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Car Camping at Tyee Campground on Oregon’s Umpqua River
Tyee Campground gave me what I needed between the Oregon coast and Roseburg: a small place to park the 4Runner, cook beside the river and slow down for a while. Rain left the campground damp during my stay. Moss covered the trees and parts of the walking path, while the Umpqua River moved past…
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Choosing a Campsite for Weather, Wind and Storms
The best campsite on a calm afternoon can become the wrong campsite by midnight. Weather changes how I evaluate a location because my Toyota 4Runner serves as both transportation and shelter. I cannot look only at the view, the size of the site or whether the ground feels level. I also need to understand…
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Car Camping with Friends at South Carlsbad State Beach
Some campsites work best as a base for exploring. Others give you enough reason to stay close to camp. South Carlsbad State Beach gave us both. I parked the 4Runner beside my friends’ teardrop trailer, set up camp with Riven, and spent the visit enjoying the California coast without filling every hour of the…
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The Do’s and Don’ts of Car Camping
I know some will say we already know it’s always good to be reminded. FIRST THE DOS The DON’TS These are just a few and mainly the ones I see almost every time I go camping. I say use common sense and treat nature and people like you would treat your house and your…