Camping

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Choosing A Campground

There are more than 1,700 campgrounds in the United States, with more than 40,000 sites that can be reserved and thousands more remote sites, according to Reserve America. Some are in well-known…
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Dehydrating Food At Home

Dehydrated food can be a healthy and tasty way to eat when you're camping. With a little bit of planning, you'll be set for any upcoming camping trips. Dehydrating is also a great way to store your…
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Six Essentials For Your Spring Camping Adventure

Stop waiting for the perfect forecast to go camping. Get out there now with these six essentials for your springtime adventures. Sure summertime is the classic time to go camping, but don't forget…
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How to Choose The Best Summer Camp For Your Kids

Not only do summer camps provide a long list of fun activities and excitement for kids, research published in Psychology Today found summer camps offer adolescents a wide range of psychosocial…
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Campsite Games for Groups

Maximize the fun on your next outdoor adventure with these great campsite games. While there is certainly plenty to keep you occupied in the great outdoors, it doesn't hurt to take along a few games…
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How To Survive The Woods

You can be thrown into a survival situation when you least expect it. And because it is impossible to know when you might experience such a thing, it is vital you prepare before you set out on your…
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Power Balls

Prep Time: 15 minutes  Cook Time: 0-6 minutes  Servings: Approx. 24 INGREDIENTS 1 cup honey 1 cup nut butter (peanut, cashew, almond, sunflower seed, etc.)…
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Ascend Hoodoo 20°F Mummy Sleeping Bag

I knew that I made the right decision, as I laid there warm and surrounded by deposits of small white ice crystals that neighbored my makeshift bed watching the cloud of my crisp breath fade away.…
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The Versatile Tortilla

Tortillas are a camping staple. They hold up well. You can get away without refrigerating them. You can't really smash them, so they often replace bread in the backcountry. With just a bit of…
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Dutch Oven Dump Cake

Prep Time: 3 minutes  Cook Time: 45 to 55 minutes  Servings: 16 INGREDIENTS 2 cans pie filling* 1 box cake mix* 1 can soda* Fresh fruit, optional…
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Camp Potato Packets

Prep Time: 20 to 60 minutes      Cook Time: 25 to 30 minutes  Servings: 6 INGREDIENTS 6 medium baking potatoes 1 to 1 1/2 pounds thick-sliced…
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Green Chili and Cheese Curd Couscous

Prep Time: 10 minutes  Cook Time: 10 minutes  Servings: About 6 INGREDIENTS 3 cups water or broth   2 cups couscous 8 oz. (2 small cans) diced green…