Camping Garner State Park

Garner State Park Camping : Natural Beauty Captivates First-timers

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<b>Garner State Park Camping -</b> Looking over my shoulder as we backed out of the drive bound for <b>Garner State Park Camping</b> confirmed my suspicion: we had indeed overpacked for a weekend camping trip. Life jackets and lanterns were stacked atop coolers and charcoal, and our boys were barely visible beneath the fluffy mound of sleeping bags and pillows wedged between their car seats. But the car clutter was no match for the two excited smiles beaming from the back seat.<br />
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Sitting on the southwestern edge of the Edwards Plateau, Garner State Park is a 1,774-acre oasis of tranquility nestled in the unique sub-region known as the Balcones Canyonlands. Towering cypress trees splashed with crimson and gold fringe the cool, crystal-clear waters of the <a href="http://campinggarnerstatepark.blogspot.com/2017/03/camping-near-garner-state-park-with.html">Frio River</a> while soaring mesas, carved limestone cliffs, ancient rock formations and unparalleled Hill Country vistas exist just beyond. Built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930s, Garner opened as a state park in 1941 and has since become the most visited in Texas. As the highest revenue-generating park in the system, last year’s visitation topped 390,000. It’s the irresistible combination of Texas traditions and spectacular scenery that lures families back to Garner State Park year after year while captivating first-timers, like ourselves, who will surely return.<br />
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<b>Distance from Austin:</b> Less than three hours and a 170-mile southwest arc along Interstate 35, U.S. 90, Texas 127 and U.S. 83 will get you from downtown Austin to Garner State Park.<br />
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<b>Don’t miss:</b> Visitors to Garner State Park won’t find a lack of things to do. "There is camping, hiking, biking, fishing, swimming, bird watching, geocaching, barbecuing, stargazing, paddling, dancing, miniature golfing and just about any other ‘ing’ you can think of," says David P. Allen, Garner State Park’s assistant manager and park police officer. We kicked off the chilly winter morning by warming our bodies around the campfire and cooking up a hearty camper’s breakfast of bacon and eggs before heading out to hike a few of the 13 miles of trails weaving through the park. The cooler months are ideal for fall foliage hikes along trails such as the short but steep half-mile climb leading to White Rock Cave — a delight for both big and small explorers. The sun cast its warmth over Garner State Park by noontime and we found solace paddle boating down the Frio while marveling at the turtles, fish and a few brave campers splashing in the brisk, translucent water. The kids spent the afternoon casting fishing poles into the sparkling river and playing a round of miniature golf before returning to the campsite, where we rekindled the fire for a camp-worthy meal of hot dogs and s’mores. When the weather heats up, Garner-goers enjoy tubing and swimming in the Frio, taking scenic hayrides and boot-scooting under the stars at the park’s nightly summer jukebox dances.<br />
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<b>Eat here:</b> Bring along your cooler and Coleman stove to picnic in nature - visitors can refuel by purchasing firewood and propane within the park. Open daily during the summer and operating certain weekends throughout the year, Garner Grill satisfies big appetites with burgers, corn dogs and fries and serves up sweet treats such as ice cream cones and frozen Lightning Lemonade.<br />
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<b>Stay here:</b> Pay the daily entrance fee ($7 adult day use/$5 nightly; free for children 12 and under), and you can stay overnight in Garner State Park at a variety of camping areas. Choose from campsites ($15-$26 nightly), shelters ($25-$35 nightly), cabins ($130 nightly) or a group campsite with bunk beds and screened shelters ($350 nightly).<br />
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<b>Always free:</b> The very things that make Garner famous -- the three miles of Frio River winding through the park and its summertime quarter-fed jukebox dances that have drawn in the young and the young at heart since the 1940s -- are free. Explore the Frio Canyon, known for its abundant wildlife ranging from white-tailed deer and Rio Grande turkeys to migratory and endangered birds. Stargazing in this part of Texas won’t cost you a dime either, but the experience is a rich one you will never forget.<br />
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<b>Kids will love: </b>Thrill the kiddos with the magic of a paddle boat ride atop the Frio -- Garner Park Concessions (garnerstatepark.com) rents everything from tubes and fishing poles to paddle boats and kayaks during the busy months and weekends. Entertain children with a round of putt-putt on the 18-hole miniature course built buy the CCC in the 1930s, followed by a post-game treat from the Candy Shop. Pack along graham crackers, Hershey’s chocolate and marshmallows for campfire-made s’mores.<br />
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<b>Best time to go:</b> Garner State Park is ideal any time of the year. Spring and summer months draw the biggest crowds with perks such as cooling off in the Frio, nightly summer dances and daily operations of Garner Grill and Garner Park Concessions. Autumn leaves, cooler camping weather and fewer people are big reasons to visit during fall and winter.<br />
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<b>Not-to-miss nearby:</b> A smattering of natural treasures lie just a stone’s throw away from Garner State Park including Hill Country, Lost Maples and Devil’s Sinkhole state natural areas and Kickapoo Cavern State Park. Just 12 minutes down the road, you will discover laid-back country charm in Concan.<br />
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Garner State Park Camping : Natural Beauty Captivates First-timers

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New and Improvement 2016 VW California Camper Van

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<b>VW California Camper Van -</b> Since its launch back in 1988 and to this day the <b>VW California Camper Van</b> remains a unique offering by being the only factory-built camper van on the market, and has pretty much set the benchmark in the sector.</div>
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A New engine range with fuel efficiency improvements</h3>
<br />The adventure continues as VW Commercial Vehicles unveil the new 2016 <b>VW California Camper Van</b> boasting a new engine range with fuel efficiency improvements of up to 15 per cent; DSG and 4MOTION options with power outputs from 102PS to 204PS; new driver assistance features, adaptive suspension and new infotainment system; new safety systems including Driver Alert, Brake Assist and Automatic Post-Collision Braking; plus a new and improved interior layout and packaging.<br />
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Based on the recently revealed Transporter T6, the new California remains the only factory-built camper van on the market, and offers a host of improvements and new features for buyers who want the ultimate home from home.<br />
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VW Beach and Ocean Models</h3>
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<br />Available in two forms; Beach and Ocean (which replaces the current SE model), the California can sleep four occupants courtesy of its acclaimed pop-up roof (electro-hydraulic on Ocean models) that neatly integrates a 1.2m x 2m double bed. Ocean models also feature a fully-equipped kitchen, complete with 42-litre refrigerator, twin-burner hob and stainless steel sink unit. Ocean models also gain a dimmable LED lighting system for the pop-up roof and tailgate and a clever multi-functional holder for the rear compartment that incorporates a cup, ashtray and towel holder all in one.<br /></div>
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T6 Accessories</h3>
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The new T6 comes with factory options for added flair or improved performance, including seven sets of rims from the 16-inch Aspen alloy wheels to the sportier 18-inch Dakar Bi-Colour rollers. Other exterior accessories include a front chin spoiler for a sportier look; lowering springs that will drop the camper by 30mm; polished stainless-steel side rails or matt black rails that look slick while offering protection; a rear tailgate spoiler; LED daytime running lights that make an impression; and a chrome tailguard cover providing rear doors some extra protection. Inside, opt for the lifestyle seat covers that will help protect upholstery from those inevitable spills.</div>

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Gorgeous 1967 VW Camper Van Could Fetch £90,000 at Auction

