A letter from Peg - executive director of the American Camping Association
History is a wonderful thing. Rodger Popkin once said to me, "Do we want to be history or tradition?" I say we want to be both - and MORE!
Certainly as an industry and as an association, we are considered "mature." That, however, does not mean we are less useful or unattractive! That does not mean we are old. [...]

A Message from the President - the American Camping Association®
"When I despair; I remember that all through history the way of truth and love has always won. There have been tyrants and murderers and for a time they seem invincible, but in the end, they always fall - think of it, ALWAYS." [...]

CAMPaign '07 update - Honor our past, assure our future - American Camping Association
CAMPaign '07 definitely had a "peak experience" at the 2003 ACA National Conference in Denver. We collected $249,367.00 in pledges and contributions. Thanks to all conference attendees for your generous support of CAMPaign '07. The total amount pledged and contributed as of March 24, 2003, is $1,444,718.00 from 557 donors. Without good friends like you, we wouldn't be so successful. [...]

CAMPING ENTHUSIAST POPS HIS TOP;
For the past two years, Johnson has been taking to the woods in a 2003 Starcraft Tourstar pop-up camper mounted on a 2003 3/4 -ton, four-wheel drive Dodge Ram Quad Cab with a Hemi gasoline engine. [...]

Camping in the War Years - reprinted from April 1943 issue of Camping Magazine - Reprint
The 1940s saw America at war. Camps continued to operate and attempted to give campers a respite from the country's woes. Wartime brought staffing concerns as young male counselors were often called into service. Obtaining food and supplies was also difficult with rationing programs in place. [...]

Camping out - What's New? - equipment - Brief Article - Evaluation
Any experienced camper knows the basics to take into the woods--tent, sleeping bag, cooler, etc. There are a couple of items from Zelco Industries, Inc., Mt. Vernon, N.Y., though, that might not spring to mind immediately, but will prove well worthwhile to stick in your backpack for comfort and/or safety's sake. [...]

Camping out
WANDER THROUGH a Jewish neighborhood or past a synagogue in late October and you will see a hut (often referred to as a booth). It will probably be less than 30 feet tall and made of plywood, [...]

Camping with panache - Holiday Gifts Galore - Brief Article
Possibly more people would take up camping if it didn't mean giving up so many creature comforts. Well, those who offer this excuse may find their legs cut out from under them by Jeep Electronics from Power Brands LLC, Ronkonkoma, N.Y. [...]

Camping World Automates Its Supply Chain with SPS Commerce's Community Enablement and Hosted EDI Services
SPS Commerce, the leader in hosted EDI software, announced today that Camping World, the world's largest retailer of RV accessories, supplies and services, will modernize its supply chain using SPS Commerce's Community Enablement and hosted EDI services. [...]

Eating well in the wild: it's not as difficult as you think to eat well on a camping trip - includes recipes
My husband and I braved the wilds of the Southwest in the heat of the summer a few years back. We took to the road with our truck and our sleeping bags -- no cookbooks, no oven and no restaurants to turn to when the going got tough. It's a bit more of a challenge to eat well when you're camping or backpacking, but not nearly as difficult as you might think. [...]

For Fun and Comfort in the Field - camping equipment - Brief Article - Buyers Guide
The best way to stay cool is to start work before dawn when the world is grayish but expectant, stop at noon, and then return to the field in the early evening. But given gringo time schedules and the nine-to-five work ethic, this is an infrequent habit. So here are a few tricks. [...]

Happy Trails - Hiking, biking and camping in California, including suggestions for trailside snacks - Brief Article
Not all of California's hiking needs to be strenuous. One of the best ways to see the state--and all its wonders--is through a series of short nature hikes. [...]

Safe camping reminders - camping: equipment, and safety tips
The bonfire blazed at an adjoining campsite, and Melisa, sitting on her father's lap, sang her version of campfire songs. After Mary Had a Little Lamb" and "The Alphabet Song," she yawned, stretched, then bolted upright and pointed to the sky. "Look, Daddy," s exclaimed, "the stars have opened!" [...]

What about fun in the outdoors? - author discusses importance of fun in camping experience - Letter to the Editor
Image and perceptions are important. A dynamic organization like the American Camping Association (ACA) must address its image and niche in society. [...]

What is camping? An interpretation - A Place to Share
It is reveille in the freshness of early morning when drowsy boys pop out of tents and cabins to watch the Stars and Stripes ascend to the top of a flag pole. [...]

Best Camping Sites Are Free!
I have learned that the best campsites are the free ones, including the ones managed by National Forests. If you like secluded camping and do not mind taking baths, else where or not at all then the National Forests would be a great experience. [...]

RV Camping is easier and more convenient
Recreational Vehicle (RV) Camping is like car camping except in most RVs you can sleep. RV camping is a very popular kind of camping probably because you can bring along some of the bigger luxury items like comfortable chairs and bicycles. [...]

Camping: A Checklist Of Things To Bring
Before you head for the campsite, make sure you have everything you need to make your travel safe, comfortable and enjoyable. Remember that failing to plan is planning to fail. [...]