- Full moon at high camp, Cordillera Blanca, Peru
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As suburban sprawl creeps ever outward, the allure of spending a night in the wilderness has increased exponentially. Whether it’s sleeping in the open air, a tent or a comfortable RV, camping vacations are how many families and adventurers choose to get away from it all.
There are lots of ways to “go camping.” Some are serious—survivalists plunge deep into the wild with minimal supplies—and some are relaxed forays into nature, such as amenity-laden RV parks on the fringe of forests. Many campers combine the standard hot dog and marshmallow roasting with active pursuits like hiking, biking, swimming, canoeing, hunting and fishing.
The United States is chock-full of some of the best campgrounds in the world. California has amazing sites at its many national parks and preserves. The northern reaches of the continent also are favorites for their wilderness and wildlife; try Idaho, British Columbia and Alaska to start.
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Access Nature at U.S. National Parks
Badlands National Park, Yosemite National Park, Yellowstone National Park, Grand Canyon National Park, Everglades National Park, Acadia National Park, Great Sand Dunes National Park June 9, 2008 by Samantha CleaverExplore the great outdoors with your special needs child at several accessible national parks.
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Lodging and Dining in and Around Yosemite
Yosemite National Park June 6, 2008 by Debbie K. HardinFrom camping to luxury hotels, family-friendly cafeterias to fine dining, Yosemite offers something for every taste and budget.
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Inside Yosemite: Treks, Tracks and Scat
Yosemite National Park June 3, 2008 by Sue Douglass FliessTwo comprehensive and educational guidebooks cover everything from Yosemite hikes to helping kids identify animal tracks and droppings.
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Family Camps Save Sanity and Money
Santa Barbara May 14, 2008 by Mary KraemerDon’t stress over planning your family vacation. At family camps, daily meals, activities and lodging are all included in a basic fee.
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