Camping - Fun & Affordable!One of the more affordable vacations your family can go on is camping... and affordable is what we want! Whether you go to a state park or a national forest, you can be sure it will be a vacation filled with special memories. There are several ways to prepare for your trip, but most people prefer the free style, that is, pitch a tent and let the good times roll.
Even though you have to purchase tents, sleeping bags, and other gear for your trip…. the cost is minimal as compared to renting an RV. This also tends to minimize the true outdoor experience.
Camping free style gives you the opportunity to enjoy each other’s company, have conversations around the fire and become one with nature. It’s also an opportunity to experience this type of family vacation and see how much fun it can be.
As I already mentioned, you will need to buy the basic equipment such as a tent, preferably one that will house the entire family, food, a cooler, ice, sleeping bags, outdoor stove, as well as the following items: pillows, cleaning supplies, folding table, cookware, utensils, cups, and toilet paper (especially if there are no restrooms around), first aid kit, and board games, fishing gear, flashlights, and extra batteries.
Experts recommend buying a tarp to place under the tent. This prevents water from seeping into the tent when it rains. It also serves as a tent floor. I find that a battery lamp is very important as well as a screen house. It’s nice to be able to play cards at the picnic table and not have to worry about getting eaten alive by mosquitoes! You can buy these items at any local department store.
Ok, now that you have the basic supplies, you can always add to your gear with additional items you need the next time you go camping. You can easily check online to find a campsite in your state, as well as the low cost for staying in a national park or forest reserve.
Spending quality time with family seems to have become a thing of the past. This type of vacation gives your family the opportunity to come together, without any distractions. Whether dad takes the kids fishing, while mom has some leisure time; or mom takes the kids hiking while dad enjoys some quiet time – or whether the entire family engages in both activities – you can reunite your family in a way no other type of vacation can.
Think of all the laughs and memories you’ll be able to share with each other in years to come!
Family Camping at Disney's Fort Wilderness!
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