USA today has an article about how camping is booming again. http://www.usatoday.com/travel/destinations/2009-07-09-camping-revival_N.htm.
Not trying to be biased...I must agree. There is something really great about being outdoors, having a campfire, spending time with family. Traveling with my family in the RV is a great time. We see the country, spend time together, and have satellite TV. What else could one want?For those of you coming to the Black Hills with your tents you will be in for a pleasant surprise. We have built some very nice deluxe tent sites with lots of elbow room. Now a days it seems folks are showing up with 3 room tents and we have some great sites for them.
My wife and I did tent camping for many years. Started with the one person tent. That got a little tight so we upgraded to a 3 person tent. That was the idea tent for many years. When the munchkins arrived we graduated to the 3 room monster tent. We loved that tent. It would comfortably hold 2 adults, 2 kids, 2 dogs, tons of gear and cellos. We never leave home without cellos.
Safe Travels.