In a slump, camping comes into vogue - CNN.com

In addition to saving money by driving on the slow roads, many people are saving money and getting back to nature by camping instead of staying in motels. There are many great campgrounds that can serve as a base for day trips to local attractions. A good example is the White Bridge Campground in the Dixie National Forest near Panguitch, Utah. Just off Utah Route 143, this 29-site campground is within easy driving distance of Cedar Breaks National Monument, Bryce Canyon and Zion National Parks. And if you get tired of camp food, the Cowboy Smokehouse Café is just down the road in Panguitch. There is more information on this stretch of US Route 89 in the Road Trip Guide for Kanab to Sevier.

In a slump, camping comes into vogue - CNN.com: "With the economy in a slump, camping seems to be grabbing a new foothold in the travel industry. Once considered by many to be an activity for nerdy families, nature geeks and Boy Scouts, sleeping outside in a tent has become chic -- likely because it is so much cheaper than paying for a hotel room.

The activity also strikes a new chord with Americans who want to get back to basics after an era of excess and overspending."