| Have you made camping plans for your family for | | | | from point A to point B. Expect gas prices to |
| the upcoming Memorial weekend? This truly | | | | range from $2.80-$3.13 depending on the regional |
| marks the beginning of camping season. Planning | | | | area of travel. In addition, visit the Road Trip |
| early is a must if you want to secure a spot at | | | | America website for help to calculate fuel costs. |
| your favorite campground. | | | | Meanwhile, check on-line for each states |
| Make reservations now for a weekend bonding | | | | Department of Natural Resource website for |
| with the family. Holiday weekends are a busy | | | | typical camping charges, which will include a break |
| time and planning ahead to secure a camping | | | | down on fees for camping, water, and sewer, |
| spot, organizing camping gear, checking weather | | | | electricity or shower facility. |
| conditions, creating a budget and deciding where | | | | Check Weather |
| to go are extremely important for a successful | | | | Next, use the weather website to help you plan |
| trip. Here are five tips to help you plan for a | | | | for the conditions that you may encounter for |
| memorable weekend. | | | | the weekend. By knowing the weather conditions |
| Campground Reservations | | | | will enable you to select the correct clothing to |
| First, secure a campground site now, as this will | | | | bring. Not being prepared can make your trip |
| be a busy weekend. A good place to check for | | | | miserable. They usually give you a ten-day |
| reservations is using the Reserve America | | | | forecast outlook, which allows plenty of time to |
| website. They have campground directories, | | | | be prepared. |
| campground maps, and finding a campground by | | | | Destination |
| state. Plug in the information and amenities you | | | | Choosing a destination together as a family can |
| would like and the campground selected will give | | | | be fun. By planning together gives your kids |
| you the availability. | | | | ownership in the trip as well as understanding the |
| Check and Organize Camping Equipment | | | | process of organizing, packing, and budgeting. |
| Next, check your tent for weatherproofing, | | | | Furthermore, selecting a campground that has a |
| camping stove for operation and fuel | | | | variety of activities will keep everyone happy. |
| replacement, organizing the camp kitchen and any | | | | Although, it may be an extended weekend for |
| other equipment that is important to your family's | | | | family fun do not forget to remember the true |
| needs. Hence, giving you the time to fix, order | | | | meaning of this holiday. Why not make it an |
| parts, or replace camping gear that you may | | | | educational experience and incorporate some |
| require. | | | | Memorial traditions for the entire family. Here are |
| Create a Budget | | | | some examples to think about like camping near a |
| Furthermore, depending on where you decide to | | | | veterans museum, take in a community parade, |
| camp will verify your budget for gas, food ideas, | | | | place flowers on relatives or soldiers grave and do |
| camp fees, or any other expenses that may | | | | not forget to observe a moment of silence at 3 |
| occur. Check out America Auto Association | | | | p.m. for "National Moment of Remembrance." |
| website for Trip Tik planner for maps, directions, | | | | All in all, planning a head with the above-mentioned |
| places of interests and average gas prices. Of | | | | tips will secure a memorable weekend and maybe |
| course, a big part of the budget will be getting | | | | even generate a new family tradition. |