Camping Life articles from June 2006

Camping Life archives from June 2006

Top 100 special ReserveAmerica Collector's Issue.
June 1, 2006... This very special issue can provide all you need to plan your camping adventures this summer and fall, as well as next spring and many future camping seasons to come. Inside you'll find "America's Top 100 Family Campgrounds" for 2006. The 100...

More RV/tent company synergy.(Trail Signs)(Brief article)
June 1, 2006... On the heals of the Airstream/Kelty coordination on Airstream's Base-camp trailer, another division of Thor, Dutchmen Manufacturing recently debuted its Aerolite Cub and Kodiak expandable travel trailers featuring the Therm-a-Rest Tent System....

Carowinds resort re-opens with new cabins, RV sites.
June 1, 2006... With its multimillion-dollar renovation now complete, Paramount's Camp Wilderness Resort offers 25 acres of camp-ground that includes 200 campsites, 15 rental redwood cabins, enhanced facilities and a ton of recreational activities for the...

All-terrain trailer in a league of its own.(Trail Signs)
June 1, 2006... It's considered an all-terrain trailer with all the basic amenities and then some. The Campa ATT by Campa USA enables you to live simply yet comfortably while roughing it. Once set up, the 145 square-foot tent includes a fully fitted kitchen...

Correction.(Correction notice)
June 1, 2006... In the summer clothing buyer's guide in the March/April issue we incorrectly stated that the Ex O Dri Pointelle Tee by Ex Officio was made of Dryflylite fabric. The shirt is actually made of DriRelease knit, nylon and spandex.

Desert hunter: leopard lizard.(Wildlife)
June 1, 2006... On a recent "herp' hunt" in Red Rock Canyon State Park, Nevada, the usual reptilian inhabitants were present. Chuckwallas basked in the early morning warmth on the park's geological wonders, desert spiny lizards patrolled their territories,...

The big freeze.(Camp Kitchen)(Recipe)
June 1, 2006... Here are recipes for meals that are easy to freeze, carry and serve. Double or quadruple quantities if you wish, then freeze batches to suit your family size. Freezer Cole Slaw Freeze it by the pint or quart, or in single-serving...

Porcupines in pine straw.(Camp Kitchen)(Recipe)
June 1, 2006... As the rice cooks and swells, the meatballs will bristle and look like little porcupines. Nestle them in a nest of potato sticks. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] * 3 cans, 28 ounces each, diced tomatoes * Small can diced jalapeno peppers,...

Got pockets? The Filson Travel Vest does.(PRODUCT TEST)
June 1, 2006... I used to carry my go-everywhere survival kit in a fanny pack, but recently made the switch to a nifty, lightweight (1 pound, 4 ounces) vest that has more pockets than I know what to do with. It's the Filson Travel Vest ($145) and the great...

Easy S'mores with the Rome Pie Iron.(PRODUCT TEST)
June 1, 2006... While sitting around the campfire at night, we like to make all kinds of dessert treats, and our all-time favorite is none other than the famous S'more. We used to make them by wrapping all the ingredients (one Hershey chocolate bar and four...

TrailManor 2720 SL folding travel trailer.(RV TEST)(Product/service evaluation)
June 1, 2006... From its conservative travel length of just over 20 feet, the TrailManor 2720 SL folding travel trailer opens into a liberally sized domicile (27 feet long) that yields 180 square feet of interior living and sleeping space. Much like those...

Gallery.
June 1, 2006... This month's Gallery features the photography of Ryan Bonneau of Telluride, Colorado. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Camping Life...

America's top 100 family campgrounds.(Directory)
June 1, 2006... Alabama Corinth Recreation Area--Double Spring [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]...

Must-haves & splurges.
June 1, 2006... 1 Slip Into Comfort On the trail or on the pavement, have your feet in something comfortable such as Bite's Twilight OS. The sandal is from the Orthosport line, offering a biomechanically correct fit with two distinct footbeds and a thin...

Survival is a state of mind.(Outdoorsman)
June 1, 2006... Ask anyone who had a camping trip go so badly that they ended up in a survival situation, and they'll freely admit (if they're honest) that one of the most difficult tasks was keeping their (and others with them) wits together. Your brain is...

The skeleton and the lantern.(Campfire Story)
June 1, 2006... We were out in the desert camping, hunting, and pursuing another of my favorite pastimes--searching for old gold mines. It had been hot and dusty that long, long day, and we had decided to stay one more night to clean up and rest instead of...