Outdoor Living Newsletter April 2011

Edition 18, April 2011

Hello there,

Spring has sprung, and so has our April Outdoor Living Newsletter. We celebrate the change of season with an RV planning guide to Alaska, one of the most beautiful and dramatic U.S. states. We're keeping things fun, healthy and active with our top family amusement park selections, healthy fast food choices, and whitewater rafting destinations. They say laughter is the best medicine, and we agree. We've included a video of Jim Gaffigan doing his camping stand up act. Enjoy! And don't hold back those smiles.

OUTDOOR CONNECTION

Alaska RVing... here I come!

When CampingRoadTrip.com asked me to write some articles for their newsletter, we came up with the idea to create a guide to RVing in Alaska - and this is the perfect time of the year to start planning. This is the first of a three part series that has suggestions for actually making the trip, including times, routes, hints, tips, and recommendations on what (and what not) to do, on what to take with you, and what to go and see in Alaska.

GIVE ME S'MORE

Easy British camping meals

Have you ever thought what they eat across "The Pond" in the United Kingdom on a camping holiday? RVs are not quite as large as there are not as many highways, but like the USA, barbecue food is very popular during the summer months.

Here are some recipes from the UK for you to try and we hope enjoy.

I Green Heart GREEN

Repurpose everyday items on the road to be more green

Repurposing an item is the act of finding alternative use for an object rather than discarding it altogether and is certainly an environment-friendly practice. It can be an especially valuable habit for campers and RVers due to the limited space in their car or RV.

There are a lot of ways by which to repurpose everyday items. Here are a few examples to try out the next time you go on a road trip.

'ROUND THE CAMPFIRE

Toy Haulers

Road trips and vacations are more fun with toys, like dirt bikes and wave runners. But getting those toys to your road trip destination is easier said than done.

HEALTHY OUTDOOR LIVING

Healthy fast food choices on the road

One of the challenges that road trippers face is limited dining options. In the world of limited options, fast food unfortunately wins out and our health suffers. So what's a road tripper to do? Find out the healthiest fast food options before you head out on the road.

Here are four simple tips for finding that healthy diamond in the rough.

WEE ONES CAMPING

10 great family amusement parks

When was the last time you were in an amusement park? Do you remember how you felt up on the rides or trying out the games for toy prizes or filling your tummy with carnival goodies? The amusement park is a fantastic place to bring out the kid in everyone.

We have picked 10 great family amusement parks that are near campgrounds and RV parks.

TOP PICKS

Best places to camp and raft

Many people love to combine a camping road trip with whitewater rafting. So, where are the best places to camp and raft in the U.S.?

THE OUTDOORSMAN

The happiest camper

Not born into an outdoorsy family, comedian Jim Gaffigan got more than he bargained for when he married a woman who loves camping. Click on the image below to watch as he jokingly explains what he doesn't like about camping.

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