How to Make the Most of Soggy Tent Camping
Remember our visit to Cherry Springs State Park in Western Pennsylvania that I spoke about in my Star Gazing in Pennsylvania blog post? The campsite reservations didn’t stick and we …
5 Tips for Surviving the Heat While Hiking or Camping
One of my daughters and I had a tent-camping trip planned to Western Massachusetts this summer. Of course, it coincided with one of those devastating, muggy-hot heat waves that occur …
5 Steps to the Perfect Family Camping Trip
Happy February, everyone! There’s no time like the present to start planning that family camping trip this summer. Remember finances. A good reason to camp is because it’s an economical way …
Some Useful Tips When Camping with Kids
Notice the small sturdy lamp on the deck. It has a nightlight. My family didn’t start right off with a month-long camping excursion. Not with five kids in tow. …
Get Gear in shape for the Camping Season
Okay, so maybe I did work the children a bit too hard cleaning the camper. But now we’re ready for a season of adventure! Ahh…the fresh air of springtime. The …
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 …
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 …
Angling Adventures: A Fisher of Camping Dinners
Fresh dinner tonight. Holy mackerel! Our son has always been the fisherman of the family. Whenever we camp, we stop at local visitor information centers. While I gather brochures for …
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 …