Camping with kids, whether in a family or with a youth group, can be an exciting, rewarding and often daunting task. To avoid unwanted and unnecessary stress it is essential to have a good game plan before venturing off to the woods. Below is a list of activities that you can do with your children to help foster a love of camping and the outdoors without hea… read more
RVing is a great way to travel the country and enjoy the great outdoors without giving up the creature comforts of home. Maneuvering an RV in state park campgrounds can be challenging because many are not designed to handle large RVs. Starved Rock State Park offers RVers the ability to camp within park boundaries and enjoy their RVing experience. read more
Home to over 300,000 residents Tampa sits on the west coast of Florida. Minutes from pristine, white sandy beaches and the clear, warm waters of the Gulf of Mexico, this city offers families an opportunity to simultaneously unwind and have fun. From historical Ybor City, to the St. Petersburg beaches and Busch Gardens theme park, to The Florida Aquarium, ple… read more
Victor is located in the midst of the Finger Lakes district of New York state. The village is about 22 miles from the southern shore of Lake Ontario. Several area attractions will appeal to the active vacationer, whether you prefer hiking through natural scenery, playing a round or two of golf or exploring historic sites. read more
For locals and visitors in Biloxi, Mississippi, activities such as fishing or boating near Biloxi Bay or golfing at the President Broadwater Golf Club can be experiences that embody the best that Biloxi has to offer in outdoor activities. Parents interested in finding similar activities appropriate for their children will encounter a number of options in th… read more
Situated in the Blue Ridge Mountains, along the Chattahoochee River, Helen, Georgia was the home of the Cherokee Nations, with villages dotting Nacoochee and the mountains. Helen resembles an alpine German town, with gingerbread-style… read more
Visitors to South Florida will find much of the area still preserved in its natural state. The vast part of the state encompasses the Atlantic Ocean, Gulf of Mexico, Florida Keys and the ecologically diverse Everglades National Park. O… read more
Sebring, located in the western section of central Florida, is in Highlands County. Sebring is the home to many lakes, Highlands Hammock State Park and the Sebring International Raceway. Lake Arbuckle State Forest is approximately 15 m… read more
Snowboard camps for kids are a great way to either introduce a kid to the sport or improve their existing skills. Snowboard camps allow kids to learn proper techniques and increase safety for future trips. Camps are also fun and provid… read more
The small, rural town of Mayo is located in northwest Florida within Lafayette County. This section of Florida is considered the "springs area," as the region has a multitude of small to large springs dotted throughout. The Suwannee an… read more
Climbing nets are great for exercise, either as a youth camp activity or for climbers or cavers staying in shape. Netting grids can be tied together from ordinary climbing rope, which is strong enough to withstand the strain of substan… read more
The town of High Springs is located in the northwestern section of Florida. Recreational activities abound in the area. Everything from tubing, canoeing, kayaking, hiking, biking, swimming, and diving to enjoying Florida's wildlife is… read more
You've already tried car and RV camping. You've camped at commercial campsites that had a convenient restroom and water supply. Now, you want to explore the road less traveled. Backcountry camping, also known as primitive camping, is a wonderful way to explore the remote...
Pismo State Beach, California, has many attractions and activities including camping, swimming, hiking and wildlife viewing. Birdwatching is one of the primary activities in the area. The park also has the largest over-wintering colony of monarch butterflies in the natio...
The first and most fundamental thing is never hike alone. There are too many situations, especially as an unexperienced hiker, where you may find yourself without anyone to help you. So the buddy system works and applies very much in hiking.
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