24Mar2025
Tips for Desert Camping and Hiking in the Southwest Desert USA
Camping in the deserts of the southwest USA can be a unique and rewarding experience. The stark beauty of red rock mesas and mysterious hoodoos is enchanting. But the harsh climate and terrain that defines a desert requires a few adaptations when camping. Here are my tips for desert camping and hiking. Water is Life Several years ago a Scottish Scout troop came to Arizona, and as their American
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Camping in Wells Gray Provincial Park: A Little Piece of Heaven
Who would have thought by Googling "Where is it sunny in Vancouver" we'd find the best Park closer to Vancouver, BC then Banff, AB. It was raining in Vancouver as usual...and we wanted to getaway and go camping. We discovered that Wells Gray Provincial Park wasn't as grey as the name indicated. We drove 5 hrs up into Wells Grey Provincial Park to the Clear Water Lake Campsite. On the way we saw a
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Choose a Camping Location Right For You
I thought after the age of eighteen that my camping days were over. I have since thought about going on another camping excursion. One of the main reasons for this change of heart is the practical aspect of camping. In this economy you can travel with your back-pack, tent and poles, food and provisions and some sort of reliable transport and you are ready for your adventure at very little expens
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Should Camping be Free?
Should Camping Be Free? Benefits & Downsides of Free Campsites Every avid camper knows about those secret, free campsites. I am sure you know what I am talking about. When my girlfriend and I traveled through Australia we got a thrill out of spotting a nice free campsite somewhere. With a campervan it was easy to just ‘hide’ somewhere in a parking lot or some national park. Some state
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Toothless Campers and Domesticated Bunnies
Some national park campsites have long waiting lists for camping reservations. When you have to wait a year to sleep next to a tree, something is wrong. -George Carlin Getting Close to Nature May Get You Closer to the Unnatural I'm telling you, the county national park campsite we reserved for this weekend outside Portland, Oregon was the absolute worst campsite we've ever seen. We got site 1
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Camping Spontaneous and Special
Are you worried because your camping date is approaching but you haven’t yet planned or prepared for it? Don't work yourself into a frenzy getting ready for your trip. Remember; there are always Walmarts and other stores with supplies at almost every exit. Do your best to prepare what you’ll need but keep in mind, camping is supposed to be an adventure. Sometimes the most special and memorable
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Camping South Africa’s Kruger National Park
South Africa’s Kruger National Park is a world-famous nature reserve. It is renowned for sightings of the "Big Five": the lion, leopard, rhino, elephant and buffalo. What most people don’t know, is that it is also possible to camp inside the game park. It is perfectly safe, very affordable and a great way to get a little closer to nature. Camping South Africa’s Kruger National Park: Campsi
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Camping National Parks in USA
One of the best places to experience the wonders of nature; wildlife, plants and trees; land and water formations is camping National Parks in USA. Nothing Beats Camping at a National Park National Parks are for everyone. Their span covers valley to mountain, desert to seaside and prairie to rainforest. They differ in size and location, but each one is rich in history, geography and unique wonde
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