If you are planning on going camping then you should probably do a little research about what you can do while you are there. There are a lot of different options from literally nothing to a lot of high energy activities. That’s why camping is a great option for family vacations- there’s something for everyone. Other than the activities, there are some other things that you should know about camping. Here are a few tips for you to think about before deciding if you are going to go camping this vacation.
Accommodations
The first thing that you want to think about is where you will stay. Family cabin rentals are available. Cabin camping might be a better idea if you or y our family has never been tent camping before. It will introduce everyone to the idea of camping with making everyone sleep outside for the first time in their lives! Family cabin rentals are usually on the outskirts of the campgrounds so you are still very much apart of the environment but you can take advantage of running water and actual beds. However, if you have been camping before than family cabin rentals may not be necessary. There is a certain allure about sleeping in sleeping bags and tents, if you know what to expect.
Storage
Proper storage for your things is important otherwise you may attract animals and critters. This is especially true for food. You should bring bags that can be sealed tightly shut and make sure your coolers don’t have any broken seals. Even drinks should be screwed tightly so that no odors can get out. Animals are very sensitive to the smell of food and drinks so even if you are staying in family cabin rentals, you’ll want to make sure that they aren’t attracted to your campsite for any reason. Campgrounds are usually situated in safer parts of forests or mountains where less animals roam but it’s better to be safe than sorry.
Activities
This is the fun part. If you’d rather spend the day at the campsite, reading a good book or listening to music then you are more than welcome to. However, if you are more of an outdoors type of person, you can explore the area on foot or on bikes or sometimes on quads. Depending on licensing and legalities, there may be an option to go hunting for different types of things. However, you may want to avoid this activity if you haven’t gone before unless you are with an experienced hunter. Water sports are an option to if there is a lake nearby. Jet skis, water bubbles, kayaks and more could be available to you for rent.
Etiquette
There are some camping etiquette rules that you should follow. Simple things like cleaning up after yourself, keeping your belongings in your area and not playing music or movies too loud are all things that campers should be able to adhere to without to many problems. Each campsite may have their own set of rules and regulations that campers must follow so make sure you look into those before you set out. For the most part, it’s just about being considerate of those around you but there may be certain parameters pertaining to tent size, length of stay and other things.
Overall, camping is a great, versatile way to vacation with the family. If you want everyone to stay together during the vacation you give everyone a day and let them decide what everyone is going to do on that day. That way they will be able to enjoy everyone else’s choices all the while knowing that they are still going to be able to do the particular thing that they wanted to do. Making everyone feel involved, no matter their age is key to making the whole family feel connected and together during trips like these. If you have little ones it’s a good idea to schedule naps and breaks during the days to make it more enjoyable for everyone. The best part about a camping adventure is that you can arrange your own schedule without having to worry about opening hours or anything like that. Just make sure that the whole family knows what they are getting into with camping!
