Vacationing in the great outdoors

Totally broke and still haven't planned your summer vacation? Sounds like we are in the same boat. For a quick, cheap getaway consider camping. The Internet makes it easy to research campsites and make reservations.

Reservation.gov is a great Web site to book a trip on because you can search for a campsite by state, activity or keyword. Reserve a campsite at any number of federal parks across the country on the site, which is run by the federal government. Online reservations cost $9 and phone reservations cost $10.

Search private and state campgrounds on ReserveAmerica.com, which also has links to major public and private campground operators around the country.

For reviews of trailer campsites, check out RVParkReviews.com for the skinny on which sites have which amenities. CampgroundReport.com has reviews on hundreds of camp sites written by folks who have experienced the sites.

Here a link to a basic packing list so you don't have to fret over forgotten pot holders or make a last minute run to the uber-expensive back country general store for matches.

The Camping Guy suggests nine easy camping meals that require no pots or pans. Seriously, folks. These recipes sound easy and have me wondering if I should test them on the grill. You know, for research.