Let's Go Camping

Looking for an economical and fun way to go on a mini-vacation?  Why not consider a camping trip?  What could be more relaxing and invigorating than the great outdoors?

Title: Let's Go Camping

Author: James Munroe

Article:
Camping is a terrific way to enjoy the great outdoors. It can
also be an economical way to take a vacation.

There are two main kinds of [tag–ice]campgrounds[/tag-ice]: public and private.
Campgrounds have facilities established for campers, including
sanitation, showers, perhaps even shops and dining. You may be
assigned a site, or allowed to choose your own. Public campsites
include national parks, national forests, and public areas
managed by the Army Corps of Engineers or the Bureau of Land
Management. There are many state parks that allow camping, too.

What campground you choose can depend upon the type of camping
you plan. Some campgrounds cater only to tents, others only to
RVs, and many cater to both. Still others offer rustic cabins
for campers to rent. RV (recreational vehicle) camping can
include everything from a pop-up camper that you tow behind the
car to the most elaborate of mobile homes on wheels.

The other type is tent camping, also called car camping since
everything you need can be carried inside your car. Basic needs
for tent camping are a tent and a sleeping bag. A tent not only
protects you from the weather, but also keeps out insects and
airborne debris. A tent also provides privacy from people
passing by.

All sorts of sleeping bags are available for campers. Many can
handle great extremes of low temperature, but most people use
"summer" sleeping bags since summer is by far the most popular
camping season. You will also want to use a groundcloth for protection of your sleeping bag against moisture and dampness.Some people prefer to use inflatable mattresses or padding to
make sleeping on the ground feel more comfortable.

Cooking supplies are another category of camping gear. You may
choose to bring a cookstove or grill, or you may use grills
provided by the campground. If cooking over a campfire, make
sure that fires are allowed and that you follow prescribed fire
safety procedures. Some natural parks and forest may prohibit
campfires in drought periods.

About the author:
James Munroe is a writer and administrator for Camping Ontario  ,a site that specializes in camping equipment .

We love to go camping!  There is nothing more relaxing than enjoying time outdoors by a campfire gazing at the stars.