I don’t remember getting to choose what foods I would and would not eat, when I was a kid so I’m not sure how I turned into such a pushover when it comes to what my kids will eat. Our oldest is a easy enough – she’ll happily down anything from my spicy curry to a bowl of clam chowder. The other two are a different story, however! This means that when we are camping, we need to plan meals with everyone in mind, because we cannot bring a lot of different foods.
5 Great Camping Spots in the South
This was a guest post by John Colville, an avid camper and outdoorsman. John has been camping all over the Southeast and has “hike the entire Appalachian Trail” on his bucket list. John also runs Buy Camping Chairs, which is dedicated to helping you research, find and buy top quality camping chairs for your next trip into the outdoors.
If you are planning a vacation with your family, want to spend some time out in nature, or just need to take a weekend off, there are dozens of camping locations in the south that can suit your needs. From the dusky historic beauty of Texas, to the tropics of Florida, there are locations for fishing, hunting, swimming, discovering historical roots, hiking, and much more in the vast expanse of the south. Here are 5 great camping spots in the south.
All Cargo Shorts are Not Created Equal
I am a big fan of cargo shorts, whether I’m hiking in the mountains or picking up some groceries at the store. One of the best features of cargo shorts is, of course, the cargo pockets. I usually have my camera in one of the pockets and a Leatherman® multitool in the other, and maybe even my 18oz. Kleen Kanteen® if I’m hiking without my hydration pack. I recently picked up several new pair of cargo shorts, at a popular outdoor specialty store, and have noticed some differences between them and my tried-and-true ones.
Protect your Family against Mosquitoes
This is a guest post by freelance writer Leslie Douglas. If you would like to guest post on CampingBlogger, please see the About page for my contact information.
After being cooped up during a long, cold winter, everyone looks forward to the weather warming up to enjoy the outdoors again. But along with warmer weather come a variety of pests that can make a camping trip a painful, itchy experience – mosquitoes. Rather than try to deal with an itchy, irritable kid, I try to fend off the mosquitoes before they bite. Here are some of the products I’ve tried with great success.
Make Your Next Family Camping Trip Better
Memorial Day marks the traditional start of the camping season, for many families across the country. Having dusted-off the camping gear and gotten through the first trip of the season, now is a great time to assess your family’s experience and think about how to improve your next outing.