
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…

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…

Our first day as full-time car campers did not begin with sunshine, an open desert, or anything resembling an easy transition. It began with snow in Arizona. Riven and I had car camped together before, and I had spent years doing it part-time. We knew how to pack the 4Runner and settle in for…