As a lover of the great outdoors, I believe it is very important that we teach our children the principles of leave no trace. If you are wondering what I mean when I say “leave no trace,” I mean that visitors to natural areas should leave no evidence of human activity behind them. It is a term that I first became familiar with in when I was in Girl Scouts. My … [Read more...] about Leave No Trace Principles For Kids
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10 Camping Must Haves You Need For Your Family Vacation
Each year since we have moved to Tennessee we have have made tradition of a summer time family vacation camping trip. We really enjoy unplugging, leaving all the electronics behind, and getting lost in the slow rhythm of adventuring into nature, cooking out, catching a nap, and doing it all again. If you can't wait to get out into nature and relax with your family, here are a … [Read more...] about 10 Camping Must Haves You Need For Your Family Vacation
Coleman Family Tent Review: Jenny Lake 8 Tent
Spring is here and summer is fast approaching.This is the time of year that my family loves to go camping. We have an annual week long family camping trip to the Smoky Mountains and you never know what other camping trips we may squeeze in. In fact, I just did a mini camping trip with my son's Boy Scout troop where he received his rank advancement from Wolf to Bear. … [Read more...] about Coleman Family Tent Review: Jenny Lake 8 Tent
Packing List For Camping With Kids
Camping with kids can be a little more difficult than if it’s just you and your significant other. That's why I’ve compiled a list of what to bring and what to leave at home when camping with kids along with some helpful suggestions for your future camping adventures this summer! Don't be intimidated by how to go camping, it is really fun to get out and enjoy some time together … [Read more...] about Packing List For Camping With Kids
Camping Safety Tips For Kids
Going on a camping adventure is a trip that the whole family will certainly love. However, when going on a camping vacation with kids, you need to take extra precautions to make sure that the campsite is child-friendly. Here are 5 camping safety tips for kids to keep in mind. Camping Safety Tips for Keeping Your Campsite Child-Friendly Fire Safety For … [Read more...] about Camping Safety Tips For Kids
Great Smoky Mountains Camping Vacation With Kids
We're back from our fun Smoky Mountains camping vacation with kids. We loved it so much last year that we went again this year. People often ask me how to go camping with kids but it is really not that hard. You just have to relax and enjoy it. Our kids are young and they just go along with whatever we suggest. Sure you need a few extra wipes and a few extra changes … [Read more...] about Great Smoky Mountains Camping Vacation With Kids