In the past, I never understood why hanging out with bugs, getting dirty, and not having access to a hot shower, blow dryer, or thermostat was considered fun by some people. But then I married a Boy Scout (what was I thinking?) and will be having my second son in November, so it’s inevitable that I will have to give up my preferred method of camping, which is staying in a hotel.
However, I just found out about a wonderful way to camp while still having access to civilization.
This Saturday, June 27, is the Great American Backyard Campout. The purpose of this day is to get families enjoying the outdoors together because June is Great Outdoors Month. You can choose to camp in your backyard or at a local campground. If your family would like join in the fun, you can register at this site. It lists plenty of great tips on how to camp, and includes other fun stuff like recipes, campfire songs, games, crafts, and activities.
I’m thinking of making this a summer tradition when my sons are older. I will definitely push for the backyard option, because then I can sneak inside when the hubby is asleep. I know…I’m a wimp!
If you plan on camping out this weekend, please comment and let me know how it went!
photo credit: Bah Humbug
Oh my – we grew up camping out but I was the only daughter in the family – and I came to dread going at times. I like camping in civilization – a camper or a cabin – but really don’t like the laying-on-the-ground kind of camping. Having 2 girls I’m not sure whether they’ll be into camping or not – we do enjoy fishing, so maybe when they’re older, we’ll be camping too. As long as I have access to a real bathroom – I’m good. =)
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I remember “camping” when I was tiny. Me and mom in the motel and dad and brother in the tent…lol.
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I remember camping in our tent trailer. It was fun we would got to the beach every summer! We are going camping on my husbands days off next week!
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