------------------------------------I have not been camping in probably about 15 years! My son who is 8 went 2x already w/my husband and this will be my 6 year olds 1st time. We are going upstate NY - to Jellystone park!
Any tips?
lisa
We camp all the time, at least ten times a season (May to Oct). We are going to Laconia, NH. I plan on taking the kids to Squam Lake, Fun Spot, and Weirs Drive-In. We went to Plymouth, MA two weekends ago. I love camping. I am planning my meals right now. Can't forget the marshmallows!
We love to camp too. We go nearly every weekend and at least for one full week during the summer. Our RV is parked so it makes it so much easier. We gave up pulling it around 3 years ago and I have never regretted it. It's like a home away from home.
We were going to go camping with the in-laws, but our weather forecast is SO cruddy that I think we are going to bag it. Highs in the 50's, lows in the low 40's, and an 80% chance of rain... yeah, sounds like sleeping-bag and tent weather to me! NOT!
I am not very sad about this, as I HATE camping with a passion... I would rather have surgery with no anesthesia, thanks. For me, "roughing it" entails a motel with no internet access. Some people hear the "call of the wild", I hear the "call of the flush toilet".
However, I was going to suck it up and take one for the team since DH and the kids love it so much, but now I don't have to. YAY for crappy Montana spring weather!
We were going to go camping with the in-laws, but our weather forecast is SO cruddy that I think we are going to bag it. Highs in the 50's, lows in the low 40's, and an 80% chance of rain... yeah, sounds like sleeping-bag and tent weather to me! NOT!
I am not very sad about this, as I HATE camping with a passion... I would rather have surgery with no anesthesia, thanks. For me, "roughing it" entails a motel with no internet access. Some people hear the "call of the wild", I hear the "call of the flush toilet".
However, I was going to suck it up and take one for the team since DH and the kids love it so much, but now I don't have to. YAY for crappy Montana spring weather!
If you are going to the Jellystone near Newburgh, we consider that downstate LOL! It's a great park with lots and lots to do.I have not been camping in probably about 15 years! My son who is 8 went 2x already w/my husband and this will be my 6 year olds 1st time. We are going upstate NY - to Jellystone park!
Any tips?
lisa
If you are going to the Jellystone near Newburgh, we consider that downstate LOL! It's a great park with lots and lots to do.
We're camping in the Albany area this weekend, and then moving on Tuesday to a campground in Bainbridge, with an on-line group we have been camping with since 2000.
Looks like you're going to have a beautiful weekend if that's the Jellystone you are going to. Lots of sun with temps in the low 80's on Sunday.
I prepare as much food in advance as I can, so I can enjoy the camping too. Have a great time!
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LOTS of bug spray! The black gnats are out in full force.. Nights are still getting pretty chilly - hopefully the weekend won't be quite as bad.. Get your gas and whatever other essentials you need before you reach "vacation areas" or you're really going to be suffering from sticker shock.. Bring indoor activities for the kids in case the bugs are too bad to stay outside or a stray shower comes through..
Hope you have fun!