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<b>VW Camper Van -</b> An immaculately restored 1967 VW Type 2 camper is set to go under the hammer at this year’s Goodwood Festival of Speed, and could sell for as much as £90,000.<br /><br />The left-hand drive microbus is one of the highly-desirable T1 or “Splittie” models – named after its split windscreen.<br />
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This particular Type 2 landed in the UK as a “rust-free, ex California” example, and was without an engine. While the van was sold as “rust-free”, it was decided that it would need extensive bodywork restoration.<br /><br />The interior was refurbished to the owner’s specification, and includes features such as a custom sound system with speakers below the seats, a DVD player and a head unit with internet connection.<br /><br />Electrical power is supplied by two batteries housed beneath the bed, while there is also a 240-volt mains connection and split charging system.<br /><br />Although orginal T1 vans made use of the same rear-mounted 1.2-litre engine from the VW Beetle, this particular camper is powered by an uprated 2,030cc engine, which is mated to a specially-made Freeway Flyer gearbox manufactured by Bears Motorsport of Dudley.<br /><br />While the Type 2 might sell for roughly the same price as a V8 Jaguar F-Type R, don’t expect similar levels of performance, as the engine only produces 100bhp.<br /><br />The restoration took four and a half years to complete, and the VW camper van has been on the road since 2013. In that time, it has covered just 1,800 miles.<br /><br />The iconic vehicle will go under the hammer at Bonhams Goodwood Festival of Speed Sale on June 30.</div>

Gorgeous 1967 VW Camper Van Could Fetch £90,000 at Auction

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The Special Edition VW Camper Van Fridge

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<b>VW Camper Van -</b> We have featured various appliances based on this classic, but nothing as substantial as this Gorenje special edition <b>VW Camper Van</b> fridge.<br />
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Yes, you can get a fridge in two colour options (vintage baby blue or bordeaux red) based on the timeless and much-loved van and it looks amazing. A retro-style fridge based on the frontage of the van and complete with the logo is always going to be popular.<br />
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It’s also a practical item too. The fridge has an A+++ energy efficiency rating, 254 litres of net capacity, three adjustable glass shelves, a salad crisper drawer with humidity control, Freshzone drawer, bottle rack, LED interior lighting and of course, a freezer section.<br />
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So functionality matching the looks. Not too many stockists out there, but you can get it online for £1,149 in both colour options via <a href="http://go.redirectingat.com/?id=120X191&site=retrotogo.com&xs=1&isjs=1&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.electricaldiscountuk.co.uk%2Fstore%2Fp%2Ffridges-freezers%2Ffridges%2Fuprightfridges%2Fgorenje-obrb153bl%2F&xguid=6fd151dee5a74561849ddf0dff182f36&xuuid=1792e1668946e240c2909c6546d6d21a&xsessid=939194fc9d9e8b3235682e77d410bc60&xcreo=0&xed=0&sref=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.retrotogo.com%2F2017%2F06%2Fgorenje-introduces-the-special-edition-vw-camper-van-fridge.html&pref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2F&xtz=-420" rel="nofollow">Electrical Discount UK</a>.</div>

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Road Trip and Adventure With Ford Camper Vans

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<b>Ford Camper Vans -</b> Growing numbers of families are answering the call of the road by embarking on adventures in camper van built on Ford chassis. Ford is America’s best-selling motorhome chassis manufacturer.<br />
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RV shipments were up 15 percent year-over-year in 2016, hitting their highest level in 40 years, according to the Recreation Vehicle Industry Association. The trend continues; through March, total RV shipments were up nearly 12 percent. The association estimates the RV industry provides 290,000 U.S. jobs and has a $49.7 billion annual impact on the country’s economy.<br />
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The biggest sales increase is coming from the smallest motorhomes. Shipments of camper vans – standard vans like Ford Transit outfitted with sleeping and living areas – are up more than 36 percent through March. Class C motorhomes – camper van built on cutaway chassis including the Ford E-Series consisting of vehicle frame, suspension, powertrain and cab – are also rolling out at a rapid pace, with shipments up more than 32 percent through March, according to the Recreation Vehicle Industry Association.<br />
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Ford leads the motorhome chassis market in Classes A, B and C, holding 63.8 percent share in 2016, up from 61.2 percent in 2015, according to data from Statistical Surveys Inc., a market analysis company specializing in the RV, marine and manufactured housing industries. In 2016, Ford’s share of the Class C market with Transit and E-Series cutaways was 69 percent, up from 65 percent in 2015, while its share of the Class A market, led by the F-53 chassis, was 67.6 percent, up from 66 percent. RV manufacturers just started building Class B motorhomes on Transit last year.<br />
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“We’re seeing tremendous growth in Ford Transit and E-Series sales to the RV market,” says Dennis Bearden, Ford RV and pool account manager. “Last year, our Class C motorhome sales were up 28 percent, and as more motorhome manufacturers build on Transit, our Class B sales are also climbing. Combine that with our long-established popularity in the Class A market, and it’s apparent families looking for adventure of any size can find it in a Ford-based motorhome.”<br />
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Like most camper van built on them, Ford Transit, E-Series and F-53 chassis are assembled in the United States for the North American market. For 2017, Ford updated its E-Series cutaway and stripped chassis to offer the 6.2-liter V8 engine proven in F-Series Super Duty trucks. This optional engine provides 356 lb.-ft. of torque at 4,000 rpm and 331 horsepower – representing a significant improvement over the 5.4-liter engine it replaced. Also new this year is an optional rearview camera.<br />
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The A, B, Cs of motorhome classes</h3>
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Class A motorhomes are generally the largest and roomiest. They’re typically built on stripped truck chassis or bus chassis that have the highest gross vehicle weight ratings for motorhome chassis. Often quite luxurious, Class A motorhomes are frequently seen in RV parks, at motorsports events and other outings across the country.<br />
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A Class B camper van drives most like a regular family van. The ultimate in maneuverability and compact comfort, these cozy campers are the top choice of couples and small families wanting to venture far away from RV parks and experience the increasingly popular #vanlife. Although RV manufacturers make camper vans, many do-it-yourselfers design and build their own.<br />
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For active families, Class C motorhomes offer greater maneuverability and a more compact size than Class A motorhomes, but are roomier than camper vans. They often include a sleeping loft over the cab. These smaller adventure mobiles are popular with outdoor enthusiasts who use them to go motorbiking, snowboarding, kayaking and exploring.</div>

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10 Tips to Choose Perfect Used Camper Van For Your Family

