Hiking in Springtime
Finding the mountains through the clouds! This was early on in our camping adventures. Back when I couldn’t convince the children to come in …
Temporary Insanity: Jumping off Cliffs in the Adirondack Mountains
Feet first when jumping from a height. West Virginia wasn’t the only state that the Lees crew jumped off cliffs into a swirling river. On another camping trip, there was …
How to Plan a Camping Trip Part 2
One of our campsites When planning any road trip, it’s important to remember driving distances and travel times. Time zones or ferry schedules need to be considered in addition to …
The Towering California Redwoods
California Sugar Pine, Sequoia, and Redwood pinecones No search for the massive in California is complete without visiting the coastal Redwood trees, the tallest living thing on earth. These Christmas …
A Real Live Giant: The Mighty Sequoias
On the Trail in the Valley of the Giants Peak your children’s interest in family vacations with attention-grabbing questions. Like a math equation, you need to factor in the age of …
Colorado Rockies: Here We Come!
Snowball fights in July at Rocky Mountain National Park During our long cross-country drive to Rocky Mountain National Park from New Jersey, after many a camp side sunset, we kept …
5 Steps to the Perfect Family Camping Trip
The crew’s ready to help Step 1: Start planning your trip before the campgrounds open for the season. Meet with the family to get everyone’s input. Determine the type …
How to Entertain the Family at Camp Without a Car
Always the Fisherman Whereas our son is a born fisherman—mosquito bites and all—his father is not. However on vacation in New Brunswick, Canada, everyone needs to enjoy his or herself. …
Stinky Neighbors
True Hikers While I understand that not everyone, or everything, can smell like a new baby, there are some neighbors who possess a certain…um…aroma, for lack of a better word, …
Don’t Want This Hug
Sequoia Nat’l ParkCalifornia We love to camp at primitive campsites. Okay, my husband and I love to camp at these non-electrical locales. The children just put up with the fact …