Our barbecue grills get a lot of use cooking up delicious burgers, brats, and hotdogs. We can also enjoy an occasional steak, shish-kebab, and fish. Another true summer grilling pleasure, however, is grilled fruit and it’s one we often forget to add to our menu. Some of the more popular choices are grilled peaches, pineapple,…
Spending some quality time in the wild/outdoors can act as a stress reliever or can help bonding with family members. Finding the right camping tent is tough for first-time campers. Looking for the right tent entails finding a tent that will be a good fit and hold the number of participants you’ll be camping with,…
CA large part of going camping is the packing and planning. That’s where camping checklists come in handy. it is important to prepare in advance to avoid leaving important items behind. When you create your own customized camping list you can be assured of having all the things that make your camping trip a success.…
When you are camping with your RV you never know what time will you be getting in and out of the campground. Most of the new RVs have slide out rooms which means that a part of the RV slides out automatically to enhance the interior size and comfort. There are different systems that slide the RV’s rooms out;…
If you’ve never been Fall camping before we really believe you should at least try it once in your life before you cross it off your list. Many people claim it to be their favorite time of all to go camping and they tend to book more camping nights during the months of September and…
You’ve just returned home from a great camping trip, hopefully here at Maple Lakes, and it’s time to unload the RV. This is a good time to get your RV ready for its next trip. There are several things you can do when setting up for your next RV adventure which are listed below. The…
More and more campers are enjoying vacation time with their pets and we think that’s a wonderful idea. The campground can be a little intimidating for shy pets and those that are new to camping so we are sharing some tips to make it a wonderful experience for everyone. Keep Them With You – Your…
Your crockpot can be a real time saver when you’re camping. You can easily make a whole meal ahead of time and then just turn on your crockpot and go enjoy your family while it cooks. It also reduces the dishes you’ll need to wash and that always makes campers happy. Image Source: Family Fresh…
There are lots of obvious things to add to your packing list and they will take care of most situations. There are a couple of things you may tend to forget so we want to offer a reminder to you. Scissors – These will come in handy in so many ways. You’ll be cutting tags…
It seems that seafood is frequently intimidating to many backyard barbecue chefs. Fish can be delicate and sometimes hard to maneuver without the fear of a mishap. Smaller seafood such as scallops or shrimp can often fall throughout the grates into the fire or can easily be overcooked. However, once you understand a few secrets…