Creating Family Connections One RV Adventure at a Time
Anyone who’s ever hauled a camper or driven a motorhome can probably recall a few stories about the crazy things they’ve seen or experienced while driving down the road. Although the average driver is courteous and responsible, there are some drivers who could use a few pointers. So here are five things RVers like us wish other drivers knew: 1. Please don’t merge right in
If you have not gathered by now, we love trying new desserts in the dutch oven! So I wanted a bit of a challenge and decided to make a cheesecake. I went to my trusty Scout’s Outdoor Cookbook and found a cheesecake recipe that I modified a little bit. And it turned out really good! The next time around I modified the recipe a little more to
At the beginning of this year we launched a new feature here at The Touring Camper that highlights ways campers, RVers, hikers, backpackers, or outdoor enthusiasts can get involved in service opportunities and give back to their communities. This month we are showcasing RV Corps, which is related to Lutherhaven Ministries. Steve Meyer, the director of facilities and special projects, shared a little bit about the work volunteers are
If you’re new to camping, you may have discovered that campers and RVers throw around a lot of terms like boondocking, dump station, etc., that may leave your head reeling in confusion. So I thought for this installment of “Camper in Training” it might be good to share a little bit about the different types of campgrounds, campsites, and lingo that you might hear used in
At the beginning of this year we launched a new feature here at The Touring Camper that highlights ways campers, RVers, hikers, backpackers, or outdoor enthusiasts can get involved in service opportunities and give back to their communities. This month we are showcasing Roving Volunteers In Christ’s Service (RVICS). RVICS President Paul Swetland shared a little bit about the work volunteers are accomplishing through this ministry: I understand
Kristin and I had the chance to have a meal by ourselves on our last campout since the kiddos spent the day with their grandparents. So in preparation for an “adult” meal I went looking for some good side dishes to go with the steaks and potatoes I planned to cook. These bacon wrapped carrots with a maple-syrup glaze looked amazing so I thought I would
You know by now that I am always looking to expand my dutch oven cooking repertoire–and our recent trip to Charles Mill (review coming soon!) was the perfect opportunity to experiment with a new dessert option. We have been doing more gluten-free cooking here at home, so I found a recipe for dutch oven seven-layer brownies that I tweaked to be gluten free. Ingredients: 1 gluten-free brownie mix
At the beginning of this year we launched a new feature here at The Touring Camper that highlights ways campers, RVers, hikers, backpackers, or outdoor enthusiasts can get involved in service opportunities and give back to their communities. This month we are showcasing Campers on Mission (COM). COM webmaster Glenn and Eileen Ansley shared a little bit about the work volunteers are accomplishing through this ministry: Tell me a
At the beginning of this year we launched a new feature here at The Touring Camper that highlights ways campers, RVers, hikers, backpackers, or outdoor enthusiasts can get involved in service opportunities and give back to their communities. This month we are showcasing ROAM, which stands for RVs On A Mission. ROAM Vice President Jean Morford shared a little bit about this RV ministry and provided pictures of the volunteers
For many families making their rounds of the Utah 5 National Parks, a visit to Bryce Canyon is a highly anticipated stop. With its sweeping vistas and spectacular hikes, Bryce offers something for everyone. But with most of the camping options concentrated immediately around Bryce, families that want to escape the crowds and explore Bryce…
For many families planning a trip to the Utah region, their itineraries often center on hitting the high points of iconic stops like Grand Canyon, Zion, Bryce, and Arches. Several lesser-known parks are also worth the stop, though, and for families looking for ways to escape the crowds, Cedar Breaks National Monument should be on…
