Camping Coast to Coast with Kids: How to Make It Work
When we took the troops west from New Jersey the second time, we made it to the Pacific Coast. For a little over a …
Camp Under the Stars with Your Family
Camping under the stars at national or state parks works best at primitive campsites. These are campsites with no electrical and water hook-ups or …
Protected Lands for Future Generations: State parks, National Monuments and Forests, National Parks
As I’ve said through all my blog posts, we’ve camped and visited state parks, national parks and even national monuments and forests. I thought it might be time to offer …
The Difference in Height of Mountains
As a camping family, we always discover interesting facts about locations and national parks. The difference in land mass was extraordinary as we traveled …
Storing Camping Equipment for the Season
We wrap the bed mattresses and dinette cushions in old clean sheets and store them flat, separate from the trailer. Happy New Year, Camping with Kids blog followers! We wish …
Desert Hikes Take Care & Planning When Hiking with Children
Interesting to imagine that it was once a sea. It’s interesting to think that some of the deserts out west in the United States …
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 …
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 …
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 …