Archive for December, 2009

How to find a camp for a special needs child

The List #1

Although there is plenty of information on the internet about summer camps, as a parent of a special neds child myself, I do not think this is a route I would go down. Special needs kids requirements can be highly specific so I think I would approach this the other

Cheap Camping Gear

Red River Gorge Gear

Camping for the first time can turn into a wonderful experience, or it can become a nightmare. It mainly depends on the equipment you use. Purchasing and using cheap camping gear has its benefits as well as some downfalls.

If it is your first time

Backpack weight reducing tips – Part 3

two months 'round india out of a backpack

When backpacking in mountains and tough terrain, there are many safety and health issues that may cause injury. Injuring your back is one of the biggest dangers of backpacking. By reducing your bag’s weight you can lower the chance of getting a back injury. As an experienced backpacker,

A guide to the best day hikes in Tennessee

Mt Rainier day hike

When looking for guides many people will over look the fact that many people have lived in these areas well it just so happens that I grew up in the Mountains of Tennessee and would love to share with you some of the best Day Hike Guides that I could

Planning a family hiking vacation

Chugach hiking break

An awesome feeling of accomplishment! The four of us had made it to the top of Flat Top Mountain in Rocky Mountain National Park. My husband and I both 34 years old and our two young boys, ten and six. It was a wonderful feeling to know

How To Buy A Camping Tent

Camps/tents

Veteran campers the world over prefer to be camping in the old fashioned camping tents. But with the wide variety of tents available in the market, it becomes very hard to understand what they should buy. This article describes the essential criteria that you

Equipment Used For Hiking – What To Look For

Marathon Motel - morning

Hiking and camping can provide some of the greatest fun you can have in the great outdoors. The quality of your equipment goes a long way to creating either a wonderful experience that you’ll want to repeat or a nightmare that you’d rather forget.

How to choose the right

Top Costa Rica Tourist Attractions

Our small kitchen on our camp place

The Caribbean island of Costa Rica is a popular tourist destination. Along with the many resorts, hotels and beaches, tourists have opportunities to enjoy beautiful scenery and exquisite shopping. However there are many natural and manmade Costa Rica tourist attractions that you should have on your itinerary when you visit

How to prepare for a camping trip – Part 5

Camp Trip-Royal Rangers POWWOW

For those new to the camping experience, understanding how to prepare for living in the great outdoors can be complicating and frustrating. Knowing what to leave and what to bring along can often be the difference between a spiritual adventure and an awful nightmare. To take the confusion out

How to use camping to teach your kids

Assembly of God Kids Camp 2006

Parents often need a combination of tools to get through to kids, and the use of camping to teach your kids is a perfect blend of the basic qualities one needs to learn early in life. If approached properly with tact and subtlety, it will be a painless experience for