Family Fun: Why You Should Take Your Family Camping

If you are looking for family fun then you should take your family camping. When I was a kid my parents took me on vacations all up and down the Eastern Seaboard. We spent time on the Atlantic Ocean and numerous smaller bodies of water as well as various spots along the St. Lawrence Seaway. We visited many U.S. states and Canadian provinces. My family was not, and still is not, rich but could afford such varied and far-flung vacations because of camping. If you have not before considered camping for your next family vacation then you should consider these reasons why you should take your family camping.

The primary reason many people choose camping for their family vacations is that it is a cheap vacation. You can drastically cut down on food and lodging expenses when camping. In addition, many campgrounds come with free or inexpensive entertainment and recreation venues and opportunities.

Another important benefit of camping for your family vacation is that it allows for more time together as a family with fewer distractions. Many so-called family destinations offer entertainment targeted to parents or children so the family does not spend much time together. One of the main reasons families vacation together is to enjoy each other's company and camping makes this easier to achieve than many destination resorts.

Finally, camping creates lasting memories that children will carry with them long after they have left your home. The adventures you face, the games you play, and the experiences you share will teach you about yourself as well as your children and help build both character and memories to last a lifetime. A family camping vacation can be in a distant location or a long weekend close to home but spending time together without the many distractions offered by our modern lifestyles can only help strengthen the bonds of your family.

You should consider camping when planning your next family vacation for these three reasons: it is a cheap vacation, provides the opportunity for quality time with your family, and creates lasting memories and builds stronger family bonds.