Summer Travel: Camp For The Entire Clan

I’ve dedicated numerous blogs to various summer camps for kids of all ages with differing interests. From military camps to luxury camps to summer camps for “American Idol” wannabes. It seems there is a camp for everyone. Well, here’s a new twist on summer camps that may have you calling a family meeting—a single camp destination for the whole clan. Talk about thinking outside of the box. Typically, when you think of a family vacation you might think of flying off to an exotic locale or taking a cruise together. But these days there is a new trend in summer … Continue reading →

Luxury Summer Camps For Kids

If you are a parent of a summer camp loving kid then you know what a challenge it can be to narrow down your options. There are literally thousands of summer camps out there. I know because I’ve written about many of them. From cash camps and camps for youngsters whose parents are heading off to war to summer camps for “American Idol” wannabes. Those blogs discussed the fact that sending your child away to experience a summer adventure in a log cabin can really put a dent in your wallet. However, I realize that not every reader is in … Continue reading →

Countdown To Summer Camp

As I write this snow is accumulating on our front yard and according to the Weather Channel, the wind chills are hovering around 20 degrees. However, I am undeterred. I refuse to let Mother Nature’s identity crisis put a damper on my countdown to summer (never mind spring). If you have school age children then you may have already seen the return of the red X’s on your home calendar (my 11-year-old cousin starts drawing them the day after spring break ends as he counts down to summer vacation). Yes, it’s that time of year again… when parents (and kids) … Continue reading →

Camping Options For The Anti-Camper

My name is Michele and I am an anti-camper. I’ve regaled you with my camping stories (okay story) in a previous blog, just to prove that I am not someone who voices discontent with an activity without trying it first. What can I say? I’m just not the camping type. At least that’s what I thought until I heard about “glamping.” Have you heard of “glamping?” According to tour companies, the word is shorthand for glamorous camping. Resorts in the United Kingdom and Canada have turned the spotlight on luxury camp sites in an effort to lure high rollers to … Continue reading →

Travel to Cherokee Landing in Tennessee

Located in Middleton, Tennessee is a great place with beautiful scenery called Cherokee Landing. With more than 296 power and water campsites, as well as cabin rentals, this is the ideal destination for families or couples wanting a romantic getaway. While there, you will fall in love with the rolling hills and relaxing valleys. Of course, the gorgeous lake where you can enjoy a paddleboat or canoe is a huge draw, along with the great fishing. With a huge outdoor area to explore, hike, swim, fish, or boat, Cherokee Landing is a wonderful destination but the campsite is also loaded … Continue reading →

Camping: A “Devil” Of A Good Time

I am sure you are familiar with the expression, “My idea of camping is staying at the Hilton.” Growing up, I didn’t realize that phrase was meant to be a joke. I can count on one hand (ok, two fingers) the number of times I have been camping. Both times took place while I was in college. I had just started dating a guy who considered himself the “ultimate outdoorsman.” I had only known him for a couple of months, so who was I to argue? One of our first trips together was a weekend camping “adventure” at Devil’s Lake … Continue reading →

Buying Quality Sleeping Bags

Are you tired of taking trips outdoors only to find yourself sleeping in a cold tent on the cold, hard ground? You can change your camping experience with a Kelty sleeping bag. These bags are truly amazing, designed with a r down fill or synthetic fill, perfect for camping. Kelty sleeping bags come in a number of designs, perfect for every person that loves to go camping. For example, if you were tall, then you could buy a Kelty sleeping bag that is extra long. If you were short or normal sized, then you could choose a sleeping bag for … Continue reading →

Save on Camping Tents Online

More and more families are getting back to nature by scheduling family camping trips. This type of gathering is perfect for having fun and simply enjoying each other’s company. If you plan to take a camping trip soon, you can find incredible camping tents on the internet. Better yet, when you buy online, you will probably save money. With so many companies and private sellers using the World Wide Web, you can literally find anything and everything when it comes to camping equipment. For your trip, you will need to look at the various camping tent options to ensure you … Continue reading →

Family Camping – Choosing a Tent Style

When shopping around for your next family camping tent, you will probably be amazed at how many new styles there are on the market. While some people still like the dome tent, especially small families, others prefer to go with a cabin like style, which you will find sold from Kelty, Sierra Designs, Coleman, Eureka, and others. Your family camping tent, whether it is a dome or large tent should provide several things. First, you want a family camping tent that offers safety, comfort, adequate room, and convenience. After all, if you have a family of six, obviously a dome … Continue reading →

Types of Top Camping Equipment

Many people love getting outdoors, finding those off the beaten track places where they can hike. If this is something you enjoy, you need to think about taking the right type of equipment with you for both comfort and safety. To carry all of your belongings, an external frame backpack by Kelty is an ideal choice. The external frame backpacks by Kelty are any hiker’s dream in that they are very lightweight. If you were like most hikers, you want the opportunity to go deep into the woods but carrying an external frame backpack that is not designed for those … Continue reading →