Jake Northern, Author at National Park

Camping Food Basics to Keep You Well-Fed and Happy

Posted by Jake Northern | Nov 3, 2021 | Camping, Family |

Why is that when you go camping, your appetite seems to increase and everything you eat tastes so much better? It is the allure of the great outdoors! When there are no televisions, gaming systems and computer to contend with,...

Five Tips For Choosing A Great Campsite

Posted by Jake Northern | Nov 3, 2021 | Camping, Family |

Finding a great campsite can be tricky. You need to be ready to pounce when you find one and you also need to be well connected and know where to look to find the best family –friendly ones. Here are five tips you can use to...

Fun Facts About Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Posted by Jake Northern | Nov 3, 2021 | National Parks |

The Great Smoky Mountains National Park is filled with rich history, a wide variety of plant and animal life, and beautiful outdoor opportunities. Here are some of our favorite fun facts about the park! The Great Smoky Mountains...

Should You Rent an RV or Use a Camping Trailer?

Posted by Jake Northern | Nov 3, 2021 | Camping, Family, RV |

When you’re heading off on a camping vacation one of the first things that you need to decide is whether you want to rent a recreational vehicle (RV) to use as a base of operations while you’re away or if you want to rent a...

Ten Signs of a Family-Friendly Campsite

Posted by Jake Northern | Nov 3, 2021 | Camping, Family |

Some campgrounds will advertise themselves as being family-friendly but some don’t because they don’t want to alienate campers without kids. However, if you are going to be camping with your kids it’s important that you choose...