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Do I Need to Winterize My Camper?
The Short Answer. YES, if you live in a climate where the low temperature falls below 32 degrees Fahrenheit, you need to winterize your camper. Trust us on this one. We learned this lesson the hard (and expensive) way… The good news is that this process isn’t the cumbersome/overwhelming activity that you may be expecting. … Read more
Recipe: Campfire Chicken Pot Pie
Looking for an easy and foolproof campfire recipe? Look no further! This Campfire Chicken Pot Pie is guaranteed to be a big hit.
Stocking Your Camper: Odds and Ends
There are several things that you may want for your camper but that don’t fit nicely into any our previous “Stocking your Camper” posts. So we are putting them here! Most of these items aren’t necessary per se, but they are all very nice to have. First, you buy the camper. Then, you stock the … Read more
Stocking your Camper: The Bathroom
Having a fully functioning bathroom is another one of the huge perks (and one of my favorite perks) associated with a camper. You don’t need a ton of stuff for your bathroom. BUT! Before you leave for any trip, make sure you have toilet tabs and RV safe toilet paper. Without these, you might end … Read more
A Weekend at Prospector Campground in Summit County, Colorado
Prospector Campground has it all! Huge, beautiful campsites and a close proximity to both Frisco and Dillon. We had a great time on our recent camping trip!
Stocking your Camper: The Fun, Totally Unnecessary Stuff
For some people, camping is a minimalist activity. I, however, am not a minimalist person (seriously, ask any of our friends). Part of the fun of having a camper is the ability to buy things that you would not take with you on a car camping trip. Some of my favorite items would take up half your trunk, but they fit easily inside our 21′ travel trailer. Keep reading to find my favorite not-must-haves!
Campground Review: Prospector Campground
Recently, we had the opportunity to stay at Prospector Campground; right on the reservoir and just west of Keystone Ski Resort. Overall, we’d highly recommend this campground to anyone looking for a great few days in Summit County!
Stocking your Camper: Bedding
First, you buy the camper. Then, you stock the camper. Although this is the fun part, it can seem overwhelming at first. This post will feature must-have items needed to make your bed a cozy haven.
Campground Review: Estes Park Campground at East Portal
After we realized that we may not be cut out to be dispersed campers, we were very lucky to have a backup site at the Estes Park Campground at East Portal, near Rocky Mountain National Park and Estes Park, Colorado.
Overall, we really enjoyed our time at this campground and we would recommend it, if only for its location alone. It is only 11 minutes by car to the east portal of Rocky Mountain National Park, and you can hike into the park from the campground!
