Spending time outdoors is good for you and there are just a couple of things you should do to protect your skin while you’re outside. You may find you’ve had too much sun, or that the mosquitoes love you. If that is the case, you can save your vacation by making sure you protect your…
While it can be nice to spend all day in the sun, it can also lead to a sunburn. If you’re dealing with red, painful, and itchy skin, you’re probably looking for fast relief. These tips will help you to heal your sunburn right away. Rinse Your Skin With Cold Water When you’re suffering through…
You’ll find you need a variety of clothing options when you’re camping. The mid-afternoon might be sunny and warm while your early mornings might be cool and crisp. It might rain, or the wind may blow, or you could be camping during a heat spell. Weather can be unpredictable so you can counter that by…
You and the family are going to have fun on your camping trip. There will be lots of running, chasing, swimming, exploring, and starting campfires. Some of you may end up with bumps, bruises, slivers, bug bites, or maybe a few other minor insults that threaten the fun of your vacation. If you have a…
Foil packets meals are trending lately and they are great for camping. The concept is simple and the variety is only limited to your imagination. They can be made ahead and placed on the grill or campfire when you are ready to eat. Since all of your work is done up front you can have…
Part of the healthy aspect of camping is just your time away from the everyday work and responsibilities of life. It provides you with time to let the noise die down in your brain and catch up on time with friends and family. Even if you only spend time reading and staring into the campfire…
One of the most basic pieces of camping equipment that you’ll see nearly every camper carry with them is a good old standard tarp. Some are old, some are new, some are tattered and torn but nearly every camper you see has at least one packed for their camping trip. Much of the benefit of…
You probably don’t want to be too strict while you are camping but you probably don’t want to get too far off track either. We’ve seen a trend of people making a real effort to be able to enjoy their traditional camping pleasure foods and incorporating some fresh, healthy options as well. Summer is a…
For most of us, a favorite camping meal is that fresh-catch being cooked up on the grill. Cooking fish without drying it out can be tricky, however, so we found some tips to help make yours the best you’ve had so far. Start with a very clean cooking grate on your grill. It will keep…
Sharing meals with friends and family is one of the cornerstones of camping and RVing. There is something about the time spent outdoors that brings people together and when people come together, they bring food. Summer temperatures can increase the risk of foodborne illnesses so extra care should be taken during these times. There are…
