Chicago Tribune
Thursday, July 21, 1966
Nine children, four adults one covered barbecue kettle, one trailer and several trucks are trekking from Chicago to the West Coast and back this summer on a modern covered wagon adventure that will entertain and instruct thousands along the way in the art of camping and outdoor cooking
Known as the Weber -Dodge Camping Caravan the wagon train is being led by the nationally famous man and wife team of Bob and Pat Krug of Park Ridge " The Kamping Krug's," are outdoor experts and master barbecue chefs. Eight in the party are Krug's children ranging in age from 1 to 22 years.
Arriving on the West Coast at Knott's Berry farm, Los Angeles,Calif famous amusement park on August. 2, the caravan is camping at national parks and sightseeing centers during the 26-day round trip across country, the campers have all their meals prepared in a covered barbecue kettle which cooks everything from roast to casseroles by reflected heat.
Before crowds expected to number in the thousands, Bob Krug a representative of Weber- Stephen Products Co., Arlington Heights, manufacturers of barbecue equipment, also gives instructions on good barbecue techniques and will stage cooking demonstrations on the best way to barbecue meats.
Pat Krug shows how to " keep house " outdoors with the modern convenience of a Dodge trailer supplied by the Chrysler Corporation. They also give press interviews and television cooking exhibitions.
House guests on the Dodge-Weber Camping Caravan are Mr. and Mrs. Walter Fitzgibbons 1309 S.Jeanne Terrace, Wheeling, and their 15-year-old son Aalter Jr.
The Krug children, several of whom are also proficient at outdoor living and having demonstrated cooking and camping on television include, five girls and three boys. They are Laurel, 22; Kathy, 12; Patty, 10; Chris, 9; Arthur, 7; Kimberly, 3; Robin, 2 and Lisa,1.
" The Kamping Krug's " are expected to decamp
in Chicago on August 7
" Esto Perpertua "
Topic: Camping Caravan Stages Cross Country Barbecue (Read 4173 times)