So Much Fun, So Little Time....

Pickerel Lake - Nemadji State Forest

Right now we are snowed in and winter is still carrying on.  I am so looking forward to spring so I can get out into the woods, set up a tent and relax by a fire.  My oldest son and I have been talking about doing a winter camping trip in order to really put our sleeping bags to the test.  I don’t know if we will make it happen or not, so we will see.

We already have our first “Dad and Kids" camp trip planned for sometime in the Spring.  We chose Sibley State Park.  It looks like a nice park with some fun stuff for the kids to explore.  I told them that the campground is not up a super steep hill like last year's trip to Afton State Park. They liked the sound of that. 

One thing I want to do with my family is check out as many of Minnesota's State Parks as we can.  I hope one day I can say that I have camped in or visited every state park in Minnesota.  Minnesota has 76 state parks in all and so far we have visited 14 of them.  We have a ways to go in order to reach this goal so...shucks...we may have to go more than once a year!

Crossing Whitewater River

Other great camping opportunities are in state forest campgrounds. There are quite a few campgrounds offered in Minnesota State Forests and most are out of the way and primitive/remote.  These campsites are harder to find because they are mostly considered rustic and/or primitive sites, but if you feel adventurous they are a great place to go.  

So, all I can say is keep camping and get outside into nature where you will find the coolest and most beautiful sights.  I can guarantee you won't find those experiences on a LCD screen. Taking your family camping is still one of the best ways to connect with your kids.  There is no app that can replace good old fashioned family fun time!