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Through our blog posts, you will get an inside look at how we plan and prepare for our trips, from finding the perfect campground to meal planning, and how to pack everything you need while keeping it organized. We will also share our personal experiences and tips on hiking, visiting US National Park, and road-tripping across the American West, including the best routes, must-see destinations, and how to ensure safety while on the road.

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The written and unwritten campground rules you may have forgotten

Camping is one of the best ways to enjoy nature, relax, and spend quality time with friends and family. However, to have a safe and enjoyable camping experience, it's essential to follow some basic campground rules, both written and unwritten. Some rules are obvious, like not littering or disturbing wildlife, but others may have slipped your mind. In this post, we'll go over the forgotten campground rules that you may need to remember for your next camping trip.

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Taste Test: Experience the Delicious and Convenient Flavor of Mountain House Chicken and Mashed Potatoes

Mountain House backpacking meals come in a variety of flavors and types, including breakfast options, main courses, and desserts. Some popular flavors include scrambled eggs with ham, spaghetti with meat sauce, and peach cobbler. All you need to do to prepare a Mountain House backpacking meal is add hot water, wait a few minutes, and then enjoy

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Camping Snack Idea: Oatmeal Peanut Butter Cookies

You say cookies have nothing to do with camping? We disagree! Think camping snacks. These cookies have been coming camping with us for as long as we can remember. I originally found the recipe from allrecipes.com and with a few small modifications it was an instant hit. I always make a few dozen before camping and store them in a disposable container.

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How to Create a Travel Scrapbook for Kids in 5 Minutes or Less

Do your kids love collecting postcards as souvenirs when you travel? Do you struggle with finding a way to organize and preserve those memories? Look no further! In this article, we'll show you how to create a simple and affordable travel scrapbook for your kids in just five minutes. Not only will it keep their postcards safe, but it will also give them a fun and creative way to document their travels.

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Camping Trip Printable Planner

With Spring Break just around the corner have you planned your getaway yet? We just started doing some last-minute research on where to go and what to do. We know we don't want to go far, but somewhere warmer would be nice. In Colorado, in March, those two things don't usually co-exist.

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Easy Slow Cooker White Chicken Chili

Do you ever take your slow cooker camping? We do! Because what's better than a warm meal after a long day of activity? Not much. One of our favorite slow cooker recipes is this White Chicken Chili. It's simple, filling, and a nice change from regular red chili that is always a camping staple. So go on and reserve a tent site with electric and don't forget your extension cord.

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What we learned at the Denver RV Show 2015

This past Saturday we spent the WHOLE day at the Denver RV and Boat Show and it's hard to tell if we had more questions when we arrived or when we left. As we've mentioned before we are not ready to purchase that new RV yet, but it's always fun to go 'research' at the shows. We love to see what's new, what's trending, and snoop on what everyone is buying.

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