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Have you introduced your family to the great outdoors? When it comes to bargain family vacations, camping is one of the least expensive ways to spend time together and get to see some of the most scenic sights in the world.
No matter where you live there are great local, state and national parks which offer tent and RV camping. Some of these camp sites will be on the ocean. Others can be found along lakes, streams and rivers and more will be deep in the forest, the desert or at historic sites.
Not only are these camp sites inexpensive but there are a lot of lessons to be learned by camping together. Just putting up the tent requires that everyone work together. Cooking on a camp stove and cleaning up afterwards also involve cooperation. Having to walk to a central bathroom for showers and to use the bathroom become a time to have talks and alone time with one child at a time.
Without TV, evening becomes family game time. Nothing tastes better than marshmallows cooked over an open fire while playing a lively game of Uno or Sorry. Families actually talk to each other without all the distractions.
To guarantee that this will indeed be a bargain family vacation you need to do a little research and find the parks that are close to your home that offer camping. If you really want to get away, look into the KOA -Kampgrounds of America- which has many sites throughout the United States (and Canada, where the dollar is strong).
A relatively simple bargain family getaway could be the best vacation your family has ever had. It’s all about who you spend time with!
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