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If
you're looking to find an activity which is both great and low-cost
that will absolutely be enjoyed by your family, you should consider
camping.
You've
never camped before?
You
don't really know where
to get started?
Family
camping or for those first time campers, just getting ready to spend
time enjoying the call of the wild can be an intimidating prospect.
However, with just a little planning your first time out -
and
subsequent trips -
camping
can be a huge joy.
Not
to worry with technical matters!
You
won't in actual fact need to invest in a four-season ultra light
tent, a sleeping bag rated to 50 below zero, and a stove so light
that you don't even know that it's in your pack.
Let's
deal with the basics and how to enjoy just one or two nights away
from your home.
In
the process, we'll cover the things you'll need to take along and
how to use them, some ideas for meals and activities, and even a few
do's and don'ts.
Hopefully
this site will help with all your questions
and
introduce
you
to
a new adventure in inexpensive vacationing.
Some
of the best pointers towards Camping you will find, comes
from observing other Campers camping around you.
Did
you know that there are campgrounds
near almost every major attraction in the United States? Why
pay those outrageous hotel bills when
you can camp inexpensively and give your family an adventure at the
same time?
However,
the benefits of camping with your family go further than affordability. In
today's world, it is difficult to find a large block of time to
really focus on your family, your partner, and your children. Even
when we set aside a weekend, telephone calls, errands, and household
chores intrude.
When
you are camping you will know what true togetherness is as a family.
There
are no phones, televisions,
or
appointments
to be rushing off to.
Since
you are sleeping outdoors, the sun wakes you up early and you can
start a nice campfire
first thing in the morning where everyone will gather together for breakfast.
You
will be spending most of your time outdoors,
enjoying
the beauty of nature and the fresh air
and
there is plenty of time for just plain talking to each other.
It
is a great opportunity to get back in touch with nature and each
other and is also one of the most inexpensive vacations your family
will enjoy and remember for a long time.
Camping and
excursions into the wilderness offer enlightenment
that
only comes from engrossing into the outdoor environment
and
letting go of ALL thoughts of the city.
Just relax and
pay attention to your senses
and a whole
new world opens up before you.
Where do
forest rangers go to "get away from it all?"
--
George Carlin
Today people
move at the speed of light, and most do not have the time to stop and
look at the beauty that encompasses the miles of concrete in which
they live.
There is
nothing more glorious than watching the sun rise over a wooded lake,
and nothing cleanses the soul like a breath of fresh air in the forest.
Duties at work
or home seem to diffuse with the musty scent of the earth and the
clean refreshing smell of a lakefront.
And if you
have the means to take your kids, by all means, do so! You can then
show them that there is more to life than T.V., Playstations and
Gameboys or what their friends tell them.
The
best advice for any parent would be to start kids camping as soon as possible. There
is no substitute for family camping trips. Some
are downright fun; others do a better job of building patience. Experiences
are the part of memories. If
the child is given the opportunity to share the richness of such endeavors, it
will forever change them for the better.
Camping
with children can be one of the greatest experiences you can have if
you plan the trip properly.
One
of the most exciting things about camping with children is seeing
things through their eyes.
Camping
with children can be a great way to introduce young ones to the
wonders of nature.
By
camping with children when they are young,
you
will set them on the path to a lifetime of camping adventures.
The
outdoors is a great natural classroom.
It
offers unlimited opportunities for learning about every facet of life.
Outdoor
activities contribute immensely to the mental and physical well
being of children.
Exercise
is invigorating and exposure to nature is relaxing.
For
you, the outdoors is an escape from the stresses of everyday life;
for your kids, it's just plain fun.
Be
sure to take a camera and lots of film on all of your trips.
Shoot
plenty of photos.
Some
of the best times are spent looking at photos and recalling that
sudden thunderstorm where you played "Go Fish" for three
hours in a pup tent, or the time a child caught their
first fish!
The
memories of good times spent together in the beauty of the outdoors
will be kept and cherished for a lifetime.
Camping
with children isn't just a good way
to learn about nature together.
Camping
provides an opportunity to experience nature firsthand.
Campers
participate in fishing,
swimming, canoeing, boating and tubing, plant study, bird and
wildlife watching, nature photography, much - much more!. Just
as importantly, camping helps people escape the stress of city life.
Take
a break from the normal rhythm
of life . . . kick
back on a camping trip.
Just
Go!
The
best time to start enjoying the outdoors is right now.
Throughout this site you may come across these icons:
This Icon will indicate that the information following pertains to
Backcountry Camping. (Extreme camping, in the back woods, no modern facilities, etc.)
This Icon will indicate that the information following pertains to
Pay Campground Camping. (modern facilities, etc.)
This site is geared mainly towards Family Camping in
Pay Campground Sites, therefore, if there is NO ICON besides the
information you are reading then it pertains to Pay Campground Camping
Hopefully,
you will find everything you need to get you started in the right
direction in this site!
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