Wet and Wild: Riding the New River Part 3
We survived the wild waters of the New River in West Virginia “Who wants to ride on the bull-nose,” Seth asked my excited but …
Wet and Wild: Riding the New River Part 2
Whitewater rapids here we come! “Who wants to jump off a cliff into the New River?” Seth asked our whitewater rafting family crew as we came around the next …
Wet and Wild: Riding the New River Part 1
Rafting the New River in West Virginia Now let’s get back to some camping adventures. The thrill of whitewater rafting. Ever try it? If you’re an experienced paddler, late …
Filling the Heart with Memories
Our children at the Pocono House Although we never camped outside in the wintertime, we would take the family to the Pocono Mountains in Pennsylvania seeking snow. Usually we’d leave December …
Keeping the Children Entertained While Travelling Cross-Country
Dad entertaining the troops Long, long, long driving days ensued when we took the family of seven camping across country, from New Jersey to California. Oh, we tried to break …
Connecting with Family: Leaving the World Behind to Camp with Family
Thinking of charade behind the bed curtain Why do you go on a family vacation? For us, it’s a chance to place the world on hold and totally enjoy being with …
A Walk on the Ocean Floor
Hopewell Rocks “How would you like to walk on the ocean floor and not get wet,” my husband asked the children one day when he returned from work. …
A Quiet Drive for the Holiday: Child Occupation in the Car Part II
A parent is always a teacher to her children. As the children became older, I would take a subject that one of the older children was learning in school and …
Welcome Visitors!
Welcome to my blog “Camping with Kids” fellow Momsters, Motherboard followers, and friends. Steep a cup of tea or grab a mug of coffee and join me as you read …
Readers Rejoice!
My camping blog “Camping with Five Kids” will be featured on The Motherboard Facebook website on Friday, November 5, 2010. Please pass the word. You readers make the sun shine …