Camping with Kids
This weekend we went camping at Stephen C Foster State Park which is the primary entrance for Okefenokee Swamp.
As prep, I took the kids hiking to Arabia Mountain last week.
My tips for camping with kids are to:
Swamp Boat Tour Pictures!
Lots and lots and lots (15K lots) gators
Definitely a bucket list to visit the swamp. I want to go to the everglades now.
There's something about swamps that are so beautifully sad. They are full of history. They seen so much pain and continue to grow and flourish - all that pain creates this nutrient rich muck.
As prep, I took the kids hiking to Arabia Mountain last week.
My tips for camping with kids are to:
- Just do it. Know that it isn't going to go as planned and accept that.
- Choose a campsite close to the bathroom. Also a great way to meet you neighbors!
- Don't stress over meltdowns/tantrums. We've all been there - and know that everyone else is there for the same reasons.
- Don't trust Pinterest meals - if it looks super easy, it probably isn't going to work out.
- Pack your clothes in order of the days (Sunday on the bottom, Saturday pjs, Saturday day, Friday pjs).
- Plan activities but don't be ruled by them! We knew we were going do a boat tour and made a note of all the times so we could catch one. Other simple activities: scavenger hunts, frisbee, building a fire, cooking (popcorn!), binoculars eye spy, playground - and simply walking around.
Swamp Boat Tour Pictures!
Lots and lots and lots (15K lots) gators
Definitely a bucket list to visit the swamp. I want to go to the everglades now.
There's something about swamps that are so beautifully sad. They are full of history. They seen so much pain and continue to grow and flourish - all that pain creates this nutrient rich muck.
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