Star Gazing in Pennsylvania
We love star gazing at night. So we planned for a “rustic” tent site, one with no electric and non-flush toilets, at Cherry Springs State Park in Coudersport, Pennsylvania. Cherry …
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 Fourth of July Celebrated in a Desert
We were camping in the desert by the time 4th of July rolled around. We were in Nevada this time camping at Casa Blanca in Mesquite. The children—and yes, the parents!—loved …
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 …
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 …