Author: Happy Camper

Introduction to Camping: 6 Fundamental Tips

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More and more people cut back on vacationing abroad during slow economic times. Many of these people find a great (and inexpensive) alternative closer to home in camping. If you don’t mind reconnecting with nature, then you should consider a camping trip for your next vacation. Camping Safety Camping can be great fun, but the basics are often overlooked. Follow these six essential camping tips and you’re off to a great start! Do not leave … Continue reading

A Hiking Trip To The Carlsbad Caverns National Park

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Viewed from the outside the Carlsbad Caverns in New Mexico are not much to look at and consist of a few gray rock formations and a little scrub brush covering a less than impressive cliff. But, inside this is one of the most extraordinary landscapes anywhere on Earth and, with over 100 limestone caves for you to explore, you could wander through the caves for years and not see the same thing twice. If you … Continue reading

Shenandoah National Park: A World of Wonder All It’s Own

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Shenandoah National Park is a marvel of nature with outstanding surprises and amazing opportunities hiding around every bend. Here you will enter a world of scenic natural beauty and old-fashioned charm that you would be hard pressed to find anywhere else in the United States. Located a mere 75 minutes from Washington, DC, Shenandoah National reflects such an antithesis of the hurried lifestyle of our nation’s capital that it almost seems impossible that these two … Continue reading

Camping – A Chance To Bond with Nature

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Camping can be a fun filled pursuit. Enjoyable camping trips undertaken at a young age remain etched in the memory for a long, long time. There is no age for undertaking camping trips though. Such trips can be planned at any time as per convenience. Such trips may also be arranged in small or large groups as desired. Arranged outdoors and far away from modern habitations, such trips help create a special bond with the … Continue reading

An Experience Of A Lifetime Awaits You From African Safari Tours

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For many people, the African continent has a special draw and attraction that no other location on earth can compete with. The sights and sounds, smells and wonders of the various regions of this amazing land can often be experienced and enjoyed through African safari tours. Such safaris allow people to experience the real Africa in a way that is just not possible by watching a video or looking at photographs. Even the very best … Continue reading

Why Choose A Hybrid Camping Trailer Instead Of A Tent?

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Some camping purists say you’re not really camping at all unless you use a tent. A hybrid camping trailer or caravan simply doesn’t count. In fact a hybrid camping trailer could in many ways be a better choice for you, especially if you have a family. A camping trailer can usually accommodate more people more comfortably than standard tent, and will also offer far more storage. Although all of the main tent components are stored … Continue reading

The Best GPS For Hiking

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Hiking is an adventure sport that requires serious preparation for safety and care. Many people love hiking, not only because it provides exercise and satisfaction, but also because it involves a feeling of freedom and one-ness with nature; hiking is one of the best ways to experience nature and the outdoors. Until recently, hiking was done with the help of indigenous ways of orientation, and with the help of local guides who knew how to … Continue reading

Go Camping With A Coleman Camping Stove

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Camping equipment is a broad word that applies to camping supplies required during camping trips. Coleman camping equipment refers to an extremely well-known and reliable brand of camping gear. Coleman camping stoves are available for many types of fuel sources and some may use more than one type. Some camping stoves burn propane, some gasoline, some butane and some a propane, butane mix. Camping stoves should be light and robust and fuel efficient. Stoves such … Continue reading

Buying An Inflatable Camping Air Mattress

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When many people think of camping, they immediately conjure up an image of roughing it in the great outdoors in a flimsy tent, a sleeping bag and a waterproof ground sheet – and that’s after scouring the campsite for looking for the flattest piece of ground available. Fortunately you can go camping nowadays and still get a good night’s sleep if you take an inflatable camping air mattress with you. What Kind Of Price Should … Continue reading

RV Roadside Repair Service

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Signing up for a roadside repair service for your RV can provide peace of mind for you and your family before you head off on the road. Good Sam Club are currently offering discounts for new sign ups. Good Sam RV Emergency Road Service: The RV Rescue Specialists with over 1,500,000 successful roadside rescues! Join today for roadside assistance benefits which include: Protection on your RV and all your household vehicles: all cars, trucks, SUVs, … Continue reading