In California, we have managed to save our state parks from the budget-axe, but the LA Times reported this week that our budget crisis is about to hit campers in a different way – the restroom. Your parents probably always told you that it is important to pay your bills, but evidently that lesson did not sink-in with the California legislators, who have failed to pay the bill on the state’s credit card resulting in its cancellation by the bank. I don’t know what all the state uses the credit cards to buy, but evidently one thing they use them for is to buy toilet paper and cleaning supplies for the state’s campgrounds. Continue reading
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3 Things I Learned Camping With My Kids
One of the great joys of camping with my kids is watching them discover new things and grow in their appreciation of the outdoors. It came to me the other day, though, that my kids are not the only ones who have been learning and growing, from our family camping adventures. Here are three things that camping with my kids has taught me. Continue reading
3 Days and 65 Million Years in Lassen
Over the Fourth of July Holiday, one of our stops included Lassen Volcanic National Park. The theme of our two-week adventure was “hidden gems†and while most people have heard of Lassen, only about 370,000 people visit it, each year. By comparison, about 3.5 million people visit Yosemite National Park, every year. That’s a shame, because Lassen is one of the most unique and interesting places in North America and if you have future plans to visit some of the great western parks, be sure to set aside three days for Lassen. Continue reading
Last Minute Labor Day Camping Items
Labor Day is upon us and if you have family camping plans, then I am sure that you are looking forward to relaxing at the campsite on the last long weekend of the traditional camping season. Before you go, here are some last-minute items that will help your family have a great experience. Continue reading
5 Reasons Family Camping is Fantastic
Your family can get a lot more out of the camping experience than just campfires and marshmallows. Spending time outdoors with your kids is the best way to experience nature in real-time, without the electronic distractions of our everyday lives. Here are five reasons that family camping is fantastic. Do you have some others? I would love to hear them! Continue reading