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<b>Used Camper Van -</b> A soft bed to sleep on after the day spent playing at the lake. A kitchen to easily prepare your family’s favorite meals. A shower to clean up in after a long day on a dusty trail. A home away from home in all your favorite places.<br />
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You’ve decided you want to experience the RV life. Or maybe you’ve been hooked for some time, but your family’s needs have changed and it’s time for an upgrade. With so many <b>Camper Van</b> to choose from it can be overwhelming. Don’t worry, ask yourself these ten questions to help make the decision to choose <b>Used Camper Van</b> easier.<br />
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This question alone can greatly narrow your search. If you don’t have a vehicle capable of towing an RV and don’t want to buy one, you know you’ll be looking at motorized Camper Van. If you have a tow vehicle then you’ll want to know your towing capacity and narrow your search to RVs within your vehicle’s towing capacity. Don’t forget to add in the weight of passengers, cargo, and liquids to the dry weight of the camper van. You don’t want to fall in love with an RV only to ﬁnd out it exceeds your vehicle’s maximum capacity to tow safely.<br />
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How many people do you need to sleep?</h4>
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Sleeping arrangements in camper van range from plush king size beds to fold out chair beds and from sleeping two people to ten or even more. Think about not only how many your RV needs to sleep, but how you want the bedtime routine to go? Some people don’t mind turning dinettes or sofas into beds every night while others consider a designated pre-made bed for each person a must. You may also want to consider the possibility of being able to sleep guests.<br />
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Where do you plan to camp?</h4>
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When most people think of RVing they think of campgrounds, but RVs open up a whole world of different types of adventure and exploration. Some RVs are better suited for boondocking or off grid camping with larger holding tanks and generators. Perhaps your kids are very active in sports and you plan to use your RV to travel with the comforts of home to sporting events and spend a lot of time in parking lots next to soccer ﬁelds. If your goal is to spend as much time as possible in national and state parks then length should be a consideration as many parks have length restrictions. In this case, look up the places you plan to frequent the most and check for length restrictions. Maybe you plan to do a lot of driveway surﬁng or use it as your portable guest house when you visit family. Again, consider what will ﬁt comfortably in the driveways you plan to park.<br />
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Most of us are buying Camper Van because we don’t want to sleep on the ground and want more protection from the elements than what a tent offers. If you’ve ever spent the night on the ground in a tent during a rainy night, you know exactly how much luxury the simplest camper van offers. But creature comforts don’t stop at a roof and a bed. Camper Van can come with a number of amenities from gourmet kitchens to state of the art entertainment centers. I once took a relaxing bath while camping on the Alaskan Highway. Make a list of your most important amenities and prioritize. Maybe all you want is a bed or maybe a residential sized fridge is on your must-have list.<br />
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Hobbies and activities will help you narrow down your RV search. Sport utility Camper Van, often called toy haulers, have space for ATVs, golf carts, dirt bikes, and other small motorized vehicles. Some Camper Van offer more storage space than others and if you have interests that use large amounts of gear you’ll want to consider where that gear is going to go. If you enjoy exploring urban areas via Camper Van then you might want to consider smaller units that make it easier to navigate city streets and parking lots. Winter sports enthusiasts will want to consider buying an all-season Camper Van.<br />
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How much space do you REALLY need?</h4>
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This is different for every family. I love seeing pictures of #vanlife on social media but the truth is, I need my space and we would be miserable camping in a van for any extended amount of time. My family doesn’t want to be bumping into each other every time we get up and move. Other families may prefer to be closer and cozy. Only you know what your family really needs. Are you going to be using it every weekend all summer or for extended trips? Or is it going to be an every once in a while outing? Do your kids need their own bedroom? Do you need your own bedroom?<br />
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Visit RV shows to get an idea of what ﬂoor plan will work best for you family. I can’t stress this enough. An RV show will give you to the opportunity to see many different camper van in one place. Spend time in the Camper Van. Sit on the couches. Lay on the beds. Walk into the bathrooms. Imagine cooking in the kitchen. Ask for brochures to take home. If you don’t have any shows nearby then visit a few different dealerships before you buy. Most dealerships are happy to let you spend time in their camper van because they want you to be happy with the Used Camper Van you choose.<br />
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How handy are you?</h4>
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All Camper Van new and used will have maintenance and repair issues every once in a while. The biggest difference is new Camper Van come with warranties where manufactures and dealerships take care of the repairs for a set amount of time. Most of the time used camper car are sold “as-is” meaning the repairs will be your responsibly. A warranty can be a source of comfort to those who are less than handy. Many dealers even offer extended warranties for an additional cost.<br />
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What is your style of travel?</h4>
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When you Go RVing, do you prefer moving every night or do you like to set up and stay at one place for a while. Fast paced travelers may prefer smaller Camper Van without slideouts for the ease of set up and pack up. Perhaps you go to the same campground all season. In that case, a park model RV may be the perfect setup offering you all the comforts of home in your favorite location. Larger Camper Van can be harder to move around for fast-paced travelers but offer comforts that many ﬁnd worth the tradeoff.<br />
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What’s your budget?</h4>
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Just as there is an camper van for any lifestyle, there is an camper van out there for any budget. It’s good to decide on a budget before heading to the dealership or browsing the classiﬁeds. Are you planning to pay cash or ﬁnance? RV dealerships are set up to make ﬁnancing fast and easy for their customers. Used Camper Van are a great option for a limited budget. RV shows, end of the year sales, or buying last year’s model can be a great way to save on a new RV. Buying a used camper van from a private party is a great way to save money but usually ends up taking more time to ﬁnd what you want.<br />
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Buying an camper van will be one of the best decisions you’ll make for your family. Don’t get hung up on the details because at the end of the day or a long weekend, spending time together and creating memories are what is important and that will happen in any type of camper van.</div>

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Camping Ideas for Food, Easy to Prepare Recipes

