June is here, and the sun is shining! Have you planned your summer vacation yet? Well, it’s just your luck that June is National Camping Month! So pack up your tent, sleeping bags, fishing poles and other essentials to disconnect and enjoy all that Mother Nature has to offer. Camping is not only a great way to enjoy the outdoors – it can also be an inexpensive way to see the world, with campsite rentals being far cheaper than hotels.
When I was growing up, my parents would spend all Friday afternoon loading up my dad’s pickup truck with everything we needed to spend the weekend camping. By 5 a.m., we were on the road and heading one hour south to our favorite spot.
As soon as we arrived, we all knew we had a task to complete. My brother, sister and I were in charge of gathering sticks to build the bonfire. We knew that without those, there would be no dinner. My dad would pitch the tents, and my mom would start unpacking the truck. Once the campsite was set up, it was time to enjoy ourselves. We had fun singing songs around the fire, fishing in the river and roaming around the campsite all weekend long.
Sounds fun, doesn’t it? I want to make sure you have everything you need to enjoy the best camping experience while you celebrate National Camping Month. Here’s a list of items you may need:
- Tent
- Sleeping bag
- Extra clothes
- Water
- Food
- Fire starter
- Flashlight
- Bug spray
- Sunscreen
- Skillet for cooking
Looking for ideas to cook over the fire? Well, everything tastes better over a bonfire. Trust me, there is nothing like a roasted marshmallow to end your night while you look up at the stars. Starting with breakfast all the way to dessert, you’ll be using your bonfire throughout your whole camping trip. Some things we brought were:
- Hotdogs
- Burgers
- Buns
- Marshmallows
- Graham crackers
- Eggs
- Bacon
- Bread
I hope you do get out to enjoy this whole month dedicated to enjoying nature and all of the activities that come with camping.
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