Beach camping is not a trip for the pristine, the bug fearing, or the shade lover. Yet, beach camping, adventure camping at its most unique, is a memorable, must be repeated, experience for everyone who has dared to brave this vacation favorite. Most campers have an innate sense of what to pack for the basic camping trip. Tents, sleeping bags, coolers, lanterns, sturdy shoes, these are all things that fly off the shelf come June. What's so different about beach camping? A lot. While these things … [Read more...]
Best Oregon Coast Campgrounds
The Oregon Coast offers temperate climate conditions, excellent for enjoying camping all year-round. The Central Oregon Coast boasts sandy beaches, tidepools, fishing opportunities, sand dunes, old growth forests and a variety of hiking trails. Discover the top five campgrounds located along the Central Oregon Coast. Devil’s Lake State Recreation Area is located within the city limits of Lincoln City, along the Central Oregon coast. Campers enjoy the close proximity to the city attractions, … [Read more...]
Campfire Conversation Starters FREE Printable!
Who's camping in their backyard this month? I've got a fun printable (or not) for you. You can simply open this blog post up without printing too. Backyard camping is always fun for my kids. My husband does this with them at least once per year. They've already asked this spring if they can camp on the back deck. Camping Conversation Starters What accomplishment makes you most proud?Pick someone sitting around the fire and share your favorite memory of them?Start a communal … [Read more...]
Get Outside: Camping at Rosario Beach with the Kids!
This past weekend we rented a cabin on Rosario Beach. Rain was in the forecast but we had faith that we'd see a little bit of sunshine. We had so much sunshine -- it was beautiful. We literally stayed outside ALL DAY -- either on the playground at the cabins, on the beach with the rocks and drift wood, or in the tide pools looking for sea creatures. I walked, played, searched, and found many fun things at Rosario Beach with the kids. It sprinkled lightly Saturday morning and we … [Read more...]
5 Practical Tips for Camping with Kids
When you're camping with kids, there are scads of great tips to make the adventure as enjoyable as it can be. Here are a few suggestions to get you started. Practice Camping at Home If you have younger kids, it's recommended you take the time to practice camping at home. Pitch a real tent in your backyard or a make-shift version in your living room. Lay out the sleeping bags and let the slumbering begin! Allow Kids to Pack Their Own Gear Get your kids into the spirit of things, by … [Read more...]
First Time Family Camping Tips
Camping can be loads of fun if you are well prepared for that first exciting outdoor adventure as a family. Being prepared and staying organized with a list of things needed to pack as the right supplies is half the battle. Highlighted below are some recommended first time family camping tips to help you get ready to create some incredible family memories this summer! Do Your Research Visit your local library for excellent free resources to help you make your list of must have supplies. … [Read more...]
Peanut Butter and Jam Sandwich Bar (Extending Camping in the RV)
This is a sponsored post with Adams Natural Peanut Butter. All opinions are mine alone. We camped in our 5th wheel travel trailer for 10 days this month here in Western Washington. We've known about this camping trip for almost a year and I'll be the first to admit that I wasn't prepared. I didn't make my normal list of things to pack. And I ended up forgetting a lot of things -- most importantly rain coats and rain boots. The clouds, thunder, lightening and rain was a HUGE surprise and … [Read more...]
