For the past month or so, my family has been doing a lot of camping on the weekends. My two-year old loves to run around in the woods looking for the big trees that fell down. This time of year is perfect weather around Atlanta as the days are warm and nights cool, perfect camping weather. We have gone four of the five past weekends and I have really enjoyed being outside without all the distractions that arise when we are home. I have also learned quite a few lessons about being a savvy camper.
1. You don’t need nearly as much stuff as you think you do. The first two times I packed as though I needed to be prepared for any adverse situation possible which was silly. We have been going camping for one night at a time
2. Plan meals that are easy to make. Everything tastes better anyway when camping so keep it simple. Steak is easy and taste so good when cooked on a campfire
3. Do not bring too much wine or other adult beverages. There is not much to do after dark so you will end up drinking it and regret it in the morning
4. Do your homework on where to go. The lesser known and harder to find spots are much more scenic and secluded than those on the beaten path.
Some pictures from our recent excursions.
Where have you been camping since Standing Indian?
We have been to a few great places. Lake Conasauga which is up near Chatsworth, GA. Great spot on a small lake at the top of a mountain. Fairly treacherous road to get up there though. No RVs as a result though which was nice. Then we headed south because it was supposed to be cold. We went to a campground on Lake Sinclair which I really liked a lot, partly because it was quite empty and thus private. Last weekend was Tallulah River which was a nice river but a little more crowded camping. there was a super hiking trail though with a really nice camping spot that you have to hike to. Maybe next year on that one when the kiddos are a little bigger.