| Many people might ask why they should buy a | | | | trails with lots of interesting rocks, animal tracks, |
| family camping tent, because there are so many | | | | and the occasional animal sighting. Some parks |
| other option for things to do with the family. | | | | offer horseback riding, rock climbing, playgrounds, |
| Some of the other option might be an aquarium, | | | | swimming, canoeing, and fishing. Some even offer |
| water park, or theme park. These are all great | | | | concerts under the stars or social gatherings. To |
| ideas and can be fun, but they aren't usually very | | | | get a list of planned events or activities, check |
| relaxing or affordable. | | | | out your state's parks and wildlife department site |
| When was the last time you visited a theme park | | | | or the National Forest Service website. |
| with your family? Chances are, you bought very | | | | For the price of one theme park trip you can |
| expensive advanced tickets online (if you were | | | | purchase all the equipment you need (which will |
| lucky). When at last the ticket window was | | | | last you years) and pay for the whole trip. You |
| reached, you probably staggered in disbelief and | | | | don't have to buy top of the line camping |
| clutched at your chest when the attendant | | | | equipment for a successful trip. The basic things |
| presented you with your total. At the end of the | | | | you will need are a family camping tent, camping |
| day, you survey the damages: countless bottles | | | | coolers, sleeping bags, camping lanterns, and |
| of water-$$$, lunch for four-$$$$, souvenirs | | | | camping mattresses. You can buy a Coleman |
| they've wanted for their whole lives-$$$$. Once | | | | camping stove, but you can also cook over a fire. |
| at home, your tired children dream of the | | | | A family camping trip should be much more |
| marvels of the day while you and your better half | | | | relaxing and easier on the pocketbook. Your |
| dream of a cheaper, yet no less entertaining, | | | | children might even learn something while |
| form of relaxation. | | | | exploring the nature trails or taking a park tour. |
| Are you ready to go camping yet? There are | | | | Next time you plan a family trip consider the |
| also many activities to entertain you while you | | | | more relaxing and enjoyable alternative of |
| are camping. Many state parks provide nature | | | | camping. |