Category: Family Vacation

What Children Can Learn from Camping

Two children sit on luggage in the open trunk of a car, holding hands and looking at each other.

Camping has been a favorite family pastime for centuries. Long sunny days spent together in nature and quiet nights around the campfire under starry skies are the perfect backdrops for making memories children and parents will cherish for a lifetime. Funny stories and loving memories aren’t the only things your kids can gain from a… Read more »

Why You Should Plan a Family Vacation for the Off-Season

A family of four dressed in autumn clothes stands outdoors, with the father pointing at something in the distance.

When you start thinking about heading out on a trip for some family bonding, you probably picture yourselves vacationing in the summer sun by the water. Warm weather, sandy beaches, ice cream shops, and other fun warm weather activities do, admittedly, make summer the pique season for travel. There are, however, just as many (or… Read more »

How to Plan a Family Fishing Trip This Summer

Four people in outdoor clothing stand on rocky shore, fishing with a rod by a lake, with trees in the background.

Sometimes it’s hard to set aside time to spend together as a family. Kids are busy with school, sports, and clubs, and parents are busy with work, taking care of the house, and driving the kids to their activities. Life moves fast, so it’s important to put in the time and effort to bond as… Read more »

Three Reasons to Go Camping in the Fall

An adult and child roast marshmallows over a campfire outdoors, both smiling and wearing warm clothing.

With the hot days of summer almost behind us, camping takes on a new life. If you’re an outdoors enthusiast, camping is a must do in the fall with the chilly mornings, perfect weather for outdoor activities and warm comfort food. Here are three very good reasons to keep your camping gear out just a… Read more »

Fire Safety When Cooking Outdoors

Two seasoned steaks and tomatoes grilling on a small charcoal barbecue, placed on green grass.

Camping season is ramping up, and so is the need of many campers to cook outside. Cooking and grilling outdoors may be routine for some, but it can also be dangerous if proper fire safety precautions aren’t followed. According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, nearly 3,800 people are injured by grill fires annually in… Read more »

Prepare for Spring Camping

An adult and a child sit outside a blue tent, eating food and smiling at each other.

Spring is upon us which means it’s time to plan the first camping trip of the season! Whether you are a casual or a committed camper, you’ve probably heard “it is important to be prepared” at some point. Although spring brings warmer temperatures and better weather, you still need to be prepared for the outdoors…. Read more »

Camping with Young Children

Two children roast marshmallows over a campfire near a blue tent in a wooded outdoor setting.

If you’ve had kids in the last couple of years, your life has recently changed drastically. You have different responsibilities and priorities now, but one thing that doesn’t have to change is your vacation schedule. Here are some great tips for camping and vacationing with young children, especially for first-time parents. Be Prepared The first… Read more »

Cleaning Your Tent After a Mud-Filled Camping Trip

Yellow camping tent set up in a wooded area with backpacks, cookware, and camping gear outside on the grass.

We can all admit that when we return home after a successful camping trip, none of our gear smells “pine fresh.” Camping gear can get expensive, but it is important to invest in high quality products. For instance, a tent is not an item that you want to “settle for.” It’s important to shop for… Read more »

Must-Have Camping Gear for 2017

Two people sit at the entrance of a yellow tent on a hillside, looking and pointing at the landscape ahead.

If you’re planning your 2017 camping trip, there are plenty of incredible camping gadgets out there that can ensure that your trip is a success. From suspending tents to collapsible dishes, there are plenty of camping gadgets that can make the great outdoors more comfortable. Update Your Tent of Choice “The Camper” from TreePod is… Read more »

Benefits of Camping for Kids

A family of four sits around a campfire outdoors, roasting marshmallows and smiling together.

There are plenty of benefits that come with giving your children a chance to experience the great outdoors. Camping provides your kids with so much from an appreciation of the wilderness to the quality bonding time that escapes us at home. Lawrence Bay Lodge and the “camping” experience will bring your family closer together and… Read more »