What could be better than combining a camping vacation with a family beach vacation?  If this thought appeals to you, then California is the place to be.

Title: Camping At California State Beaches

Author: Nicole Munoz

California State Parks offer a total of 64 state beach  facilities up and down the beautiful California coastline. Many of California's state beaches provide camping facilities and  they all offer gorgeous coastal views and a wide range of  activities that are sure to please everyone in your family. Read more

Does a horseback+riding+vacation" rel="tag" onclick="javascript:urchinTracker('/outbound/blogs.icerocket.com');">horseback riding vacation sound like fun? Take a look at the possibilities for your kid to go to horseback riding camp this summer.

Title: Horseback Riding Camps Are An Adventure!

Author: M. Jedediah

Have you ever gone to camp in the summer and watched other  people riding horses and wish you could join them? Well, you may  not have gotten the chance when you were small, but today, kids  from anywhere can go to horseback riding camps for such fun and  adventure. Read more

Different Strokes for Different Folks

Summer camp is something that comes in as many varieties as children do, with activities and events that are just as unique. Camps can be chosen based on the child’s interests, favorite sports, out door activities, water activities, academic enhancement, nurturing artistic and musical skills, trying new and challenging things, plus so much more the list of options is much broader than one might think.

What To Expect At A Traditional Summer Camp

Traditional summer camp offers you the activities you would expect such as hiking camping, canoeing, and crafts. In addition they will learn about nature, sports, artistic expression, team work, leader ship skills, and how to make new friends. Depending on the area of the country you live in these camps may also offer spring and winter programs for school breaks. Read more

There are a number of different types of summer adventure camps that cater particularly to thrill seekers with activities like rock climbing, kayaking, desert hiking, wilderness survival, and white water canoeing. Clearly these types of a summer adventure camp are not your run of the mill, ordinary camps; they will challenge your child and engage them for the entire term.

Searching For a Summer Adventure Camp

Summer and winter adventure camps are available all over the country. They can be found by using a search on the internet. If there is not a summer adventure camp location in your state there is probably one with in a few hours of you; for a summer of fun instead of being inside watching television, sitting in a day care bored, or running all over the neighborhood, the trip may well be worth it. Read more

For many people, camping outdoors is an experience lacking much to be desired. We are used to having luxuries such as indoor plumbing, electricity and a comfortable bed. Also, many people just try to “wing it” when it comes to going on a camping trip. They have no agenda, no plans for what to do, and no knowledge of the outdoors. When it comes to the children, they are just as lost as the adults, having never been taught how to survive in the great outdoors. Read more

Going camping does not mean you have to go without your early morning cup of coffee.   Take a look.

Title: Coffee Making Options For the Campers Among Us

Author: Anthony Chatfield

In the vast and terrifyingly diverse world of coffee makers,
there are a few situations in which you might find yourself that
warrant a new purchase; road trips, a new job, or the ever gear
conscious camping trip. If you're heading into the woods for a
few days and plan on waking up at the crack of dawn to watch the
sun rise, catch a trout, or take a hike through dangerous
terrain, you might want to be awake first. For that, you'll need
some good old fashioned coffee. Read more

Do you know how to use a compass?  If you love to camp and head out in the great outdoors you should also learn how+to+use+a+compasshow to use a compass . Here is why.

Title: Using a Compass Could Save Your Life

Author: Steve Dolan

Compasses

There's nothing quite like disappearing off into the backcountry
on your own. It's a rare opportunity to experience nature at its
most peaceful, and is also a great challenge for a hiking
enthusiast. It's also easy to get lost if you don't know how to
navigate properly. You can navigate using a map, a compass or a
GPS unit, or even combine them together. The key is making sure
you know how to navigate successfully. Read more

For the ultimate luxury camping experience you can purchase or rent  recreational vehicles, caravans or camper vans.  Here are some guidelines as to what to look for.

Title: Recreational Vehicles - a Home Away From Home

Author: Stevo Lim

RVs, or recreational vehicles, are enclosed pieces of equipmentusable both as vehicles and living space. They are intended foreverything from camping and vacations to full time living. Inthe latter case, they are generally kept in special parks. RVscan be rented in most major cities, for those who want to
experience RV use without the expense and hassle of maintaining
their own. Read more

When it comes to finding the perfect location to go camping, there are lots of possibilites to choose from.  Here are some ideas.

Title: How to Find the Best Places to Camp

Author: Thomas Straub

Sometimes the best places to camp are closer than you think.
Researching local state parks, campgrounds, and wildlife areas
that are no more than two or three days away can result in a
great camping vacation.

When looking for your next camping destination, you should
consider the following six critical factors. Read more

While part of the fun of any summer camp is interacting with children of the opposite gender, a girls’ summer camp can be an excellent opportunity for children to cut loose, bond, and not compete with each other. A girls’ summer camp will often allow girls chances that they don’t always have at mixed gender summer camps. For instance, a shyer girl who is really excited about being the lead of a canoe race might not step up to the role with boys around her vying for the position, but will gladly step up if those around her, her competition, are also girls. Read more