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Cheap Family Vacations

Does the cost of travel have you wondering if you can afford to take your family on a vacation this year? Then you might want to consider a camping trip. State parks, national parks, and national or state forests make great camping destinations.

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Pigs in a Blanket

Monday July 13, 2009
Camping Recipe of the Week
A quick and easy hot sandwich.
  • Pigs in a Blanket
    - submitted by Dan's Chuck Wagon:
    "I like this, because it is simple and kids, along with adults, love it. Put it on a stick, and kids can eat it like a corndog."

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How Long Are Your Camping Trips?

Friday July 10, 2009
In the summer, most of my camping trips are 1-nighters during the week when campgrounds are less crowded. However, every fall I go on a 3-week trip.

Dawn's First Camping Experience

Thursday July 9, 2009
In this week's edition of Dawn Henthorn's Camping In Florida series, she shares her first camping experience where she and her husband venture north with their new travel trailer:
"While my family didn’t camp when I was growing up, my husband and I have camped off and on for many years. That’s actually pretty surprising, because our first camping trip was a complete disaster!" ~ Dawn
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Wednesday July 8, 2009
Here are the most recent campground reviews submitted by fellow campers. Click on a campground name to read the full review.More Campground Reviews
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