When my husband and I met and got to know each other, long talks on the phone, trips back and forth to the Bay Area and LA and finally weekends spent exploring amazing spots in California. Drives down the Coast, hiking and biking, trips to State Parks and at last some camping. Since I grew up on the East Coast and with parents who had a clear idea of vacation ( they find someone to stay with us, and travel to Egypt, Europe, Mexico ) that did not include camping in any way, shape or form.
My husband on the other hand, is one of those people who is equally at home ( and knows what he is doing! ) at a camp ground, deep and nature and at a fabulous hotel. Yet something else I love about him…
As we spent our time planning and taking vacations with our children, camping and a love of nature is something that is important to us..The idea of sitting around the campfire, playing outside for hours, exploring a creek. To me, the perfect idea of family time. Just have some learning to do along the way! Although a trip this year is not in the cards, next summer and in all the years to follow, we will be making memories.
An article from the New York Times, and this website, ForestCamping a guide to the state parks, will be saved so that when the time comes, we have all the information we need at our fingertips.
Enjoy…can’t wait to hear your memories, new or old.
This post brings back sweet memories and heightens my anticipation for those memories yet to come. My husband and I went camping on our honeymoon. We drove up the coast of California and stayed at some fabulous places. We had lots of adventures and made many wonderful memories.
This summer, we are finally taking our 3 kids camping. I am sad it has taken us this long, but it seems I have had a newborn or been in the early (sick) stages of pregnacy for the past few summers. Now, it's time! We are all so excited.
My favorite family vacation as a child was the one when we went camping in the Sequoias in California. Collecting sticks along the river, watching deer wander through our campsite, eating popcorn and drinking hot chocolate by firelight–bliss. Thanks for reminding me of these moments. And again, thanks for sharing. I enjoy your blog.