We always loved lying on the large slabs of stone in the sun to wash our hair in the cold, clear water. Back at the camp, my mom and dad would have a small fire crackling. At night, we d sit around the fire and learn old folk songs from my parents while we roasted marshmallows. My mom would entertain us with her unique talent of yodeling, and my dad would strum along on his old six-string. Quite a bit has changed since then.
Some campgrounds are far from primitive and are as luxurious as hotels.
And camping equipment talk about high-falutin . For me, camping is about getting away from civilization and the information overload. Fortunately, there are still a few places without internet connections and bothersome cell phones. If your goal is to get closer to nature and your family, a no-frills camping trip may be in order. Hike through the habitats of rare insect-eating plants such as the Venus flytrap.