Friday, August 9, 2013

Camping, S'mores, and Tents

It's camping time! I leave a week from Sunday for a 3 night camping trip with some college friends, super excited! I haven't been camping in a long while, so this will be my first time tent camping in over a year. Being outside is always fun and one can find something to do no matter what the weather throws at us. So, I'm going to share some of my favorite camping activities, for multiple weather scenarios. Oh! We are going tent camping, so that will make it even more fun!

For a sunny day:
-hiking - you're already outside and in nature, why not go out an explore?
-take pictures - momentous for after you leave. Try taking a photo of every place you visit and using them as starters for stories of what happened on each trip!
-campfires - s'mores, good company, (and drinks for those over 21) need I say more? 
-fishing - I'm not a big fisher myself (pun not intended) but catch and release is always fun
-swimming - in a natural or man-made lake or a swimming pool, swimming is always a good choice
-picnic - campfire frosted kabobs or burgers....mmmm
-mountain biking - riding a bike over rough terrain, you can find trails of different difficulty levels or ask your campground what they'd suggest your level be for their trails
-rock climbing - not all places have this (obviously) but its a lot for fun for kids and adults of all ages, just stay safe
-collect pine cones, leaves, or any nature related object of your choice for later crafts

For a rainy day:
-splash in puddles - yes I am a 5-year-old who loves to splash in puddles, but make sure you have dry cloths to change into after
-board games/card games in the tent - if its really raining so much that you'd rather stay inside, card games are always a good bet
-talking - when was the last time you sat down and talked to your fellow camper(s), tell them about your thoughts or just about whatever comes to mind, trivia and fun facts are always a good way to go

Anyways, what are some of your favorite camping activities? Any suggestions for additional things I do while camping?

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