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First-time camping basics

by | May 3, 2017 | Life & Style

 

The Outdoor Foundation reports that roughly 40 million Americans go camping in a given year. Typical campers go on five camping trips per year, traveling an average of 191 miles from their home to the campground.

Campers include friends on their trips 70 percent of the time, and hiking is the most popular camping trip activity.

For the full story see the May 3 issue and the e-Edition at https://www.etypeservices.com/Wylie%20NewsID245/default.aspx

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