the best comedy, a federal judge on Tuesday struck-down plans to allow snowmobile recreation in Yellowstone National Park while, a day later on Wednesday, the park announced that it had drafted a plan to develop wireless voice and data services within the park. One must assume that these new cellular towers will be camouflaged as pine trees, but no word on whether the yuppies yapping on their phones and thumbing their crackberries would be camouflaged as outdoor... Read Full Story
Altrec provides a large selection of clothing, gear and supplies for all sorts of outdoor adventure. The company specializes in activities like camping and hiking in all sorts of weather conditions. The company sells all of its merchandise online through its website. This article will provide a review of the company and the products it offers. If you want to save a bundle on your Altrec purchase click here for their latest coupons . This retailer is a small, independently owned company with a... Read Full Story
Do you have to conduct a lot of beach parties and outdoor events that makes you carry your tent from place to place and despairs your event management capabilities? Do not worry as the solution is now at your doorstep. Use pop up canopies to make every event a pleasurable experience for you. Pop up canopies have gained a global recognition, mainly due to their fire and water resistant features. So whether it’s a bonfire party or a beach-side wedding, pop up tents can be the best option. The... Read Full Story
Before you spend your hard earned money on purchasing any kind of gazebo canopies there are certain things which need to be taken into consideration beforehand. One thing that is great about these features for a garden is that they offer an additional entertainment space in your garden even when the weather isn't that great. Below we look at just some of the things that need to be considered before you invest any money in gazebo canopies for your garden. 1. Size Of Garden - It is important... Read Full Story
