TENTS CAMPING

Remember books? Those bulky, cumbersome things, which we used to carry around, read occasionally, also check for reference?They still exist, although their days appear to be numbered.  More often than not, when someone has a question or yearns to know who, what, when, where, how or why, Google is the first consulted. C'est la vie. Sometimes, though, the Internet goes down. Curses! Or, even worse, there is no Wi-Fi to be found. That's when it's nice to have one of those old-fashioned thingies with the paper inside that can always be counted on to deliver the goods. Here are some useful books that came out for the interesting information that have proved useful on the road. "Healthy highways, "by Nikki and David Goldbeck ($ 19.95, Ceres Press)  we all know that eating healthy on the road is a losing battle – and certainly not a weight loss. The Goldbecks have scoured the country in search of natural food markets, organic food, vegetarian restaurants and other health-oriented options. The result is this excellent compilation, which also includes detailed guidance. "500 things to eat before it's too late – and much better places to eat," by Jane and Michael Stern ($ 19.95, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt)if you keep this book next to ' healthy Highways "on a shelf, eventually they start to duel each other in an existential struggle for food. You can also alternate nights out using one or the other – first go somewhere that will unblock the arteries and then choose something that looks absolutely delicious from this book, which is full of things that seem so good but eventually will kill you. Even if you indulge occasionally, is a fabulous read. "Eccentric America", by Jan Friedman (Globe Pequot Press $18,95,) it's always fun to know where the nearest corn mazes, bigger balls of Twine and shrines of headless chickens is in conjunction with your current position. "Eccentric America" strives to ensure that the information is at your fingertips, with descriptions of the strange places that are interesting enough to make them irresistible. "Out now: Interstate exit Directory, "by trailer Life Books ($ 24.95, life Trailer)  a terrific resource for anyone who spends time on highways and secondary roads and especially those who speed by those signs and then wonder," there was a Starbucks at the crossroads? " Or for families where someone has to use the bathroom every 15 miles. The ligation directory lists restaurants, gas stations, hospitals and shops, and color-coded maps are easy to read. It takes a little time to understand the system initially, but once done, this thing is pretty useful. "The official guide to the national parks of America, "by Fodor (Fodor, $18,95) it would be impossible to cover everything there is to do in all national parks, but having a guide around that reminds you that no matter where you go, chances are there is a kind of national park nearby where you can do something fun is a good thing. And not just a big park – there are tons of small parks, monuments and memorials, many of which are so rarely visited that are quiet and just cool to check out. The book includes activity options, taxes and tips on how to enjoy every Park. America's best idea, indeed.The roadtripster is the handle of a long-standing ammirareun who travels the country with every means possible, sometimes in a campervan, sometimes car camping or in the backcountry, with children and without.

FAMILY TENTS FOR CAMPING