Tips to help with a first-time camping experience 11 Articles

by Sara A Broers

Your kids have been nagging at you for quite some time and you have finally given in. Your first time camping in the great outdoors will be a memorable experience for the whole family. You are probably wondering what on ...read more

by Nancy Parcher

So you're ready to try camping for the first time. Here are some helpful tips to get you started. Picking your location can make or break your trip. Get recommendations from others if you can. Be careful if you're m...read more

by Erik Olson

How great for you! Introducing someone who's never been camping before is a wonderful thing to do. The goal, of course, is to provide your guest with a safe, enjoyable experience that will make them want to go camping agai...read more

by John Burton

Camping, especially for the first time should be as relaxing as it is fulfilling. If young children are camping for the first time their first experience stay with them them for the rest of their lives. So plan ahead, ke...read more

by Rex Trulove

Let's have fun! That should be the first thought for the first time camper. The easiest way to do this is to clear up a few misconceptions. First, wild animals are wild, and should be treated with respect, but usually...read more

by Gina Barr

Take comfortable clothing, because you will be sleeping in them. Take vinegar for the skin. Not only does it help with the sting of sunburn, it makes you unattractive to bugs. Marshmallows are essential for that lat...read more

by Johan Ross

Whether you are planning a long hike, kayak, canoe, or car ride to your camp destination, being prepared and having a refined list of camp 'essentials' is key to a good camp experience. Here are ten tips I've learnt over m...read more

by Survivor woman

When camping with kids, parents usually bring too much! Here are a few of our favorite things to do with the kids while camping. Scavenger hunt- on the first night we send the kids on a hunt through the campsite aski...read more

by Mulholland Denee Mangiagli

Camping and going to the bathroom Make sure that you find a toilet that is close to camp. You don't want to have to go too far to use the bathroom. Almost everybody knows...read more