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 been dreaming of this weekend for months. Every visit to the garage, 
passing by our stacks of sleeping bags, tents and the soot-blackened 
Dutch oven, brings back cherished memories of past camping adventures 
and visions of summer excursions to come. And now, the time has arrived:
 our first camping trip of the year!</div>
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Attempting to keep sane while stuck indoors for the 
winter, I like to plan lots of outdoor summer adventures before the snow
 has even melted away. This year, I have at least one trip every month 
throughout the summer. Some are simple tent-camping trips to the lake or
 river; others are more intense backcountry trail clean-up projects 
where we hike up into the mountains, carrying all our gear on our 
backs.</div>
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No matter if you’re car-camping, backcountry-expeditioning
 or going for a weekend canoe trip, planning out a menu that fuels and 
satisfies is essential.</div>
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After confirming our first camping location, I pulled all 
my camp cookbooks off the shelf and begun dreaming about all the yummy 
food we’d be creating over the campfire. Lucky for me, our first outing 
is accessible by car, so I can bring all the gear(and food) we need and 
want. As the summer moves forward, I can start thinking about meeting 
the challenge of fitting everything I need into my backpack. But that’s 
another article.</div>
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Menu planning for the outdoors is much different than 
standard home cooking. To start, we need to consider many factors, 
including mode of travel, availability of water/fuel, weather, food cost
 and size of group.</div>
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For our first outing, we are only limited to how much we 
can fit in our car and what we can cook over a fire or small camp stove.
 For a novice, even these minor limitations can be debilitating. 
Attempting to guide the newbies, as well as offer inspiring, new ideas 
to the experienced camp chefs, I will walk through my planning process 
and come up with interesting delicious ideas for your next outdoor 
adventure.</div>
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Styles and tastes of campers vary drastically. Some enjoy 
spontaneity and are happy with a handful of trail mix, a crust of bread 
and full water bottle. Others prefer to not cook at all, but rather do 
cold cooking, packing pre-made salads, meats and cheeses and preparing 
sandwiches on the trail. Some folks find heat-and-serve or dehydrated 
meals the easiest solution, while others see an outdoor excursion an 
excuse to splurge on gourmet foods, with caviar, cheese and wine. I have
 found a happy medium between all these — what some like to call 
homestyle camp cooking.</div>
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Eating well is an important part of the camping 
experience. The rich aromas of freshly brewed coffee and bacon crackling
 over an open flame fill the campsite with the comforting smells that 
beckon everyone from their sleeping bag cocoons. These scents, combined 
with the taste of a buttery, crispy-edged camp pancake slathered in 
syrup, create a mood and memory as powerful as any spectacular, rugged 
mountain view.</div>
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Most of our camping adventures last between three to five 
days, which is a great place to start. It gives us an opportunity to try
 a few different meals, as well as fit in the old favorites. I like to 
begin by thinking about the last trip we had, recall the food we ate — 
what was successful, what didn’t work and things we might have forgotten
 and need to remember to pack this time.</div>
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It may help to write it out on paper. I’m all about the 
lists, especially when planning for camp cooking. Forgetting the sugar 
for your coffee could be solved by asking a kindly campsite neighbor, 
but forgetting the skillet could make a mess of the trip, requiring a 
run back home, or an expensive purchase at a small local store, if they 
have it at all.</div>
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For our first trip of the season, I plan to bring my big 
cast-iron skillet, my cast-iron Dutch oven, our camp stove and lots of 
firewood. Each offer a different way to cook our meals and diversifies 
our menu options.</div>
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We like to start out with a simple cold lunch when we 
arrive, giving us leisure time to set up camp and settle in. Cold-cut 
sandwiches, pre-cut veggie sticks, chips, fruit and maybe a fun bottled 
drink. My husband’s grandma always starts her family camp trips with 
cold fried chicken and potato salad, which works pretty good too, even 
if it’s a little greasy. But, hey, we’re camping; it’s suppose to be fun
 and a little extravagant!</div>
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Dependent on our energy level in the evening, and if the 
burn ban is in effect, I like to get a campfire going as soon as 
possible. We can cook over the fire, or just gather around, warm our 
bodies and succumb to its entrancing glow.</div>
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No camping trip is complete without hot dogs roasted over 
the coals, with a side of beans and chips. But there is a whole vast 
world of foods to cook over the fire, beyond dogs. Potatoes can be 
wrapped in foil, nestled in and roasted among the coals; corn, soaked 
and wrapped in its husk, can be cooked in the embers; and beans and/or 
veg can be cooked in a sturdy glass bottle (wrap in foil to avoid 
breakage) in the coals. That last one is new to me, and we’re going to 
try it with some beans, placed in the coals after dinner, to cook 
through the night.</div>
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If you’re lucky enough to find a big, flat rock in or 
around your campsite, try your hand at root veg crisps, thinly sliced, 
tossed with oil and set on the hot stone in the fire, turning 
occasionally until crisp. This would work great with carrot, beet, 
parsnip, kohlrabi or potato.</div>
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Bread over the fire is always a fun campfire activity, and
 with an abundance of recipe ideas, find one that fits you and give it a
 go. Bisquick mixed with water, plastered onto a stick, rotated over the
 fire until golden is a great place to start.</div>
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I’m trying my hand at a new recipe I stumbled across: 
baumstriezel (tree cake) on a stick, a Transylvanian pastry that mixes 
flour, yeast, milk, butter, eggs and sugar into a dough that is placed 
on a greased or foil-wrapped stick and roasted over the fire. Sounds 
like to perfect end to a lovely day of camping!</div>
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Using my handy-dandy cast-iron skillet, over the fire or 
camp stove, I can make an endless variety of delicious camp food. Spring
 provides nettles, not only to sting unsuspecting explorers, but also 
for eating.</div>
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How about some nettle chips, very much like the popular 
kale chips everyone loves? Simply fried in oil or butter until crisp, 
then seasoned with salt, they make a wonderful and nourishing snack — 
and they’re free!</div>
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We are big fans of camp spaghetti, but boiling a big pot 
of water can be a headache. How about instead, try easy skillet 
spaghetti? Fry the uncooked noodles with onions and garlic until golden,
 add tomato sauce, cover and simmer for about 20 minutes, checking 
occasionally to add liquid if needed.</div>
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Or maybe quick and easy mac and cheese? Combine cooked 
noodles with a little dry mustard, milk and cheese, cooking over low 
heat until cheese melts. Yes, it’s that easy!</div>
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The Dutch oven can be a useful tool in the camp kitchen, 
once we fully understand its potential. Placed over glowing embers, with
 a few embers shoveled over the top for even heating, it can cook a vast
 number of dishes you never thought possible while camping. Fruit 
cobblers, chocolate cake, cinnamon or caramel rolls, enchiladas, lamb in
 a bed of hay, fish in bread dough or even a loaf of bread. There are 
books written on the subject; something serious campers should consider 
exploring and adding to their camp cooking repertoire.</div>
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Sometimes we have more food than can be eaten, which can 
be a blessing in disguise. Leftover potatoes can be shredded and used 
for hash browns or rösti, a crispy, fried potato pancake. Leftover rice 
can be repurposed into rice cakes, either sweet or savory. Mix rice with
 egg, milk, flour and salt, fry and add sugar or spice. Great breakfast 
or side dish for dinner.</div>
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We all love camp snacking, with the plethora of yummy 
treats we normally reserve for only this occasion. But limited to only 
chips, cookies and soda, we can quickly begin to feel a sodium and 
refined-sugar overload. I like to balance out our snacks with lots of 
fresh veggie sticks (peppers, cucumbers, carrots, jicama, etc.), fresh 
fruit (cubed melon, berries, oranges, etc.) and homemade power bars, 
energy balls, breakfast cookies or whole-grain scones or muffins.</div>
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There are a multitude of recipes out there for healthy, 
homemade energy bars. Our favorites feature a simple list of ingredients
 that usually include dry fruit, nut butter, oats or crumbled rice cake 
and seeds. These nourishing snack options will offer you the energy you 
require for some quality day hikes or just lounging around camp, 
enjoying nature and a good book.</div>
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<b>Melissa Davis, a local chef with a bachelor’s degree in 
nutrition, specializes in natural foods. She can be reached at 
jadenluna@gmail.com.</b></div>
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Camping Ideas for Families

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<b>Camping Ideas for Families -</b> It was just Memorial Day, and that is exciting…because around here, that's when camping season begins! I don't really come from a family of campers. But it is something that I have adopted into our own family! As much fun as it can be to get pampered at a swanky hotel, it's not always my first choice for a weekend getaway. Nope, I'd much rather get cozy around a blazing fire, get my fingers sticky from s'mores, and sleep out under the stars. Now that we live so close to the mountains, I and my familiy are really excited to pass along our love of roughing it in the great outdoors. We can't wait to show them how much fun it can be to spend the out of doors.<br />
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“How much fun it can be” is an important phrase when it comes to camping. While weather and mosquitoes can work together to wreak havoc on a campout, often times it's a simple lack of preparation that keeps first time campers from being able to enjoy a new experience. If you are taking kids along, it's especially important to be prepared for changes in the weather, have food that's easy to prepare, and know how to provide basic first aid. Luckily, there are lots of good resources out there to help you get ready for living life on the wild side for a few days. All it takes is a little prep work so that you can fave a great time camping with your family.<br />
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Those Scouts and Brownies were definitely on to something when they declared a happy camper is a prepared camper, or something like that. We think they'd be impressed with our list. We hope you are.<br />
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It’s important to research weather patterns for areas you are unfamiliar with and the best advice can be gained from the park rangers or information centres.<br />
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have a camping backpack ready to go to make packing for camping easier. Include a cutlery set; dinner plates and bowls, cups and mugs, a flashlight with new batteries, a first aid kit, a couple of packets of waterproof matches and a swiss army knife. After each camping trip wash and clean the contents and repack the bag ready for the next trip.<br />
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Don’t wait until you are in the middle of nowhere before you realize your lantern doesn’t work, you’re missing all the tent pegs or that you have a hole in your airbed. Always thoroughly test your equipment before you leave home.<br />
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Wire toaster:</h4>
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Stretcher beds are great for kids and save having to blow up numerous air beds. They cost very little and pack away neatly. They also make great beds for sleep overs at home.<br />
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Keep a list of what you need to take at home and update it after each camping trip, as it is the kind of activity where experience counts for a lot. If you refer to your list when packing you won’t forget a thing.<br />
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Protecting food and rubbish:</h4>
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You can hang a food safe such as a Hessian bag or large string bag from the branches of a tree to stop animals getting at it. This should also be done with rubbish bags. If you leave them on the ground they will certainly be torn apart by the next morning. Alternatively, store perishable food not kept in the chilly bin in your car overnight.<br />
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If you can find a strong branch lying around that has lots of short branches still attached, hang it from a tree to air wet towels. Tie a piece of rope around the top of the branch and dangle it from a tree so the short branches reach upwards.<br />
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Collect candle stubs at home to take camping because these make perfect fire starters. Just light and place in the fire under the kindling.<br />
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6 Important Tent Camping Tips for Beginners

