We’ve heard of hotels that offer glamping, a glamorous version of the camping experience, in their rooms or on their property. Now, an enterprising company in Virginia, Solid Ground Shelters, brings the camping experience to customers at the destination of their choice – in comfort and style, reports The Daily Progress. The concept involves setting…
You can get the most of your camping trip with some preplanning that will make the experience more comfortable, pleasurable and safe. Charles Bridwell of Advance-Monticellonion offers the tips below. Anything that gives you a good night’s sleep is worthwhile. For better rest, try sleeping on a self-inflating air mattress rather than a sleeping bag.…
Glamping, a camping experience with more of the comforts of home, is much in the news these days. However, some camping purists feel that the best outdoor experiences come from the opposite approach, which is cutting back to the basics. For this, all you need is a sturdy bicycle and a few essentials. Ann Wessel…
Do you love camping and have considered buying a campground to provide a livelihood for yourself? Before you take the big plunge, you may want to attend a seminar in Nashville on May 3 and 4 conducted by KOA. The workshop will provide a chance to see a campground’s inner workings and an opportunity to…
Some love the idea of camping but are less than enthusiastic about the prospect of roughing it. The Huffington Post reports several upscale hotels are offering rooms that provide a simulation of the camping experience that caters to this segment of the populace. If you prefer glamping over camping, a hotel can set you up…
You see so many motorhomes in campgrounds and on the road that you may sometimes wonder if the popularity of tent camping is waning. The answer is not at all, according to Hartt Wixom of The Spectrum and Daily News, a Utah newspaper. Upon visiting Zion National Park campground, he noted tents of all colors…
Sometimes you hear chilling reports in the news of a propane explosion that destroys a motorhome. In light of the danger, it’s important to take certain safety precautions. Never use a propane stove or oven to heat your motorhome because tragically, this practice causes fatalities every year. Make sure your fire extinguishers are fully charged…
It’s amazing how creative people can be when they put their mind to it. Camping is an activity where you can let your imagination run wild, devising ingenious methods of preparing delectable foods over a campfire or contriving brilliant inventions that make it more comfortable. You needn’t miss treats from your own kitchen, as you…
The RV lifestyle brings much joy to many people, but like everything else in life, it has some dangers. You occasionally hear news reports of carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning causing fatalities in motorhomes. Just as you use CO detectors in your home to safeguard your family, you need to do the same in your RV…
If the idea of traveling in a traditional-sized motorhome makes you hesitate because of the loan payments involved in an RV purchase along with the cost of gas, more affordable options are available. The Seattle Times provides these tips that involve thinking outside the box. A minivan conversion may be an appealing alternative, as the…