Camping safety for kids starts with education.

When you plan outdoor activities, prepare for accidents and don't forget safety equipment … like life jackets … for water activities like fishing, swimming and boating.

Camping safety tips for kids must include knowing how to enjoy wild animals out of harm's way … and … understanding what to do if an unplanned meeting with a bear occurs.

Proper handling of food and water will keep foodborne illness away … hand sanitizer, soap and water are essential!

Take care when planning your travel to ensure you are on RV safe routes along your journey.

Be sure to follow posted camping safety rules … like using gas stoves and avoiding charcoal … during times of campfire restrictions.

The welfare of your family and valuables will be protected with a few simple security tips.

Whether you need to get fuel burning to start your campfire for pleasure or emergency fire survival, don't ever leave a fire unattended.

Camping apps can promote safe physical activity by helping with way-finding, first aid techniques and more.

It is important to keep your phone charged on camping trips … even if you are doing a digital detox and only have it for emergency purposes.

Properly disposing of empty camping propane bottles is important for a clean and healthy environment.

Social distancing during cold and flu season is important for health safety but how is that possible in National Parks when they have over 300 MILLION recreation visits each year?

Use these tips to avoid the crowds during your camp trip to a national park.

The Centers For Disease Control (CDC) suggests you check for ticks daily and remove them quickly on camping trips.

Using insect repellent and other innovative techniques will help keep your camp trip free of flies, mosquitoes and other bugs too.

Don't get caught without essential gear on your trips … use a camping checklist!

Make sure your first aid kit is fully stocked before leaving home.

Road travel can be the most hazardous part of your trip!

Be prepared for emergency situations with specific tools for RV excursions.

Did you know hunting is typically allowed in National Forests?

Prepare to have a safe camping trip by knowing where and what type of activities and rules exist for National Forest campers.

Having an enclosed shelter is not the only pointer for safely camping in the rain … check out the rest of our rain camping tips and hacks.

Return home unharmed by protecting your body with the right winter camping clothes and gear.

One of the most critical tent camping safety concerns in the winter is avoiding dangerously low body temperatures.

Learn how to stay warm in a tent even if it is freezing outside!

P.S. It is not just having a good sleeping bag!

Many recreational vehicles are built for moderate weather conditions so we put together tips for safe winter RV camping.

There are so many things that have the potential to be dangerous for RV beginners but a few logical tips will keep everyone safe and sound on the very first journey.

We prefer boondocking on our trips and we have shared a ton of advice on how to do it safely and securely.

You don't ever want to run out of propane … especially if that is how you are powering your RV refrigerator!

But, if that does happen to you … we have lots of resources so you can easily find a place to refuel near your camping location.

If you won't be hooked up to shore power at your camp spot, you'll want to make sure your RV batteries are in good condition and totally topped-off before departing on your trip.

The best way to re-charge your RV batteries while camping without power in sunny locations is to use portable solar panels.

Our normal fresh-water capacity is not sufficient for longer boondocking trips so we use a portable water tank to maintain an ample supply for sanitation purposes.

If you are camping without shore power and don't have solar panels to recharge your batteries, a quiet generator can provide the power you need.