5 Family Camping Activities To Get Everyone Involved

by Allison Foster on May 24th, 2019 | 1 Comment »

Every year, millions of people take to the hills and go camping. These trips can be filled with family memories that will last a lifetime. It may occasionally be difficult to get members of the younger generation to actively participate due to their dependence on technology. However, nature has a way of providing entertainment that can supersede any game console through interaction with the surroundings.

Family Camping Activities

1. Exploring—By staking a camp in locations you've never visited before, you have new places to explore. Streams, trails, and even small caves could be right around the corner for you to investigate. As each location is different, you never know what you'll find by exploring the surrounding area. You could experience nature in a way that you never thought possible as the landscape comes to life before your eyes.

2. Fishing—There is something to be said about eating a fish you just caught. It takes us back to our most basic instincts. Many of us will take great pride in this feat and many children will get excited over the prospect of eating their own fish. Fishing can also be relaxing as it lets us ponder everything from home life to the meaning of life.

3. Stargazing—For the most part, camping allows you to view the sky in a way that you are unable to experience if you live in a big city. Light pollution can easily drown out the subtle details of space. As this pollution decreases in many secluded campsites, you're able to see the astrological significance of Earth's existence in the cosmos.

4. Edibles—There are simply some foods that seem to taste better when cooked over a campfire. Snacks such as S'mores or even a can of chili just seem to have a certain appeal when you're out in the wilderness. Some will go to the extent of using a Dutch oven in order to cook campfire cobbler or even a campfire pizza.

5. Story Time—What camping experience is complete without the telling of bizarre stories around the campfire? While many of these stories are designed to instill fear or panic, true stories of strange happenings could open everyone around the campfire to the possibilities of the unusual.

While some would rather enjoy reclining in a comfortable chair and soaking up the sunlight, others like to keep their bodies moving. Your own definition of fun will dictate your activities while camping, but there's nothing wrong with considering other suggestions. How would you know it isn't fun until you tried it yourself?

Where are some of your favorite places to camp as a family?

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