Camping Vacations . . .
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a time for family bonding
"Do you remember camping vacations as a child?"
I sure do. I may be telling my age, but when I was a child, we didn’t have any of today's warm and comfy sleeping bags.
My dad owned one "army" sleeping bag and a several wool "army" blankets which he used to make beds for us. He heaped up pine needles for a mattress. That’s right - pine needles - they’re softer than the hard ground. Really! Then he folded the blankets in such a way that we were completely enclosed on three sides.
Then the best part!
Climbing into our homemade beds, I can still feel the warmth on my feet from the rock heated in the fire and wrapped in newspaper. Gazing up into the night sky awash in stars and the cool breeze blowing across our faces, Dad would tell us scary stories, or if we begged a little, stories of his childhood. Oftentimes we would sit around the fire and sing childhood songs or, my Dad's favorites, cowboy songs.
By visiting this site, my wish is that you will find a new camping getaway to create your own memories with family or friends in some of the beautiful, quiet places listed here.
Whether you like a primitive or a planned campground, be sure you are well equipped.
Come back and see us often for new camping areas that will satisfy everyone's tastes.
Click here to share your story about your favorite camping trip or spot.
Arizona Camping in Lees Ferry
Have I got the perfect crowd-free camping place for you! Lees Ferry, Arizona is right in the spot where the Glen Canyon meets the Grand Canyon on the Colorado River. Why camp there? How about lots of quiet, beautiful scenery, plenty of outdoor activities to keep you busy and happy. It is remote, although there are small lodges with restaurants, stores, a post office, etc. It sounds like the formula for a perfectly peaceful getaway, doesn't it?
Great Sand Dunes National Park in Colorado
The Great Sand Dunes National Park is located near Mosca, Colorado. Take Highway 160 West from Walsenburg. Turn on Highway 17 just before reaching Alamosa.
Enjoy the Out-of-Doors in Colorado
Meander down some of the unpaved roads off Highway 285 and you will find a jewel of a spot to pitch that tent!
Maple Grove Hot Springs - double your relaxation!
Maple Grove Hot Springs near Thatcher, ID is like stepping into another world. It's quiet, peaceful and out of the mainstream - a great place for reunions, family fun and soaking away those aches and pains combined.
There are so many places to pitch that tent or park your trailer or RV. The places listed on this page are some of the ones we have been to or heard about. I know you have favorites and we would love to hear about them since we can't possibly visit them all. Tell us about yours . . .
Great Family Camping
See the beauty of the world around you! Learn how to safely hike in the pristine mountains and see nature at her most wonderful. Great Family Camping will show you how to combine fun and safety into your camping experience. Learn how to tie knots, read a compass and cook great food all outdoors.
Where did you camp this summer?
Everyone who loves to camp out has a favorite spot? Tell us about yours!
Your Favorite Camping Spots
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Where NOT to camp! We love exploring in Colorado! So one weekend we set out in our little Ford Ranger with a bed in the back and a camper shell on top, looking for a not-...
Outdoorsy getaway--Columbia Gorge, east of Portland, Oregon The Columbia Gorge is probably the most remote and breathtaking place to hike and camp within 30 minutes of a major American city. Sweeping views of the ...
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