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Camping for Newbies: Camping Basics
If you are new to camping, it might feel super overwhelming (and expensive!) to start thinking about everything you need for a successful camping trip. You might have no idea where to start. Fret not. I’ve compiled a list of must-haves and a few nice-to-haves for newbies to camping so that you can get started. Please note, technically you don’t NEED anything to camp–just pull up, sleep in the vehicle and rough it. But these items will make for a more family-friendly camping experience. And, if you need ideas for some easy camping meals, I have you covered. Check out these easy dishes for camping and these fun camping desserts…
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How to Make Ice Last Longer in a Cooler
An ice chest is an important camping essential. But when you’re camping, the last thing you want to be doing is making an ice run every day. It’s important that your food stays cold, but there are things you can do to avoid extra ice runs, and many won’t cost you a penny. These simple tips on how to make ice last longer in a cooler will help you to spend less time and money on ice during your camping trips. How to Make Ice Last Longer in a Cooler: Invest in a Good Ice Chest If you feel like you’re going through ice too quickly, it might be due…
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Potrero County Park Campground, San Diego
Potrero County Park is a family-friendly campground located 45 miles east of San Diego. Its rural location makes you feel far removed from city limits. Yet, it’s an easy enough drive for a quick weekend or overnight getaway. We camped at Potrero County Park for the first time in June 2022. My son’s baseball coach camped there somewhat regularly, so he invited all of the t-ball families for an end-of-season group camping trip. This campground was a great choice for a group because it was easy to book sites that were all next to each other. In addition, this campground has a baseball field on site, so we knew it…
