Camping is such a fun activity to do; this is the kind of outdoor activity that can be enjoyed by the entire family without exception. In fact, according to a statistics report released by KOA (Kampgrounds of America), camping is now the most popular “soft” adventure activity among baby boomers and Generation Xers. In Montana, [...]
According to the latest statistics, an increasing number of people look to tent camping as a more practical way of spending a vacation with one’s family rather than travel to another country (KoA, Kampgrounds of America). If you are one of the millions of Americans planning on going camping this summer, there are so many [...]
Camping is a great American tradition; it never goes out of style and has only thrived with each generation. So deeply ingrained is camping in our national culture that almost one third of U.S. households with children who are younger than 17 say that they have camped in the past 12 months alone. Another proof [...]
According to a report on a January 2010 issue of the Billings Gazette, visitors to Montana last year topped the 10 million mark, making Montana one of the most popular tourist destinations in the US. Rick Hoeninghausen, Sales Director of Xanterra (concessionaire for the Yellowstone National Park), says that this is due to the fact [...]
Nowadays, an increasing number of people see camping as a cost-effective vacation for the whole family. It is relatively cheaper—camping supplies are not very expensive—and offers a wide variety of outdoor activities each member of the family can enjoy. In fact, in Montana alone, over 2 million visitors have camped in one of its numerous [...]
For some, one part of camping that they do not enjoy is the thought of eating horrible food while at camp. In the old days, people used simple implements and camping equipment used for cooking food. It was just not possible to have anything fancier while at camp. Nowadays, however, manufacturers such as Camp Chef [...]
When planning on a camping trip, especially in areas such as Flathead Valley, the Glacier National Park, or Missoula in Montana— three of the more popular camping destinations in the Western US— it is always important to come prepared. Not only should you bring the appropriate camping equipment, you also have to prepare the right [...]
There is a reason why the great state of Montana is called “The Last Best Place.” This is because the state is home to the most spectacular wonders of nature found in the country; some spectacular examples include the Northern Rocky Mountains, the Bitterroot Mountains, the glaciers found at the Glacier National Park, and the [...]
For first-time campers in the Montana camping circuit, the task of choosing the best location in which to experience wonders of nature “The Great Treasure State” has to offer could be quite daunting. To simplify the process, the first step that must usually be done is to plan ahead. Planning ahead includes preparing the equipment. [...]
If you haven’t tried camping before, and feel that you would like to try this out for yourself, then perhaps the best place to start is in Montana. One of the great Western states, Montana is not just known for its reputation as a the “Land of the Shining Mountains,” it is also home to [...]
