Carly Severn, KQED's Senior Editor for Audience News, offers invaluable tips for reserving California campsites, often as challenging as grabbing concert tickets. She reveals the secrets to mastering competitive reservations and emphasizes the importance of early planning. Carly discusses the surge in camping popularity during the pandemic, sharing strategies to navigate the intricate reservation systems of national and state parks. Her insights include ethical practices, like canceling unused reservations to help fellow campers. Get ready for a summer of successful outdoor adventures!