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<b>Tent Camping Tips for Beginners -</b> Tent camping is one of the most popular types of camping in the world and is also the most adventurous ones. Not only does it give you the chance to go outdoors and set up camp in the greens but also lets you learn how to live on little. If you are new to tent camping and are soon going to head out to your first experience, then there are many things you must keep in mind. For your reference and help, the following is a list important <b>tent camping tips for beginners</b>.<br />
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<b>1. Get your Gear Right</b><br />
The first thing to keep in mind before heading out for a tent camping trip is to get all your gear right. If you are a beginner, it is not necessary to buy all the camping equipment and renting is a better option. Some of the things you will need are a tent, a sleeping bag, a backpack, a cooking stove, the right clothes, an LED torch, water and others.<br />
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<b>2. Keep it Simple</b><br />
For your first time at a tent camping trip, make sure you keep it simple and do not go too complex. Choose a camping location which isn’t too far off and go as prepared as possible. Carry a map with you along with a phone with GPS.  Go for just one or two nights on your first trip and try to pick a camping location which has many good facilities like a flush toilet, electrical points and others.<br />
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<b>3. Pack Good Camping Food</b><br />
You may not be familiar with cooking on a portable stove or camp fire on your first tent camping trip and thus it is a better idea to pack sufficient good camping food. Pack packaged food which simply needs heating along with as much readymade items as possible.  Pack items to make quick cold sandwiches so that you don’t have to do too much of cooking and other preparations.<br />
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<b>4. Ensure you Pack Items for a Good Night’s Sleep</b><br />
Another thing to keep in mind is to pack all essential items that can guarantee a good night’s sleep. Some of these items include blankets, separate air mattresses and pads, insulation for underneath the mattress, ear plugs and others. These items will ensure a warm night’s sleep since most camping locations become cold in the night.<br />
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<b>5. Carry Emergency Gear</b><br />
Another thing to consider when going for your initial tent camping trip is to carry sufficient emergency gear. Some of these items include an LED torch, a GPS device, a mesh wire and a few other items like a tool for defending yourself etc. On a camping trip, you can come face to face with many kinds of dangers like wild animals; thieves etc and you must know how to protect yourself from them.<br />
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Weather can turn really unexpectedly and hence you must also have some weatherproof items like raincoats, wind cheater jackets and others.</div>

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Tent Camping Tips Tricks With Kids

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<b>Tent Camping Tips Tricks -</b> Don't make anything fancy. Easy things like cut up fruits and veggies, easy meats (hot dogs, hamburgers, chicken), prepare a salad ahead of time, cook bacon at home for egg sandwiches, and sometimes I make a big pot of pasta so I can just reheat it. I try to minimize dishes as much as I can.<br />
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My dad built us a camp cupboard and it is SO (significant other) handy. We have a pop up. He made it so it will slide right into the door when we travel. When we camp we leave it by the door on a workbench. We keep plates, utensils, paper products, hand towels, garbage bags, and other random stuff in there. It is nice to have it right outside so that we don't have to keep getting into the camper. I'd send you a picture but our camper is in the garage still surrounded by things like the lawn mower and snow blower. This is <b>tent camping tips and tricks</b> from me.</div>

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GBB : Summer Day Camp for Girls

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<b>Girl Summer Camp -</b> Camp Girls Building Businesses (GBB) is a summer day camp for girls between the ages of 7 to 14. The camp focuses on educating, empowering and encouraging young girls to build their own, successful businesses.<br />
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Shanika Robinson, an alumna of both Indian Creek and Eastside High School, founded the <b>girl summer camp</b> last year and made 18 young girls into successful business owners through the program.<br />
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At Camp GBB, girls create their own business plan that includes marketing and sales strategies, financial analyses, and business management planning. They create real products and marketing materials, and learn how to present their businesses to potential customers in a professional manner. At the end of camp, the girls open up their very own business, sell their product, and keep the money they earn.<br />
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“I believe too many girls are being taught how to make other people’s dreams become a reality rather than being taught how to make their own come true,” Robinson said. “My mother is a successful entrepreneur, and taught me the importance and benefits of owning a business at a young age. My vision is to share all I’ve learned about entrepreneurship with young girls and women across the globe to inspire them to do what they love.”<br />
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Robinson graduated Magna Cum Laude from the University of Georgia with a BA in business management. She is also recipient of UGA’s NAACP Outstanding Community Service Award in 2015; and is also a member of the American Camp Association. Shanika founded Camp GBB in 2015 to further her vision of spreading the knowledge of entrepreneurship to girls and women across the globe. The main goal of her summer day camp is to educate, empower and encourage young girls to become successful businesses owners while gaining confidence through success.<br />
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Camp GBB’s 2017 Summer Day Camp will be held during the weeks of June 5 and June 16 at 954 S. Main St. NE, Suite 100, Conyers, Ga 30012. For more information on how to register or to become a sponsor, visit <b>www.GBBusinesses.com</b> or email <b>GBBusinesses@gmail.com</b>.</div>

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Tent Camping Tips and Advice From Coleman

