The Difference Between Weather and Climate When Camping in a Teepee
Oh sure, with the sun out it’s warm. These things are drafty! It’s important to understand the difference between weather and climate when camping. Simply put, weather is day to …
Is Camping Gear on Your Christmas List?
The troops putting up the Jayco Eagle pop-up. Notice how happy they are? Our oldest wears the smile. It was her turn to crank. If it is, remember that a …
Finding Dry Shoes in a Camper When You’re Visiting a Land of Waterfalls
Okay, so maybe the children still have some growing up to do, like their mother. Notice the “bunny ears.” “And the huge bear swatted at the earth,” I told the …
Fun Things Camping with Kids in the Fall
Swim goggles may help keep smoke from children’s eyes while marshmallows droop and tan to perfection. If you haven’t tried family camping yet, autumn is a colorful season to introduce …
Size Matters in Camping and Nature
Finally…enough room at the dinner table Finding elbow space at the dinner table is always a problem when you camp with seven in a small pop-up trailer, especially as the …
Summertime Means Family Camping And Star-Gazing
The Lees crew at Rocky Harbour, Newfoundland I don’t know about you, but where we live in suburbia light pollution mutes an otherwise star-filled night sky. So when we camp …
Family Camping in Spring
Spring is cooler. Dress in layers. Enjoy! Spring is a perfect time to try out camping with the family. The earth is awakening. The days begin to grow; blossoms escape …
The Importance of Soap When Camping with Teens
Upper Peninsula Lake Michigan It didn’t rain every day! Spring makes me think of rain used to awaken the earth from its winter slumber. …
Nutrition on the Trail: The Lunchtime Saga
Of course they’re tired on the trail. It was the third week of peanut butter and jelly. Many times we camp as a family …
Camping with Kids: Keeping Clean at Camp
It’s tough camping with four independent young ladies. No, they help out at camp, as much as they can. No, they don’t complain on the trail…much. It’s the showering. Just …