Saturday, June 19, 2010

How To Make Sure Your Family Has A Fun And Safe Camping Trip

Camping outside
Canyonlands Needles
By Tiffany Ellis

It could be said that the pioneer days brought in the first family camping trips in America. Pioneer families did not have the option of staying in a hotel or motel because there just weren't any then. They went out into the wilds searching for a new place to live. It was an adventure that they did not necessarily want to take, but it was likely something they did enjoy at least some of the time on the way to where they were going. American families don't go camping in search of a home, but in search of adventure and fun.

Where a family chooses to set up their tents depends on what their personal preferences are. Some enjoy using a campground that have things in place that they will need like running water and bathrooms with plumbing. A lot of campgrounds have picnic tables for each set of campers and even swimming pools or a selected area of a lake where swimming is safe. Then there are families that enjoy a more rustic area where they really have to rough it a little more and there might not be other people around them at all.

For those that like a more rustic camping spot, it is necessary to bring along certain gear that will make their camping not only more enjoyable, but safer as well. A first aid kit is an absolute necessity because when you are in a wilderness area alone, the odds of an accident happening are pretty good. You want to be prepared just in case something does happen to someone in the party.

Every campsite needs at least one brightly burning lantern at night. It can be dangerous walking around in a wilderness area in the dark. Firelight or a flash light won't give you adequate illumination. Snakes and other wild things are less likely to intrude on a campsite that is well lit up and you definitely want to avoid those things. Camping chairs will keep you off of the ground and make it harder for biting bugs to get at you.

Cooking is a fun part of camping and some like to use a grill or rotisserie over the fire. It is a good idea to take along a fuel operated camping stove just in case it rains and you need to cook. Rain is always a possibility for some reason and you want to be prepared for that as well. Eating under cooked foods, especially meats, could ruin the trip for everyone if you get sick. Camping is so much fun if you are careful and take precautions to keep safe. Don't take unnecessary risks and always watch children closely in the great outdoors whether you are at a campground or not.

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