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<b>Tent Camping Tips -</b> The early bird gets the best campsite this is how tent camping tips for you. Arrive as early as possible, walk or drive around to check out all the options, find your perfect campsite (the one with the least compromises) and get things set up. Ideally, you can have dinner, clean up and relax before dark.<br />
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<li>Clay soils, which drain poorly and get messy in rain</li>
<li>Cliffs and ledges, which can’t be seen at night</li>
<li>Stagnant water, which is often home to biting insects</li>
<li>Pack items that have multiple uses. A light poncho, for example, packs easy and can be used as a rain jacket, a windbreaker, a ground cloth or a mosquito shield.</li>
<li>Keep your matches dry. Starting a fire is difficult with wet matches. Store yours in a plastic baggy or sealed in a small container.</li>
<li>Wear comfortable shoes. Really comfortable shoes. That short hike to the top of the hill can turn into an endless journey back to camp if you’re fighting a blister.</li>
<li>Pack a pair of polypropylene long johns. Even in the summer. They don’t absorb moisture, they dry fast and wick water and sweat away from your body. Pull them on if a sudden storm blows in or if you get cold sleeping. Or, if you tip your canoe and are/ waiting for your pants to dry out.</li>
<li>Dress in layers. You can peel them off or pile them on as the temperature rises or falls or your physical activity increases or decreases.</li>
<li>Pack clothing in trash bags. The bags keep clothes dry in wet or humid weather and can double as laundry bags or makeshift ponchos in a pinch.</li>
<li>Plan a menu and bring menu-specific measured items to save time and space. For example, measure all of the dry ingredients for pancakes and pack them in a covered container. When you’re ready to cook add the wet ingredients, put the lid on and give it a shake to mix it up. But remember, and this is important, label the containers.</li>
<li>Pack insulated mugs with lids. They keep hot beverages hot, cold beverages cold, and insects out of everything.</li>
<li>Invest in a solar-heated camp shower. This mini shower can double as a faucet and is ideal for dish rinsing and hand washing.</li>
<li>Partially unzip the upper window in your tent. This removes unwanted moisture and condensation from perspiring sleepers. On muggy nights, also zip open a lower window to draw cooler air through to create a chimney effect.</li>
<li>Locate or collect firewood along the hike. Firewood may be scarce where you are camping, so pick up a few bundles before you head to the campsite.</li>
<li>Remember to pack toilet paper. Everything else is secondary to this necessity.</li>
<li>Consider hanging your food from a nearby tree. If there is wildlife in the area, this will keep your meals safe. You’ll need rope to tie to the container, and try to find a sturdy limb at least twelve feet in the air. If not, put your food containers inside your car at night. Be sure that no food whatsoever is kept in your tent. And don’t feed the animals around your campsite.</li>
<li>Be considerate of those camping around you. If you camp with your pets, keep them away from others; keep them quiet, and clean up after them promptly.</li>
<li>Camp near water, but not too near. A ready supply of water is a necessity when camping, but you don’t want your camp site to be flooded, so place your site is at least 200 ft. away from the nearest water source</li>
<li>Clean up when you leave. If you brought it with you, be sure to take it with you when you head for home. As a rule, you should leave the campsite looking better than it was when you arrived.</li>
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The Clever 2017 Camping Hacks That Will Help Keep Tent-life Stress-free

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<b>2017 Camping Hacks -</b> Camping requires a bit of resourcefulness, and some of these clever <b>camping hacks</b> will help you keep one step ahead in the wilds.<br /><br />Happy campers from far and wide have been sharing their top tips for outdoor survival and MailOnline Travel has rounded up some of the best.<br /><br />On the food front, many people suggest pre-mixing pancake batter and putting it in freezer bags. The small plastic sacks can then be used like piping bags.<br /><br />Similarly, some recommend pre-cracking eggs into a jar before heading out for some camping action as they will last longer in that form without refrigeration.<br /><br />Cotton wool balls soaked in Vaseline, meanwhile, are said to excellent firestarters - and matches should be stored in a sealed screw-top jar to prevent them from getting wet.<br /><br />Scroll down for more techniques that will help you look like a real pro in the great outdoors.<br />
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Don't get bogged down: Instagram user @canadiantire shows how an old coffee container can be turned into a toilet paper holder that prevents the rolls from getting wet.<br />
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<b>Hanging out:</b> northeastvoyageur.com uses forked sticks secured around a tree as gear hangers (left) while Margie Barnett uses a shoe hanger as a kitchen tool organiser at her camp (right)<br />
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<b>Feeling the heat:</b> pinchingyourpennies.com reveals how cotton balls doused with Vaseline make the perfect fire starters (left) while vanessa.strickland puts her matches in a jar to keep them dry. She puts the lighting strip of the matchbox over the inner lid (right)<br />
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Tricks of the trade: Make sure your cutlery never strays with this simple technique from @powersurvival (left) and when it comes to technology @onlinervstore shows how a simple plastic baggie can be used to protect a phone from rain and the occasional marshmallow drip (right)<br />
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<b>Fit for all weathers:</b> Rubbing beeswax or paraffin all over your shoes can help prevent them from getting wet, as shown over at www.brit.co<br />
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<b>Fit for all seasons:</b> Empty Tic Tac boxes can be recycled and used as small spice holders. Seattlesundries.com demonstrates how the containers can be transformed, with labels added<br />
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Bugging you? Offgridquest.com shows how a lint roller can be used to remove creepy crawlies from humans and pets after countryside walks. They can also be used on the inside of a tent.<br />
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<b>Bathing beauty:</b> Add a splash of luxury to your camping trip with an inflatable dingy, which can be filled with hot water and used as a bubble bath. Above, the hack demonstrated by@campingroadtrip<br />
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Breakfast bonanza: @jelliott207 recommends pre-cracking eggs into a jar before heading out for some camping action as they will last longer (left), while amumntheoven recommends pre-mixing pancake batter and filling baggies with it to create piping bags (right)<br />
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<b>Keeping the bugs at bay:</b> @summit_rv shows how to make a DIY insect repellent using citrus slices, rosemary sprigs, cedarwood, lavender and essential oils<br />
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<b>Beauty essentials:</b> If you want to take a razor with you camping, thekrazycouponlady.com shows how a binder clip can be used to protect the blade from cutting anything.<br />
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The Clever 2017 Camping Hacks That Will Help Keep Tent-life Stress-free

2017 Camping Hacks - Camping requires a bit of resourcefulness, and some of these clever camping hacks will help you keep one step ahead ...

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How To Set Up A Campsite - Beginners Guide for 2017 Campers

