Get Ready To Go Camping Part 1

Here we are at the brink of spring, and what does that mean? Well it means that it is time to pack up the tent and sleeping bags and get ready for some guaranteed family fun time!!
Now, when a lot of people think of going camping (depending on if you have ever been or not) they think of being outdoors, hiking, fishing, sitting around a nice campfire, and having a great outdoor experience.
There are a lot of great places to camp at depending on where you live. You have your national parks that have camping spots posted and then you have your places that you can set up your tent just about anywhere (be sure to check the laws in your area first) and then there is the KOA and other camping grounds, which in my opinion aren't all that great, you are stuck about 5-10 feet away from another family camping on each side, no privacy, and not really to fun. Sure the KOA have pools and game rooms, but If you want to camp somewhere that your right on top of other people then Hey, that's ok if that is what you want. But personally I like to go where my family and I are away from all of that, where you set up your tent, build your fire, and have no one around you. Setting up a camp beside a nice creek or stream is always a great, Your kids can splash around in the cold water, you have plenty of water at your deposal for cooking and boiling to drink. (which remind me, ALWAYS BOIL YOUR WATER IF YOU GET IT OUT OF A CREEK OR STREAM BEFORE DRINKING IT)

Camping can be fun for everyone in your family. Just make sure that you have all the things that you need.
1. Tarp
2. Tent
3. Sleeping Bags (or blankets)
4. A cooler
5. Extra Clothes
6. Food
7. Trash bag
8. Radio ( if you enjoy listening to a little bit of music while you camp)
9. Lantern, Flashlight, Lighter or matches
10. Bug spray
11. A propane stove ( if you don't want to cook over the fire)

Now, there are other things that you would want to bring with you depending on what you and your family like to do while you camp. Bringing cards, balls, and games is something that you might want to think about bringing, Its important to have fun while your camping. And make the experience the best it can be.

Be sure to stop by for the next part of Get Ready To Go Camping.
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