Labor Day weekend is becoming one of the busiest camping weekends of the summer.

Its popularity has grown because the beginning of September is a natural end-of-summer opportunity to explore the outdoors before school brings busy fall schedules.

If you are a beginning camper or just want some additional resources before you pitch your tent, check out “The Camping Bible: The Complete Guide to Life Under Canvas” by Jen and Sim Benson. The book covers tent selection, pitching tips and setting up camp. There is also practical advice for camping with kids – even in bad weather.

There are sections on car camping, bike camping and even getting to your destination by kayak. If you want a more luxurious experience, you can look at the section on glamping.

Regardless of your experience level, I think you will find something new to make your outdoor camping trip a success.