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Thank heavens companies keep coming up with ideas for keeping kids occupied on camping trips, although a recent river camping trip found the adults trying to muscle out the kids to play a game I’d never seen before. Called Tailgate Toss , this simply constructed item involves two large, wooden boards with legs on one end that hold each board up at an angle. Teams divide into two groups – two to four people usually play – and each side then throws beanbags into the hole in each board. The scoring initially seems complicated, as it’s more involved than regular old bean bag toss, which is what this resembles, but eventually you get the hang of it. Tailgate Toss, or "Corn Hole," is a big hit with all ages. Some of the people in our group knew this game as “Corn Hole” –apparently it depends on what part of the country you call home –but the result was a hotly contested battle that got so involved, we stuck flashlights under the holes and played it well into the twilight hours. You...

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Snacks for on the road are almost always unhealthy, and while you rarely have trouble getting anyone to wolf down a bag of Doritos, well, there's no question there's little in there that's good for anyone. Not to mention, an hour later, everyone's hungry again. Whole grains, nuts and fruit make these bars healthy. These granola bars have no preservatives or anything bad in them, and they aren't even made with sugar -- they use brown rice syrup, which you can find at any natural foods store. Many regular groceries carry it now, as well. You can substitute honey or maple syrup, but the flavor will be different and they won't stick together as well. These are kid-tested and hard to stop eating, because they contain dried fruits most folks love, and have a great texture and taste. They're also high in omega-3 fats, fiber and important minerals. What's not to love? Extra bonus: You can substitute whatever nuts or dried fruits you prefer; it's a very forgi...

My friend Pete swears by crockpot meals on RV trips, plugging one in before heading out for the day so there’s a hot meal ready when everyone’s too tired at the end to throw anything together. RoadPro makes a 1.5-quart, 12-volt slow cooker that plugs into the cigarette lighter and works like a charm. The stoneware insert is dishwasher safe, and there’s a stretch cord that keeps the lid on so that you can drive while it’s cooking, too. Cost: $28 Get it here: amazon.com Speaking of cooking, if you find yourself at a campground with fire rings and are looking for a more efficient way to put your food over the flame to cook, the Tripod Pioneer Grill by Rome is great. The tripod is adjustable and breaks down for storage, and the rack one which you set the cooking pans, Dutch oven, coffee pot or even some foods directly is completely adjustable via chains, so that you can raise and lower it to control the amount of heat. The contraptions sometimes swings around a bit, but works especially we...