Larry West

Even Camping, You Will Hear What’s For Dinner

How many times do you hear this statement? Even when on a camping trip you still hear this said, trust me! While camping is a truly fun and relaxing adventure for all involved one seems to forget that some chores never end. For example, cooking and cleani... Read >

The Three Essentials Needed For An Enjoyable Camping Trip

As seasoned campers we know the important items that have to be taken with us to help insure we have an enjoyable camping experience. The great thing about camping is as long as you have your essentials camping is not much different than being at home ex... Read >

Choosing the Right Style Camping Tent

When one thinks of tent camping the thought comes to mind of roughing it out in the wilderness, sleeping on the floor, and needing lots of bug spray. To some degree this may be true but not necessary. As tent camping’s popularity increased over the years,... Read >

State Campgrounds on Florida’s East Coast

With all the attractions Florida has to offer, it becomes hard at times to decide which one you may want to do. If the beach is what you are looking for, I recommend camping at one of the State Campgrounds listed below. Gamble Rodgers Campground at Fl... Read >

Summer Camping in Florida

Last summer my wife and I decided we wanted to spend a couple of weeks in the panhandle of Florida camping at the beach. The Florida panhandle beaches are well known for their beautiful white sandy beaches and emerald green waters. Ten months in advance w... Read >

Camp Cooking with Outdoor Cookers

Were ever you may be, camping on the beach, or camping in a campground, fishing on a lake, tailgating at the big game or just exploring, at the end of the day, it’s always about cooking. Outdoor cookers provide some of the best cooking equipment to enhanc... Read >

Safely Using Campfires

Campfires are a wonderful thing and they also can be the most hazardous thing around. A simple campfire can turn into the worst nightmare if not handled properly. Building a campfire may not be as easy as it seems. It’s not pitching in some wood light it ... Read >

The Best of Outdoor Camping Stoves

Young or old, camping is a timeless excursion back to where the roaring campfire means not just heat, but stories of yesterday, today, tomorrow and cooking. Bad weather, drop your meal into the fire, and overcooking is some disadvantages of an open campf... Read >

Camping at Long Point Park

This is a story that almost wasn’t. As the old saying goes, the first impression can be a lasting one, well not this time. When it comes to Long Point Park Campground, rest assured Cindy’s first impression was terrible. We were camping a few miles south ... Read >

Liquid-Fuel Stoves for the Backpacker

For the backpacker having the right stove is critical to an enjoyable hiking experience. Depending on the type backpacking you do, will determine the best stove for your needs. Most backpackers will use a canister stove or a liquid-fuel stove. If you back... Read >

Canister Stoves for the Backpacker

Canister stoves come in a variety of styles and are very popular for the backpacker. Some of these stoves come packed in a cooking pot and the lid can serve as a frying pan so there is no need for packing additional cookware. Canister stoves are some of t... Read >

Helpful Hints for Choosing Outdoor Cookware

When camping, the type of cookware you have can make a meal very enjoyable or it can make it a disaster. Understanding the various types of cookware advantages and disadvantages will help make your outdoor cooking a memorable experience instead of one to ... Read >

Let’s Go Camping

Camping becomes more popular with each passing year. Camping is not just pitching up a tent and roughing it out for the week. You can make camping a second home if the budget allows for it. There are many advantages to camping; the people you meet are ver... Read >

Planning Your Family Camping Trip

Camping is a good way to spend time alone with your kids and to show them how wonderful nature can be. The simplicity of nature can be discovered by children through camping. There are so many things to be discovered: flowers, insects, birds, and small an... Read >

Florida Camping

Since my wife and I started camping four years ago, we have camped at least one weekend every month and for extended weekends during the summer months. Below is a short list of the County campgrounds that we visit each year. Fort Desoto sits on the Isl... Read >