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Your Fall Camping Checklist: What You Need to Bring
There are few things better than taking the family on a camping trip. Just consider what recent years have shown. In 2010, 40 million people went camping for a grand total of 515 million outings. In 2011, families spent 534.9 million days camping altogether. Then, in 2013, Americans went camping for a total of 516.6 million days.
4 Great Activities Near Jellystone Park in Marion, NC
Jellystone Marion is an action-packed family campground that keeps the kids busy from morning to night. Whether you are sliding down the Super Duper Triple Looper for the fiftieth time or just canoeing on the lake, it is pretty much impossible to be bored there. Once you set up camp you really don’t need to leave. But the area around Marion is beautiful and has many options for good food and adventure. Here are our top recommendations for hiking, driving, eating and rainy day fun!
Jellystone Park Camping Etiquette 101
When staying at a Jellystone Park, it’s important to follow basic camping etiquette rules that respect the land as well as your camping neighbors.
5 Things You Have to Do When Camping Near Nashville
Camping has long been a favorite type of vacation for American families. In 2011, they spent a total of 534.9million days camping together. Often, those family camping adventures involve plenty of outdoor time. Hiking is enjoyed by about 92% of campers, and 87% of campers say they like to participate in more than one outdoor activity. But camping vacations don’t have to be all about the great outdoors. There are campgrounds quite near to some of the United States’ greatest cities — meaning you can see all a city has to offer while still returning to a comfortable, relaxing camp resort when you’re tired of the hustle and bustle.
7 Things People Always Forget When They’re Camping
Camping is one of the most popular family pastimes in America. In 2010, a reported 40 million people went on a camping trip. In 2011, this number was up to 42.5 million. Tent camping is the most popular form of camping, with 86% of people who camp identifying this as their preference. However, tent camping is the most labor intensive form of camping, with the most moving pieces and parts. The big elements, like the tent, cooler, and grill are the easiest to remember, but often lots of little things are forgotten in the preparation process.
The Latest Viral Rap Battle Pits Camper Against Glamper
It’s a question many of us have undoubtedly thought about for hours on end. In a rap battle between a traditional tent camping enthusiast and a more modern “glamper,” who would come out victorious?