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There is a multitude of summer things to do in Alaska. Summers in the Last Frontier mean all the best adventure and nature trips. With its midnight sun firing up the heat, Alaska cordially invites you to get out and explore all the outdoor activities that are sure to pump up your veins with adrenaline rush. All the fascinating things to do in Alaska can be found nowhere else but outdoors. Engage yourself in multiple sports with the entire state as your playground. There are so many ways to test your physical limits – kayaking, rafting, hiking, glacier trekking and even ice climbing. This trip...

by Adam Girnet The Wenzel Sycamore family dome tent is an excellent design but then Wenzel have been building tents for over 120 years so they know a bit about what works and what doesn’t. It is a brilliant option for families with children and, or, dogs! Main Features Setting up is simplicity itself and can be accomplished quickly with one adult and a child over 4. It also proves to be easy to break down and re-pack which is certainly not the case with all family sized tents. As a result of the 3 room layout, you actually get to enjoy a little privacy with this tent. You can choose to divide...

Thinking of taking your family for a vacation? Instead of going for expensive vacation packages and burn a hole in your pocket, why not bring your whole family for a great camping trip. Family camping is not only more affordable than a complete stay in a resort, it offers enjoyment that packaged vacations can’t even come close to. The 5 reasons below will provide you with some of the great benefits that family camping can bring… 1. It’s educational The kids will learn about nature and wildlife as well as about learning about national monuments and state parks. Kids also learn other skills...

This is a fun and educating article with the essentials of what family camping tents has to give anyone who wants to know more about camping stories and much more. Though camping is not for everyone, there are many families that enjoy a weekend away in the wilderness. Some don’t go that far, but like to find an organized campground to camp for a few days or even a few weeks. Though some like to have travel campers when they go camping a lot, some people are only casually interested in camping, and they like to buy family camping tents for their time away from home. These are great, but there are...

Camping can be a very exciting activity for the children. It is often regarded by parents as an opportunity to bond with their kids during the weekends. Moreover, it will also be an opportunity to teach your kids new things about the environment and some life skills. You can develop team work and cooperation between your children while camping. However, you should note that bringing your kids out to camp is not just a matter of pure fun and excitement. Rather, it brings certain responsibilities. To make sure that you can make the most out of your aspired camping experience, below are some tips that you...

Your camping tent is likely to be the most important and most expensive piece of camping equipment you purchase. We have compiled a list of great family camping tents on the market. You should especially pay attention to the weight and size of the tent. If your car camping the weight won’t matter as much while if you have to hike a way, you may want to pay a little more for the lighter weight. Columbia Cougar Flats II – This is a great quality discounted 8 Person camping tent for car campers or those that have ATV access to their site. Eureka Tetragon Series #8 – Another great quality...

Article title: Great campfire recipes for kids When I think of campfires, I instantly cue up memories from my youth and weekend getaways with my Girl Scout troop to our favorite camp ground, <?xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = “urn:schemas-microsoft-com:off ice:smarttags” />Camp Blue Bay. There was nothing like the combination of fresh air, nature, and good friends to build life long memories. But, what is a good camp-out without an equally good campfire, and what made it even more “funtastic” was the unique cuisine we chowed down on. Cooking on a campfire can often be a bland...

Camping is a situation that invites new experiences. We interact as a family differently under the stars and pine trees, situated out on the edge of a solitary lake, than anywhere else. Camping by it’s very nature is a time of newness and adventure. Why not use this time to teach your kids some new skills? Cooking is a great family activity, and lends itself well to beginners. Below are some favorite campfire recipes, arranged from breakfast to dessert. Enjoy! 1. Biscuit on a stick All you need for this fun breakfast is a can of refrigerator biscuits, a straight stick and a campfire. Of...

You have a nice crackling campfire, and the kids are sitting around it, faces full of joy and awe. Then one of the kids mentions that they are hungry. Invariably, like a contagion, all the kids are hungry. Turn this to your advantage, and make the outing even better for the kids. It usually only takes a small amount of pre-planning. Fantastic campfire recipes for the kids don’t need to be elaborate or difficult. One of the simplest is to just take a willow stick, slightly sharpen it on one end, and then slip this down the center of a hot dog. The child can then cook their hot dog over the fire,...