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 …
5 Evening Activities to Enjoy with Kids When Camping
After dinner, evening and the night time can be a chore or a pleasure when camping with kids. The thing is to make it restful and fun. For all of …
The Benefits of Camping with the Family
Happy New Year, dear friends of Camping with Five Kids! May you enjoy health and precious memories with your family in 2022. The benefits of camping with your family are …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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. …