I agree that cooking is part of the camping experience. No need to be a chef, just burn some meat over a fire :chef: However, I see nothing wrong with eating out. If I was visiting local sites and not staying on the property or in the park then I can picture taking the family out to eat for dinner or lunch.
I think the Knobels trip does not have dinner planned because some people may stay in the park late and not eat at the campsite.
Matt O 2006 Skyline Nomad 27' travel trailer. Previously owned 1986 Coleman Columbia / 1992 Coleman Senecca / 1989 Born Free Class C RV.
For us it depends on where we are going and the length of the trip. For weekends we generally cook at the campsite, but for our long vacations it is more of a mix. Last year we were gone for just under 4 weeks, and ate out almost every night - - cause I decided to take a vacation from cooking and Joe doesn't generally cook ;D.
I agree with Steve A about the local eateries being part of the total vacation package. Unfortunately we've been noticing a lot of the generic food places pushing the smaller restaurants out , i.e. Friday's, Applebees, Outback Steakhouse, Texas Roadhouse, etc - - don't generally to these places on vacation because we can eat there when we're home.
In general, I like to sit around a table with friends and family over a homecooked meal. I find it easier to talk, there is more food, and it lasts a lot longer than if we went out to eat......but there is nothing wrong with eating out. I do like the local mom & pop places. My heart sinks when I visit the in-laws and they say "lets go to Applebbees". I have gotten them to take us to a local Italian place but now we have been there for the last 2 visits so it is "tradition" and they think that is the only place I want to eat.
Matt O 2006 Skyline Nomad 27' travel trailer. Previously owned 1986 Coleman Columbia / 1992 Coleman Senecca / 1989 Born Free Class C RV.
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