| Camping is one of the most popular types of | | | | cooler and keep dry food in the car to avoid this |
| family vacations. Why, there is hunting to be | | | | problem. Never leave food out; whatever |
| done, fish to catch, long trails to hike, and serene | | | | creature finds them may bring their friends back |
| sunsets to watch. There are marshmallows to | | | | for another feast. |
| toast on an open fire and ghost stories to tell. | | | | You should expect to not be on schedule when |
| There is also another aspect of camping that you | | | | traveling. Leave early and give yourself extra |
| should be aware of, however. And that is: | | | | time. You want to arrive at camp early enough |
| Camping is not easy. Below is some advice that | | | | that you still have daylight when setting up your |
| can make your camping trip a little more fun and | | | | camping area. You may encounter delays, detours |
| a lot less stressful! | | | | or even get lost. Flat tires occur, as well as, car |
| You can expect to work. Packing and unpacking | | | | problems. |
| gear along with setting up the camp is tedious | | | | Don't expect to not have problems, no matter |
| work. Although most tents can easily be | | | | how carefully you have planned. Injuries can |
| assembled in small amounts of time, you still have | | | | occur, food gets overcooked and undercooked as |
| to lay tarps, pound stakes, attach guy lines, as | | | | you try to familiarize yourself with a new way of |
| well as, the tent poles. Trying to find a level piece | | | | cooking, and equipment, even though previously |
| of land is optimal, but most areas of land will not | | | | tested, sometimes just doesn't work. Campsites |
| be totally level. In addition, you will be cooking, | | | | sometimes don't live up to your expectations and |
| cleaning and housekeeping. This will be totally the | | | | you may have neighbors who are not courteous. |
| opposite of a hotel vacation. | | | | Expect to forget something no matter how many |
| Don't expect to get a good night's sleep, especially | | | | checklists you made. Be prepared to have |
| when just starting your camping career. | | | | alternative plans. Don't expect to find grocery |
| Remember, you won't be sleeping in your own | | | | stores close by. You are in the middle of |
| comfortable bed. You can try to increase your | | | | nowhere, and you may have to travel to get |
| sleeping comfort levels by using sleeping pads, air | | | | items left behind. Decide if you really need them, |
| mattresses and cots, but it will still not be as | | | | or if you can do without. |
| comfortable as sleeping in your own home. You | | | | Finally, children will get fidgety, no matter how |
| will also need to deal with other annoyances. Even | | | | many activities you may have planned. They may |
| though you may camp in warm weather, you | | | | need to get use to the outdoors living adventure. |
| may still be cool. The woods get cooler at night, | | | | Don't expect everyone to love it. Adjustments |
| than it does in the city. Also, dew will be on the | | | | need to be made, especially if you are a high |
| ground in the morning, so expect things to be | | | | maintenance person. Basic living can be hard for |
| wet. You can also imagine the strange noises | | | | some. But after spending quality time in some of |
| produced in this secluded area at night. All types | | | | the most breathtaking surroundings, and working |
| of critters will come to life at this time of the day. | | | | together to setup and prepare, do expect to |
| Expect animals to try to get in your food, as | | | | develop closeness with your traveling companions |
| they have to find their nutrition in this area. You | | | | and memories you won't soon forget. |
| must remember to tightly close and lock your | | | | |