Camping In Style

For a great family friendly activity, pack up the kids, the vintage camping trailer and head north of Nevada City, through the picturesque town of Downieville and Sierra City and turn left at the general store of Bassetts and follow the winding road up past the amazing look out to the Sierra Buttes to the Lakes Basin Campground. The campground is centrally located for hikes, fishing and adventures on any one of the neighboring lakes.  We brought along an inflatable kayak and took turns paddling around Gold Lake.  The fish were hoping every which way, so the boys enjoyed the opportunity to practice the sport of fishing. If water sports aren't what you're interested, try one of the many hikes in the area, options for all levels.   For a great morning activity hike out the Grassy Lake Trail up to the Long Lake Trail and reward yourself with a refreshing dip at the end. When you pack your camping goodies, don't forget your local ...

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Swim Suits Retro Style Oh yes it's that time of year again - OH Yeah! I went poking around for suits I liked that expressed my love of Retro while being kind to my body. Here is what I found. Firm Control Convertable Dress @ Victoria Secret Women's Control Max Bandeau Swimsuit @ Old Navy Women's Halter-Tankini Control Max @ Old Navy Women's Plus Ruched Swimsuits @ Old Navy Garnet Hill Signature Swim Dress Calvin Klein Bandeau Tankini @Garnet Hill   Garnet Hill Ruched Blouson One-Piece   Women's Plus Size Seaside Resort Dot Swimdress Seafolly Seaview Tie Front Halter Maillot at Antrhopologie   Meknes Poncho at Anthropologie        

In less than 6 minutes Christopher Deam restyles the Airstream click Here to view Filmed Feb 2002 • Posted Apr 2009 • TED2002

Taking it up a notch with unbreakable dishware.  Great for first night at the campground appetizer plate. Talavera Melamine Platter Anne Taintor Flask, Open Bar   A flask is perfect for camping, instead of bringing large bottles "I Love Not Camping" Paper Cocktail Napkins Though I make cloth napkins, I tend to use paper napkins when camping Click Clack Shake & Serve Unbreakable Shaker   What a great personal shaker that's unbreakable Enjoy our last months of easy camping weather while it last SEE Sisters On The Fly SEE Vintage Camping Coolers SEE Vintage Teardrop Camper

Sisters on the Fly , Caravans, Campfires and Tales from the Road Sisters On The Fly , written by Irene Rawlings, introduces readers to the fabulous network of sisters who have bonded over vintage camping trailers, martinis, fishing and good ol’ sisterhood.  The book includes fabulous photos, recipes, suggestions for renovating a trailer and more.   Currently for sale at J.J. Jackson’s in downtown Nevada City, it’s a great gift idea for anyone who loves camping and wants to get inspired by this growing group of sisters.   The best advice on decorating your trailer, “My sister, Maurrie, and I have a pretty simple rule,” says Becky.  “Hook your trailer up and take it for a ride. Everything that ends up on the floor is too much.”  If you’ve got a “Calamity Jane, Mustang Sally, Rhinestone Cowgirl, Whisky Rose” named trailer, you’ll feel right at home with your Sisters on the Fly. Book review by Erin Thiem @ OutsideInn Do che...

What is it about vintage that makes us feel so cozy? I love efficiency and the newest gadget for sure but nothing makes me feel more hip, more grounded, more now then almost anything that looks vintage or is vintage. Here is a selection of new and old "vintage" coolers. Royal Crown Atlas 18 Picnic Cooler 5 Gallon Steel Belted Jug Old School Coca-Cola Cooler PEPSI COLA COOLER/ ICE CHEST TruAde Picnic Cooler Colman Stainless Steel SEE Camp Cocktails SEE Retro Camp Kitchen SEE Camping With Soul SEE Retro Glamping              

Could we park this in our garden ? Could we turn this into a garden room? It IS an Airstream after all Would we be up to the challenge? What would it cost to do all this work? How many black widows would we evict? by the way this is for sale if your interested, it's located in Nevada County, California  

If you can't see clip click here Lucille Ball and Ricky Ricardo as newly weds learning how a camping honeymoon from the East Coast to Las Vegas can almost wreck a marriage.  Great comedy - it's hilarious. says my new camping buddy Linda.

"Camp Cooking." Part of a collection of postcard images of Culver Academy copyrighted 1913, generously loaned the library by Martha Payson Ryman. In the 1940's, cooking was very different than how it is today. People would often eat such foods as baked plums, frozen corn, carrots, pigeons, and bananas. The most common way to cook your food was by frying in grease and then freezing it overnight. From WikiAnswers Camp Cooking 100 Years $9.95 Jam-packed with over 100 years of history and cooking, this cook book is ideal for both the rustic retreat and camp Coleman Stainless-Steel Cooler $220 Originally introduced in 1954   American Retro Classic Flying A Picnic Cooler $150 Replicas of the 1940's through 1950's all steel "six pack" Limited edition How about camping in this CozyCruiser $11,000 The Cozy Cruiser Classic Deluxe takes teardrop camp trailers to a new level SEE CAMPING RECIPES SEE SETTING UP A CAMP K...