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Tent Camping with Kids

There are so many things that children experience in their young lives. Everything is new and exciting; every experience an adventure. Camping with the family when children are young sets them up to explore and learn and appreciate. Just imagine, the tall grass, the rocks to be climbed, the wildflowers to be smelled, the insects and animals to be chased..The list goes on and on! With fun camping experiences, you can set your children up to have a love for outdoor activities that lasts their lifetime.

When planning a camping trip with children, the planning is the most important part. There is research to be done, websites to click, phone calls to make and camping products to purchase. To make your job a little easier, you could start with a checklist that includes the camping products you need to buy or pack. If you have no idea where to start, you can find camping checklists online that will show you exactly what you need. Some specific camping products are necessary, such as your tent and your camping chairs..and insect repellent. Some camping gear comes from home, such as clothing, food and entertainment.

Including children in the planning process builds their excitement for the trip. Show them pictures of the campground where you will be staying. Take them shopping for gear and get them involved in choosing the right clothing to take.

When camping as a family, the tent that you choose to sleep in is important. You need to have plenty of room for everyone to sleep comfortably. A dome tent makes a great choice for family camping for many reasons. The first benefit is that a dome tent sets up very quickly. Many dome tents can be set up in about five minutes. When you have antsy children who want to get to business, you want to set up camp quickly. A dome tent is ideal for all types of weather because the design does not hold water and it works to hold in heat. Because there are no corners in a dome tent, it can resist wind – it won’t go tumbling across the campground if the wind blows.

If your children have never been camping before, it could be great fun (and a good test) to hold a family camping night in your backyard. Sleeping in a tent is a new experience that may be a tad bit scary for young children – even with their sense of adventure. A test run shows them all the fun that can occur inside a family tent. They can see what it’s like to cook outdoors and sleep with the sounds of nature surrounding them. With mom and dad close by, kids will surely feel the most comfortable and should take to the whole camping experience with little ado.

One of the things you will want to do is create memories. Just as you do at home, take pictures of your camping adventures. Many parents also take journals along on their camping trips so they can write down their experiences with the family. When you do this, you can recall events more vividly, even years later.

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Camping with your Dog

Camping is great any time of year. Each summer, thousands of people pack up their camping gear and head out to their favorite campground for a quick and simple getaway. Because our dogs are such a large part of the family, it makes sense that you may decide you would like to take your family Fido along on your next camping trip.

When you take your dog camping, there isn’t a need for specific camping gear just for this four-legged friend. Some people do like to give their dog a special cot or sleeping area within the family tent. But for your dog to be truly comfortable, all they need is to be near the family. This is one reason why some people like to purchase a larger family tent; to allow space for their dog. Another reason to allow your dog into your family tent is protection. A barking dog is a great deterrent for other animals to stay away.

The first step in camping with your dog is to make sure the campsites you choose to visit are pet friendly. For instance, in a U. S. National Park, dogs are not allowed outside of vehicles. This means no camping with your pet in a National Park. However, you can usually find a National Forest and/or state park near any National Park. These parks typically do allow camping with pets. It is necessary to check, either online or by phone, before you go in order to avoid frustrations.

It is always a good idea to plan a pre-trip vet visit, especially if you will be camping for a few weeks. Dogs should be up on their shots and be able to handle any rigors of camping that they may go through. You don’t want to set out on a 3-hour hike if your pooch will poop out! In addition to receiving a checkup, you should also find a vet located near your campground just in case of an emergency.

Dogs need to maintain a routine both at home and on vacation. For your dog to do well away from home, bring some of his favorite toys as well as his regular food and water. Your dogs regular bowls should also make the trip. Although your dog will enjoy the new sights and sounds of camping, there is still a need for the familiar in order to lessen any stress due to being away from home. You can alleviate that stress by bringing a little bit of home with you.

Dogs can get lost; it’s just a part of being a dog. In order to keep your family friend as safe as possible, it is important to keep them on a leash while away from home. Some people will also make up temporary dog tags with the dogs name and contact information based on your camping whereabouts. If your cell phone does not have service, then list the phone number of the campground along with your name and campsite number if you have it.

Fleas and ticks are no fun for your dog or for your home. Make sure that Fido has been adequately treated for fleas and ticks so he doesn’t bring any unwanted guests home with him!