Car camping essentials
There is nothing worse than finding yourself an hour away from the closest store without a basic item that you need. There is nothing better than being able to solve...
Go Camp
How to start a campfire
There’s nothing like relaxing around a warm, crackling campfire on a cool evening. In fact, roasting marshmallows over a campfire is what my kids look forward to the most on...
Recipe: Surf and turf outside
In the past, when you saw surf and turf listed on a menu it more than likely meant steamed lobster and steak. However, lately it seems more and more menus,...
Personal Care At The Campsite
What all personal care items should you bring to your campsite? Jim Sexton shows you how to pack for a few days in the wild.
How to start camping with your family
Going camping with your family is simple and fun. You can get started in these seven steps. Start Instead of waiting or researching more, get started now. You won’t ever...
Easy camping meals
Packing to camp as a family can be time-consuming and chaotic. You need a lot of things to make your camping trip a success, and you don’t want to compromise...
How to store gear, food and drinks while camping
Keeping up with your gear and packing food properly is important for a fun camping trip. Plastic bins are a great way to keep up with everything, and Jim Sexton...
Simple 7: How to rent a RV
My wife, Gretchen, and I have always loved camping. We both grew up roughing it in tents and pop-up campers, cooking on wood fires and bedding down in sleeping bags....
Simple 7: Helpful tools to have at camp
Hatchet Hatchets can be very versatile around camp. Besides chopping wood, they can also be used like a hammer while using the flat side of the poll. We use our...
A park for everyone
Jones Gap State Park is nestled in the northwest corner of South Carolina. While accessible, it can be rugged. While mostly quiet and serene, it can be exhilarating. While providing...
