Recreational Camping!


Recreational camping is a favorite activity for millions of people! Just the word “camping” brings to mind star-lit nights, weenie roasts around the campfire. Up high in the mountains or across the plains, in the desert or by the sea, camping is a pleasure enjoyed by many. Children who go camping with their families develop a respect and appreciation for nature. The busiest workaholics among us find a camping vacation ideal for leaving stress behind. Camping offers a chance for renewal in the great outdoors.


Camping requires preparation. For protection from the elements, at the top of the list is a good tent. Tents come in a vast array of types and sizes, from the one person pup tent to the family size, and from the lightweight all-purpose tent to the sturdy winter camping versions. Some camp sites provide tents for their guests, such as the new yurts (a circular structure) which have gained enormous popularity in Oregon. Motor home camping has obvious benefits: all the comforts of a home away from home.


There are sleeping bags made of synthetic materials, sleeping bags filled with down, mummy bags and Teflon shells, the choices seem endless! Finding the right sleeping bag makes camping much more enjoyable. Camping cooking equipment also comes in a great variety. Before you head for the hills, it’s good to plan ahead for the extent of food preparation you have in mind. Camping stoves, fueled by kerosene or propane, are an efficient alternative to frying freshly caught trout over a fire, but if trout over the fire is a favored part of the camping experience, all the cooking gear you may need is a frying pan and matches! It doesn’t hurt to have a camping stove on hand, though, in case the weather turns wet!