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<b>How To Set Up A Campsite -</b> All we know that after a long day of hiking, your campsite is your home away from home. It’s a place to relax, recover and think back over the amazing day you’ve just experienced. But, have you ever really thought about <b>how to set up a campsite</b> the best way possible?<br />
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The terrain, weather, wildlife - all these factors matter when making sure your campsite is not only safe but comfortable as well. Here at The Adventure Junkies, we understand everyone has a different perspective on how to set up a campsite. So, we’ve put together this guide to provide you with clear, practical and effective advice that will work every single time!<br /><br />The most important aspect in setting up a campsite is making sure you pick the right location. It’s important not to rush even if the sun is starting to set. It will take far longer to relocate in the middle of the night with only a headlamp to find your way around a foreign landscape.<br />
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3 ELEMENTS OF A GREAT CAMPSITE LOCATION </h3>
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<br />Whether you’re camping in the wild or even at a trailer park, you need to look above and around the site for anything which may pose a risk to your safety.<br /><br />Trees may provide shade and form a windbreak, but some species drop dead limbs to the ground below. When a limb weighs hundreds of pounds, you can guarantee anything in its path is either going to be damaged.<br /><br />As for people, getting hit could get you severely injured if not killed. Scan the surrounding trees and ensure your campsite is positioned away from overhanging branches.<br /><br />We all love water views, right? While your campsite may be bone dry now, it is important to consider how the site might look in the event of heavy rain.<br /><br />Setting up camp in a natural hollow or adjacent to a river bank may look nice, but you could be placing yourself at risk of flooding. Similarly, if you’re going to camp on the beach then make sure you pitch your tent far above the high tide mark.<br /><br />As unlikely as it may be, another risk not worth taking is to expose your campsite to the chances of a lightning strike. Bare hilltops are the worst locations as your tent or other camping equipment will sit above ground level and may become a lightning rod.<br /><br />Strong winds can wreak havoc on a campsite. To ensure you aren’t blown away, you should try to find a campsite on the down-wind side of a hill or copse of trees (remembering to still keep an eye out for tree limbs!). Boulders and other large solid objects can also help in buffering your site from strong winds.<br /><br />It may sound like balancing all these factors is an impossibility, but common sense plays a big part in staying safe. Keep up to date with the weather forecast, learn about the different tree species to better understand how they decay and check the tide tables before setting out on your camping trip.<br /><br />Finally, many parks now provide designated camping sites or even wooden platforms protect the environment from erosion. Complying with state or federal law is critical as they are the experts in these matters and these decisions will be made with your safety in mind.<br />
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<br />If you’re going to set up camp for any reasonable period, access to a fresh water source will be critical.<br /><br />When the time comes to select your campsite, scout the surrounding area for any streams or springs. Set your camp up a short distance away. You don’t want to be carting water across half a mile of rough terrain but at the same time, you don’t want to be so close that you place yourself at risk of flooding.<br /><br />Depending on the climate, keeping warm may be a priority. Even if it isn’t, everyone loves a campfire! Locating your campsite near a source of dry wood is something you should keep in mind as well.<br />
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<br />You may be out in the wild, but that doesn’t mean you can’t have a comfortable campsite!<br /><br />Getting a good night’s sleep is essential for staying fresh and energized on the trail. When selecting the location of your tent there are a few simple things you can do to ensure your comfort.<br />
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First, make sure the site is relatively flat and with reasonable drainage. Sleeping on a slope can be done, but you may find yourself rolling downhill in the middle of the night. If there is no flat ground available, then try to ensure your head is positioned upslope, with your feet pointing downhill.<br /><br />Second, scour the site for sharp rocks, sticks or other objects which could either pierce the floor of your tent or make sleeping extremely uncomfortable. Clear these away before pitching your tent.<br /><br />Third, make sure you aren’t placing your tent on, under or next to an insect colony. Ants, wasps, spiders, bees can all make your campsite a misery if you’re not careful!<br /><br />Lastly, positioning your campsite in the shade can make for a far more comfortable camping experience particularly at the height of summer. This does need to be balanced with the need to keep your distance from overhanging branches. If done right, it can elevate your campsite into a cool oasis!<br /><br />Establishing a fire at your campsite may be essential for cooking and as a source of warmth, but it may simply be a great focal point for relaxing conversation. Either way, ensure you locate the fire far enough away from your tent that there is no risk of embers blowing onto its highly flammable surface.<br /><br />It is also recommended you dig a fire pit. This will keep embers contained and makes it a lot easier for you to put the fire out through a combination of water and soil.<br /><br />It’s not the most exciting part of camping, but establishing a specific area for sanitary waste disposal is critically important.<br /><br />Locate your toilet at least a couple of hundred feet from the campsite for both privacy and comfort. To avoid contamination, you’ll also want to position it downhill and 50 feet or more from nearby water sources.<br /><br />Whether you’re staying put in one location or spending days on the trail, it is inevitable you will produce rubbish. Leaving your rubbish in the backcountry isn’t an option, so make sure you remember to take a sturdy bag large enough to hold all the waste you are likely to produce.<br /><br />If bears are a possibility, then you will need to know how to hang your rubbish bag from a tree, at least 12 feet off the ground, six feet from the tree trunk and 200 feet from your tent.<br /><br />Bears are extremely sensitive to odors. Items you will need to store in the ‘bear hang’ include not only rubbish but toothpaste and uneaten food as well. If in doubt, hang it!<br /><br />Want to learn more about how to handle bear encounters in the backcountry? Read our guide on how to keep bears away.<br /><br />After following these guidelines, you’ll have your campsite set up and looking good in no time at all. But, what then?<br /><br />To make sure you get the most out of your campsite, think about the types of emergency scenarios that might arise in the middle of the night and be prepared for all possibilities.<br /><br />Is your first aid kit easy to reach? Do you know the direction of the toilet? Have you placed a headlamp in an easily accessible location so you aren’t fumbling around and waking up your neighbors? Are mosquitoes likely and have you got insect repellent readily available? Have you got a pair of slip-on camp shoes that can sit at the entrance to your tent? What about a waterproof jacket?<br /><br />These aren’t essential, but being prepared will certainly help you make the most effective use of your campsite!</div>

