Cape Breton Highlands National Park Canada
The Importance of Water and Snacks When Hiking We encountered many firsts on our Canadian camping adventure as a family of seven. Our daughter learned too late not to dunk …
Camping with Five Kids in Autumn
Autumn is my favorite season. I love the crisp air and the host of brilliant color on deciduous tree leaves. It’s the best time to …
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 …
Happy 100th Birthday to the National Park Service: The Need for National Parks
National Parks are a vital part of peace and education for people everywhere. I believe the United States would be lost without our National Parks. Places of natural beauty, storehouses …
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 …
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. …