Many of the larger family campgrounds will have things like pools,
boats, stocked fishing ponds, playgrounds and beaches. While these
certainly make for a great family getaway, they can be expensive and
crowded. Consider camping in one of your State’s forests or parks - in
most cases you’ll still have running water and flush toilets, and they
tend to be […]
Archive for September, 2007
Random Tracks
Posted in RandomTracks on Sep 15th, 2007
Planning a hike? The Appalachian Mountain Club’s Hiking Resource Site has some great articles; if you are planning a trip in the Northeast, or just want some ideas, check out their trip planner.
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Also from the AMC, a very good article on How to Find and Disinfect Water in the Backcountry.
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This is just wrong on so […]
Minimalist Camping - How to be Comfortable With Less
Posted in Minimalist, Tips, Camping, Family on Sep 6th, 2007
There is something alluring about what I’ll call ‘minimalist’ camping,
where you bring just enough gear and supplies for your family to
comfortably live in the outdoors, and no more. This is different
from ultralight
hiking or backpacking, which is concerned mainly with weight. If you
are driving to a family campsite, you probably don’t care so much
about the weight […]
I came across this funny story today about the Joys of Family Camping. A choice quote:
When I awoke at midnight to the stench of a urine-soaked sleeping bag (a consequence of camping with a toddler), I was wired. I had many cold, dark hours ahead of me to contemplate why it is that “accidents” happen […]
New England Fall Foliage and Camping
Posted in Fall Foliage, Camping, Family on Sep 4th, 2007
I’ve lived in New England all my life, and still marvel at the fall
foliage every year. Fall is also my favorite time to camp and backpack
- most people (kids included!) find sleeping more comfortable in
cooler weather, and by late September the mosquitoes, bees and other
airborne pests are gone. Most family campgrounds are open through the
end […]
I always try to minimize the impact I have when I’m camping. With a
little thought, the mantra “Pack it in, pack it out” is not that hard
to follow. The less you pack in, the less you’ll have to pack out.
With that in mind, here’s some outdoor cooking low-impact tips:
Rather than carry dish soap and scrub […]