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<b>Camping Tips for Beginner 2017 -</b> Are you looking for camping but you don’t know where to start camping?  Need some tips to get you through your first camping trip? Here it's <b>camping tips for beginner</b>.<br />
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We are going camping for the FIRST TIME ever as a family next week, so I called in some favors from all my Traveling Friends and put together a Great Big List of Camping Tips.  Selfishly, I needed them all for myself, but I am very happy to share them with you!<br />
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Camping Prep</h3>
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If you’re new to camping (tenting), try renting some of the equipment from REI, MEC or a camping outlet store, or borrowing from a friend. Getting fully kitted out as a family can add up quickly – build up your gear over time as needed.<br />
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Go to a dollar store and get those big plastic bins. Have 3…1 for cooking gear, one for kitchen needs–spices, sugar, onions, etc., and one for first aid. Make first aid box a different color. Eric Jay Toll with Examiner.comA day or two before you load up the car, it’s a good idea to take your tent out of its bag and do a trial set-up. That way you can make sure all parts are there and are in good condition. Make sure you know how to assemble the tent so it won’t collapse in the middle of the night. And if cold conditions are forecast, make sure your tent provides enough protection from wind, rain or snow. Lindsay Shugerman with Catalogs.comSkip the costly RV toilet paper and by 1 ply. It’s essentially the same thing and won’t clog your toilet which take my word for it, is no fun.<br />
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Load car so that the things you need to set up first are put in last…then they come out first. Pre-pack your gear bins. We have camping bins. One for all cooking related items, one for sleeping gear/headlamps/batteries/etc.  They are stored that way in the garage and packed that way when we leave. Simply toss them in the car and most the stuff is packed. Alyssa Erickson from The Kid ProjectBefore you head out in the RV the first time, do a practice run in your driveway or at a campground near you. This can save some frustration down the road.<br />
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Here is The Ultimate <a href="http://campinggarnerstatepark.blogspot.co.id/2017/06/best-family-camping-tents-2017.html">Family Camping</a> Checklist Jessica Averett from Bring the Kids Remember the flip flops and quarters. We always remember our hiking boots but sometimes forget to pack our flip flops. Most of the camping sites we have been to will have 50 cent showers but you definitely want to make sure you have your own flip flops to wear into the public showers. <br />
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Make sure you check the local area for hotels that you have loyalty at to guarantee a room in case of bad weather.</h3>
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Take lots more clothes than you think you need, especially fleeces…it can feel quite chilly when the sun goes down even in the middle of summer. Nichola West with Globalmouse Travels<br />
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Get a 2-room tent!! One for changing and leaving the dirty clothes, muddy shoes, etc. and one room for sleeping!<br />
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Assign everyone a job to do. This especially helps the set up/tear down and meal preparation and won’t leave one person doing it all. Tonya Prater with The Traveling Praters<br />
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Bring a Playpen for toddlers.  Safety is a major issue for babies and camping. Not only do you have to worry about fires, flora, and fauna, but the parent’s attention seems to be more easily distracted with the business of camp life.   A large playpen gives babies a safe place of their own to hang out. Jessica Bowers with Suitcases & SippycupsMake sure to familiarize yourself with the area’s firewood rules: Where we camped, the state forest service advises that only wood gathered within a 50 mile radius be burned; ours came from bit further away, and even so, we didn’t let it touch the ground, nor could we leave any unburned wood behind. This is to prevent the spread of predatory bugs and plants that can, as we have seen in story after story, devastate forests in a short time.<br />
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Consider packing a Screen house: it’s not only a way to enjoy a bug-free meal, but it’s also a great place to store your chairs and coolers at night.</div>
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Our #1 rule when hiking/camping/anything outdoors is to make sure everyone in our group is educated to “leave no trace.” Leave Mother Nature the way you found her!</div>
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Sleep in a sleeping bag with as few clothes on as possible. You’ll be warmer. Really. Honestly. Try it. Good bags “breathe” and transpire your perspiration out of the bag. Clothes traps it in the bag and the moisture wets clothes and makes you cold.</div>
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Thin foam pads really do make a difference under your sleeping bag.  They don’t make the ground turn into a serta sleep perfect mattress but they will keep you dry and warm.</div>
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Separate air mattresses or pads – get singles, not queens or kings so everyone keeps their tossings and turnings to themselves. Cots are another good option.</div>
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Always put a tarp or footprint under the tent. Always. Eric Jay Toll with Examiner.comThe mattress from a pack n play folds up small and makes a great sleeping mat for younger kids (applicable for tent camping!) Nicole Wiltrout with ArrowsSentForth.comAfter two days camping the toddlers were filthy and the thought of bringing them into the not-so-pristine camping shower with one of us seemed horrific.  Thank goodness we bought a two in one camping bin/bathtub. We heated water on the stove while they were roasting marshmallows and they were thrilled with their jacuzzi.  Camping would be so much better if they made these in grown-up size.<br />
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Consider ear plugs – Nighttime noises are louder in a tent. A couple of dogs barking at each other in the distance helped keep us awake for hours. Allison Laypath from Tips for Family Trips<br />
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Write out all the of the meals you are going to need for your camping trip and write a menu plan for it…however simple or elaborate you want it to be. Add in snacks that your family will be looking for and use this information to create your packing/grocery list. Don’t forget to include the condiments you will need like bbq sauce, ketchup, etc.<br />
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Keep it simple. We cooked our dinner on campfire forks I bought for $4 each at Walmart. I packed hot dogs and brats, pineapple chunks, mushrooms, cherry tomatoes, and bell pepper strips. We skewered it all and cooked it over the fire. It was delicious!<br />
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Have the kids help you plan the menu so they’ll be excited about the meals and maybe want to help too. Cooking over a stove or campfire is so much more fun than cooking at home.<br />
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Save dishwater to help drown campfire.  Drown, stir, and drown campfires some more. It’s out if you can put your hand over the ashes and not feel anything even slightly warm. Be careful putting hand in ashes…make sure you stir them well and don’t feel any surface warmth.  Eric Jay Toll with Examiner.comOne of our favorite camping meals is the breakfast burrito. I make the burritos ahead of time with eggs, spinach, cheese and all our other favorite ingredients. Then I wrap in tin foil and freeze. Throw them in the cooler with ice and cook on the campfire each morning. Jennifer Close with Two Kids & a Map<br />
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If the thought of preparing food while camping stresses you out, do most of the prep work, cutting, and even cooking at home. Just pull it out and warm it up over the fire. Also, with little kids, it’s important to have some quick, healthy snacks ready to go since camping food often takes longer to cook and little bellies can’t always wait happily.<br />
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I hollowed out oranges and filled them with gluten free brownie mix, then wrapped them in foil and threw them in the campfire. Seriously the best brownies EVER. I didn’t invent it though, saw it on Pinterest! I totally can vouch for it.<br />
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Before you go; marinate your own meat for fajitas in ziplocs, then pullingthem out of ice chest and putting them on grill is so easy. And have your onions and peppers and maybe mushrooms already cut for kabobs in a bag and then have kids load them on sticks before you grill.<br />
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Save yourself time & money by packing small containers of condiments made up from the bigger sizes you already have in your fridge. This saves you from having to buy small sizes of condiments…saving you money. The smaller sized containers from home also fit into a cooler better. I like these little Tupperware containers.<br />
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To clean your coated cast iron skillet, bring along a box of coarse ground kosher salt (and a scouring pad). Add enough salt to coat the bottom of the pan, then use a scrubbie to break up cooked on bits. The salt will soak up extra grease and flavors left behind too. Discard “dirty” salt in the garbage and apply a thin layer of oil (I use coconut oil that I bring camping with us.) to the pan and work it in using a paper towel. Your pan should look like new, and be ready to use for your next meal. Store the pan upside down on your picnic table (or camp kitchen table) to prevent bugs from sticking to the freshly oiled surface.<br />
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I can not wait to try these S’morecones from Jessica Bowers with Suitcases & Sippycups<br />
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Use a Milk Jug and Head lamp to light your campground.  Becky Davenport with The Missouri Mom<br />
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Put a battery-powered votive candle into an empty peanut butter container to make portable lanterns.<br />
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Get small flashlights and attach to stretchy bracelets or lanyards for the kids. Leah Smith with Texas Kids KitchenMountain Dew + baking soda + peroxide = lantern<br />
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Leave electronics at home, and bring lots of outdoor things to do – frisbees, balls, buckets, shovels, bug catchers…and playing cards too.<br />
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Ask for the Junior Ranger backpack if you’re at a state park. It contains a book about animal tracks and kid-sized binoculars and a compass. My 7-year-old son went off with the compass and binoculars for a whole afternoon. But the best thing in it: drawing paper and crayons. Because even though you imagine your kids enraptured by the wonders of nature, there are times they just need something to do. The drawing saved us when it was time to pack/unpack the food or make the fire to cook the food.<br />
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Bring cards and a board game for rainy days. Eric Jay Toll with Examiner.comMake friends with your neighbors. You will most likely be those people, the ones with kids that are loud and up early. Slightly disruptive to the peaceful camping ambiance. I find it is better to be upfront, introduce yourself, and give them an open door to come “complain” if your kids are bothering them. Alyssa Erickson from The Kid ProjectHere’s a fun Outdoor Tic Tac Toe Game from Jamie Dorobeck from C.R.A.F.T.<br />
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Always book an extra night. We had so much fun camping at Yosemite we went in the lotto the next day to stay another night. Fresh air, camp fires, silence… Everyone needs more of that.<br />
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Tell kids that if they ever get lost to STAY PUT! Don’t go wandering off any further. Someone will come to them to find them.<br />
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An actual physical barrier built around a campfire, such as a circle of large rocks or even a fence, serves as a reminder that the fire is present. Just don’t completely rely on the obstruction you create though. Proper supervision and teaching about fire safety is still very necessary!<br />
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If you are camping in an area with wood ticks (deer ticks), make sure to have tweezers and antibiotic ointment.<br />
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At night, secure all food and food trash in sealed metal cans, in your car or in a bear bag high up in a tree. That way, wild animals won’t be tempted into your campsite. And never ever keep food in your tent … that midnight snack can easily become deadly bear bait.<br />
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We Are thrilled to be camping this upcoming week in a 2014 Jayco Redhawk, which was provided to us by Woody RV Rentals.  If you live in the Central Texas area and are wanting to dip your tow into the camping world, renting an RV through Woody RV Rentals is the way to go.</div>

Camping Tips for Beginner in 2017

Camping Tips for Beginner 2017 - Are you looking for camping but you don’t know where to start camping? Need some tips to get you through...

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