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Last Minute Labor Day Camping Items

by Roy Scribner on September 1, 2010

Labor Day is upon us and if you have family camping plans, then I am sure that you are looking forward to relaxing at the campsite on the last long weekend of the traditional camping season. Before you go, here are some last-minute items that will help your family have a great experience. [click to continue…]

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5 Reasons Family Camping is Fantastic

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Spending time outdoors with your kids is a rich and rewarding experience

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Great New Outdoor Gear for Fall

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New outdoor gear for fall family camping

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How to Keep Camping After School Starts

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Quick weekend getaways can be just as rewarding as longer family camping trips

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A Successful Hike With Kids

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Hiking with the kids is a fun family activity

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Comparison of Trail Snack Nutrition

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Stopping for a trail snack in the Deschutes National Forest

One of our favorite family camping activities is hiking, particularly in the mountains where the elevation provides a welcome relief from the valley heat. Whether we are hiking one mile or five, we never leave camp without the backcountry essentials, including trail snacks for everybody. The kids all have their favorite trail snacks and we [...]

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Weekend Outdoor Reads for August 6th

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Lassen National Park has free entrance on August 14 and 15

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One of our favorite camping trips this summer was one we took by ourselves - without the kids

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Bargain basement polypropylene dinnerwear works great for camping

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