http://campingearth.com/blog RV's, Campers, Camping Tips, And Camping Recipes Tue, 19 Jan 2010 04:14:52 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en One of the reasons I enjoy camping is that it is about the only chance I get to feel any type of a struggle to survive. Think about it: most people in our society never have to deal with the struggle to survive until they are very old. This is something ... http://campingearth.com/blog/camping-a-valuable-reminder-on-survival/ Chances are, unless you’re going camping with children, you’ll probably be drinking some alcohol. As long as that’s the case, why not try to have as much fun drinking as possible? Here are some drinking games to try when camping: Beer Pong This is a popular drinking game on college campuses, but ... http://campingearth.com/blog/camping-drinking-games/ No one wants their camping trip to be ruined by mosquitoes. Check out the following information on how to keep mosquitoes away while you?re camping. The first thing you need to do is to protect yourself. This means wearing long sleeves and long pants whenever practical based on the weather. Mosquitoes ... http://campingearth.com/blog/keep-mosquitoes-away-while-camping/ Do you want to get more exercise, but find fitness clubs occasionally a bit boring, repetitive, competitive, or fluorescently lit for your motivational needs? Perhaps you could use a little more fresh air and sunshine while climbing the virtual hills on your stair climber? It is likely that hiking is ... http://campingearth.com/blog/looking-for-exercise-alternatives-try-hiking/ Nothing ruins your camping trip like a brush with poison ivy, a pesky bee sting or other minor injury. Unfortunately, there’s no way to guarantee you won’t encounter any of these inconveniences, but you can be prepared to deal with them. Read on for more advice on packing ... http://campingearth.com/blog/basic-camping-first-aid/ So, you say you love camping so much you wish you could do it year round? Well, why not take a job working at a campground? Both government-owned and privately-managed campgrounds have plenty of job opportunities that will allow you to explore your passion for the outdoors, all ... http://campingearth.com/blog/working-at-a-campground/ Good quality hiking boots aren’t cheap, but trust me – the expense is well worth it! If you’re planning a major camping or hiking outing, the last thing you want is a pair of cheap boots that causes you injury or falls apart in the middle of your journey. ... http://campingearth.com/blog/how-to-buy-hiking-boots/ You don’t need a Boy Scout merit badge to build a roaring fire at your campsite – all you need are a few simple supplies and the following technique. To get started on your campfire, there are a few things you’ll need to gather, including matches, newspaper, twigs and logs of ... http://campingearth.com/blog/how-to-build-a-campfire/ When you're packing up for your big camping trip, the last thing you want to do is to weigh down your car with all the extra pots, pans and kitchen utensils you'll need to prepare your favorite meals over the camp stove.  You also need to pack sensibly when it ... http://campingearth.com/blog/easy-to-prepare-campsite-meals/ Camping can be a lot of fun for younger children – however, you'll need to prepare differently than you would for a camping trip with your buddies. If you're thinking about taking your children on their first camping trip, read on for more helpful tips on camping with young ... http://campingearth.com/blog/camping-with-young-children/