One of the advantages of camping is being able to unplug from technology and connect with nature. However, the broad scope of apps available can enhance your camping experience without detracting from your enjoyment of the great outdoors. Below are some apps recommended by Autostraddle. Planning apps can save time and make the process a…
Many people have turned to camping and RVing to escape the pressures of a fast-paced lifestyle. A subset of these outdoor devotees prefers the whimsy of vintage trailers to modern-day RVs. Just like classic car enthusiasts like to gather to schmooze and show off their treasured autos, so also vintage trailer owners are increasingly participating…
When you think of camping, some of the things that come of mind are eating hot dogs and sleeping in a sleeping bag, right? In most cases, such components of a camping trip are standard, but not in “glamping,” which is a glamorous version of camping. When people glamp, the sleeping bag may be replaced…
The pleasures associated with autumn may make it the most desirable time of year for a camping trip. As the stifling heat of summer is past, the weather can be ideal for hiking and outdoor activities. Since school has resumed the crowds have thinned out, making the experience more peaceful and quiet. Perhaps best of…
With the expansive array of tent models on the market, it can be daunting to know which one is right for your needs. In an interview with USA Today, Sharon Scott of The Coleman Company provides some shopping tips and recommends making out two lists before you browse through the available options. One list should…
Forbes reports on Work Kamping, a program launched by KOA in 2005 that offers hundreds of job opportunities within their network of campgrounds. This type of work is ideal for retirees who love camping and have a need to supplement their income. It is the perfect lifestyle for people in their 50s and 60s who…
Coming up on September 11 through 15 in Hershey, Pennsylvania, is America’s Largest RV Show, an event that will feature affordable educational seminars, a display of 1,200 of the latest RVs and ample opportunities to visit with fellow RVers. Additionally, one fortunate attendee will win a giveaway of a fold-down tent camper. The affair should…
How you ever wondered how to increase your income or support yourself while living the RV lifestyle? The RV Daily Report provides this account of a couple who earn a livelihood from their RV by making sunshades. It may inspire you and give you some ideas. Tom Seeley has exchanged the emotionally stressful and physically…
Where do residents of New York City go camping when they don’t want to go far? Governor’s Island, a 172-acre area off the coast of Manhattan Island, permits outdoor types to camp there on one special night every July. Despite a heat wave and threat of thunderstorms, this year about 100 people left their air-conditioned…
Buzzfeed.com recently posted an article on fun and functional ideas that can be used for RV, tent camping or both in some cases. Campers are in general very resourceful and creative people. You never know what amenities you’ll have at a campsite and it’s always good to be prepared. Here are a few highlights from…