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Links featured in Out 'n About blog
Note: Date in parenthesis is date that the link was blog posted. The link is just to the main view of the blog, not the day that a particular link was posted. To view the posting click on the date to go to the blog and then select that date on the blog's calendar.
Campgrounds
- FreeCampgrounds.com — free or nearly free campsites for RVs. (Note: the site includes Walmart parking lots and has an overabundance of advertising.) 4-30-06
- ReserveUSA.com — National Recreation Reservation Service: a one-stop reservation service for the the USDA Forest Service, Army Corps of Engineers, National Park Service, Bureau of Land Management and Bureau of Reclamation outdoor recreation facilities and activities. 5-1-06
Hiking
- Contours Walking Holidays (12/24/2005)
- Cross Country International Walking Vacation - "Through careful research we have put together walking vacations that offer exceptional scenery, guides, food, and accommodations at a reasonable price."
- Trail Finder — U.S. Hiking Trails Index by GORP
The RV Life
- NewRVer.com - All you need to know about RVs and the RV lifestyle
- rvadvice.com - real questions with candid answers without using "rocket science".
- RVers Online - RVers helping RVers
- RV Living Magazine
RV Gear
- Awning Hook-Ups - Awning Rail Light Clips: These are a great way to hang whatever you need to the awning rail of your RV. 4/8/06
RVs
Trailer Towing
- Towing a Trailer - Being Equipped for for Safety. (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) Hitch systems, towing packages, tongue weight, and driving permits—there’s a lot more to towing a trailer than just hitching up and taking off down the road. This brochure provides general information and tips that can help you make safe decisions when purchasing and driving a tow vehicle and trailer for noncommercial, personal use. Full PDF Version (284K) (1/6/2006)
Equipment
- Camping Stoves
- Choosing a Camping Stove - Selecting a camping stove is easy once you know the choices and have decided what type of camping trips your family will be taking. Stoves can have one, two or three burners. They will use propane, butane, white gas ("Coleman fuel"), unleaded gasoline, or kerosene. Here is the info you need in order to pick a stove for your trips.
- Lehman's - Founded by Jay Lehman in 1955 to serve the local Amish and others without electricity, Lehman's ships old-fashioned, high-quality merchandise all over the world. (12/29/2005)
Safety
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Coalition for Portable Propane
Product Safety - a group of independent manufacturers who produce
heaters, lanterns, cookstoves, patio heaters, hoses, fittings and
specialty cooking appliances. The Coalition's mission is to educate the
public about the safe use of these products, helping people avoid
potentially dangerous situations.
These products are designed for outdoor use only. They bring a great degree of comfort to outdoor activities like camping, hunting, and just enjoying the outdoors. (1/6/2006) - NeverLockedOut.com - The HitchSafe is a great place to store your keys, license, credit card, or cash while enjoying outdoor activities such as sports, jogging, hiking, bicycling, or swimming. 4/8/06