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Quick Cooking Tips

Posted 07-13-2008 at 03:59 PM by merrystrong

I love to cook, even when I’m camping. Yes, sometimes I find it a bit more challenging but enjoyable just the same. Over the years, I have discovered several quick cooking tips that save me time both home and on the road.

What’s a camping trip without s’mores? When packing marshmallows, for the trip, add a little bit of powdered sugar to the bag. Doing this makes it much less likely that your marshmallows will stick together, especially in warmer weather....

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Fire Starter Tips

Posted 07-12-2008 at 05:33 PM by merrystrong

Many people feel that one of the best things about camping is a blazing campfire. There is nothing like relaxing by the fire, especially on cool evenings. The flames are truly mesmerizing. The s’mores are quite yummy.

For some, building a fire comes easy. They can accomplish the task faster than you can say ‘Eagle Scout’… probably because they WERE one, at one time or another.

But, for others the art of fire starting is somewhat of a chore. Envision a not-so-happy...

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Choose a Local Camping Destination

Posted 07-02-2008 at 08:36 PM by merrystrong

With the rising cost of gas, most of us are finding that we have to do things differently than we’ve done them in the past. That includes choosing a vacation destination.

Believe it or not, this can actually be a good thing. Why? Local campgrounds and other suitable locations are often put on the back burner, for a more ‘tourist-y’ destination. But in reality, you can have an equally enjoyable and probably more relaxing vacation, when you stick close to home. (As a rule, smaller...

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Homemade Mosquito Repellent

Posted 07-01-2008 at 05:22 PM by merrystrong

If you are looking for an alternative to unpleasant smelling, chemical-laden, not to mention overly expensive mosquito repellent… have I got a solution for you!

Mosquitoes are unwelcome visitors at just about every campsite or backyard, known to man. The majority of commercial repellents do an adequate job of keeping them away. But lets face it; they’re just plain stinky and bad for you.

How many of you have washed off mosquito repellent, before...

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The 2 Second Tent

Posted 06-30-2008 at 08:32 PM by merrystrong
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I think most people will agree with me that as much as they love to camp, they hate the chore of putting up a tent. I recently ran across a tent that even the kids will want to pitch. (They might even fight over the job!)

It’s manufactured by a company called Quechua and is billed as ‘the 2 second tent’. They are available in three sizes and several snappy colors. You basically give it a quick little toss, in the air and it’s up. It folds away in just a minute...

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