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Top 7 Family-Friendly Outdoor Camping Tips & Tricks [2021 Edition]

A great way to get babies and young children even more connected with nature is to take them on a camping trip. In fact, there is no experience that will put you more up close and personal with the natural world than camping. This is an opportunity to go out and live amongst the trees […]

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How to Run Your Startup From a Tent

One of the more unexpected consequences of the pandemic has been a staggering increase in the amount of people who are living in the likes of tents, vans and RVs instead of in houses or apartments. You may have heard the term ‘vanlife’ thrown around and to a lot of us it probably sounds like […]

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America’s Most Unusual Campsites

While traveling the countryside in search of campgrounds, our photographers occasionally come across some pretty unusual or unique campsites.  We thought we’d share several of what we think are some of America’s most unusual campsites. These campsites are generally next to some unique or unusual natural features, geologic wonders, strange areas or historic sites. Norris […]

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It’s A Whale of a Tale

April 1, 2022 “It’s a whale of a tale and it’s all true; I swear by my tattoo. About a harpooned whale that rode a wave so big – it left the creature high on dry land.” – Ned Land (Canadian Harpooner, “No equal in his dangerous trade.”) Illustration by Neuville and Riou The “dry […]

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Best Campgrounds To See 2024 Total Solar Eclipse

On April 8, 2024, a total solar eclipse will cross North America, passing over Mexico, the United States, and Canada. Probably one of the best places to see a total solar eclipse is from a campsite. Campgrounds are expected to sell out well in advance so now is the time to think about reserving a […]

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Easier California State Park Campsite Reservations On The Horizon?

The California State Assembly recently passed the Campsite Reservation Bill that should make it easier to get a campsite reservation at California State Parks. San Elijo State Beach AB 618, introduced by Assemblymember Rebecca Bauer-Kahan (D-San Ramon), passed unanimously. It proposes to open campsites by deterring late cancellations and no-shows with added penalties at California […]

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Where Banana Slugs Roam

Before we get into where banana slugs roam, let’s talk a little about these slimy creatures. Believe it or not, the banana slug is named for its resemblance to a banana. It can grow to nearly 10 inches in length and weigh over four ounces. It’s also one of the slowest creatures on Earth, moving […]

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Bigfoot Sighting at South Carlsbad State Beach

A Bigfoot sighting at Carlsbad State Beach near The Camp Store occurred earlier this month. Nobody knows exactly when Bigfoot (aka Big-Goofy-Foot) started hanging out at the popular campground, but a CampsitePhotos.com photographer was able to get some pictures of the giant cryptid. Rumor has it that the Cardiff Kook (over at San Elijo State […]

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Big Sur Area State Parks Closed

March 31, 2024 Big Sur Area State Parks are closed due to a road slip/landslide on Highway 1 at Rocky Creek in Monterey County.  The closed parks include Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park, Andrew Molera State Park, Limekiln State Park, Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park and Point Sur State Historic Park. State Parks will continue […]