Written by: Tiffany Yapp We are finally reflecting back on our Memorial Day Weekend camping trip this year, and all I can say is, WOW! It was such a blast and the weather couldn’t have been more perfect. We went out on Thursday and claimed an island on Lake Wisconsin. We had to choose an island…
Details
Written by: Amanda Abplanalp When I was a kid I had the pleasure of being able to go to summer camp. From the ages of 10 to 12, both my stepsister and I went to YMCA Camp U-Nah-Li-Ya; which was close to a three-hour trip away from home. Summer camp was full of wonderful learning…
Details
Written by: Richard Christiansen 1. The Fresh Air When you spend time near a lot of trees, you take in more oxygen. That feeling of happiness that you get when you take your first breath of air at the campground isn’t all in your head–well, technically it is, but it’s a release of serotonin from…
Details
Written by: Tiffany Yapp It’s been a year in the works, but we finally have our pontoon boat renovated and wrapped to our liking. When we first bought the boat last year, it was in pretty rough shape, as you can see below. We had to completely re-do the flooring by adding new carpet. We…
Details
Written by: Justin Yapp The best campsite is not always the obvious one or “most popular” one. Here is a 5-step process to finding you perfect campsite. Step 1: Research online the area of interest you want to visit. Look for all the local attractions and national parks or public land near there. You will…
Details
Written by: Richard Christiansen Tent Air Freshener: Place a dryer sheet under your air mattress or sleeping bag to keep your tent smelling fresh. Pet Hair Remover: Do you take your pet camping but hate all the hair that comes along with them? Wipe a dryer sheet on the hair-covered item to collect pet hair. Baked-on Food…
Details
Written by: Amanda Abplanalp Have you ever taken a vacation where trying to get there completely goes wrong? That is what happened to me on one of my camping trips. A couple of years ago my boyfriend and I thought it would be nice to get away for a week. We both enjoy camping so we…
Details
Written by: Tiffany Yapp When you go camping, you want to be able to relax and have some fun, but maybe you’re not sure which activities to do. I’ve put together a list of some fun activities to help you figure out what you can do while camping. Games: From yard games to board games, there…
Details
Written by: Justin Yapp Basic Packing List: You will need the following items to ensure you have a comfortable camping experience on a shoe string budget, by just packing the basics. Sunscreen Bug spray First-aid kit Tin canisters Coffee cans Screw-top jars (no glass if you’re going to be anywhere on or near the water)…
Details
Fun Camping Trips July 11, 2016 | Tiffany Yapp The summer is about halfway done, but there’s still so much time to go camping yet. We’ve been camping quite a few times already this summer, and it’s been such a blast! We’ve been to campgrounds, camping out on my cousin’s land, and camping in our…
Details