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Camper Journal Offers Glimpse into Family’s Past, Future and Growth

July 15, 2020 by Guest Contributor 1 Comment

camper reading a book in a tent

I am going through a long and sentimental (bordering on mawkish) ending of sorts that involves a 20-year-old Coleman pop-up camper. My wife and I bought it new just after we were married, well before we had the twins, well before I ever dreamed that was on the horizon. It’s old and worn now, ravaged by time and memory, many miles and many backyard sleepovers. I am trying to figure what to do with it as it’s barely roadworthy. We were so delightfully young and naive when we were purchasing it. We spent weeks looking at floor plans, considering size and amenities, finally deciding on a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: growing up, memories, relationships Tagged With: Bill Peebles, camping, life lessons, sons

Camping is Dirty Work, So Clean Up Your Act: Start with Your Gear

June 18, 2018 by Niel Vuolo Leave a Comment

camping campgrounds tents clorox

DISCLOSURE: This post is sponsored by Clorox®. The great outdoors. Crystal clear lakes, night skies filled with shimmering stars, the crackling of a roaring fire and a slight mildew smell coming from your tent. Wait, something seems out of place. If you are like me, you are gearing up for a summer of outdoor adventures like camping. However, your actual camping gear may not be so ready having spent the off-season growing funky in your basement or closet. And nothing, other than pouring rain, can take the fun out of camping like gross gear. Like most years, my family will be heading … [Read more...]

Filed Under: play, travel Tagged With: camping, Clorox, sponsored event / post

Camping a Great Outdoor Family Activity to Make for a Fall Fun

September 21, 2017 by Pete Gilbert 2 Comments

autumn camping tent

As the heat of summer burns off, the nights creep ever so longer, and the air turns crisp and cool, my family returns to our favorite fall tradition -- a weekend camping trip. Even with small kids, camping doesn’t need to feel like an impossibly miserable weekend sleeping on the cold, hard ground. With a little preparation, camping can become a fall favorite for your family too. Camping starts with a tent First, make sure you have the right kind of gear. Of course, you’ll want a tent. If you don’t own a tent, borrow one. Just make sure you practice setting it up in your own yard (and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: play Tagged With: camping

What Camping Teaches About Gender Roles

August 24, 2016 by Vincent O'Keefe 2 Comments

What camping teaches about gender roles

When I asked my 12-year-old daughter what she learned at her week-long sleep-away camp last summer, she replied: “Dad, some people pee in lakes.” I loved her nonchalant delivery of such an intriguing detail. I also loved the gender-neutrality of her use of “some people,” which created a bubble of mystery I chose not to burst. As a veteran stay-at-home father, one of my favorite aspects of camping is precisely its gender-neutrality, or at least gender role flexibility. As my extended family plans for another camping experience, I look forward to my daughters, nieces and nephews once again … [Read more...]

Filed Under: gender / sexuality Tagged With: camping, daughters, gender roles

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