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Backyard Campouts: The Perfect Nighttime Activity

Each year, millions of Americans head out to their local campgrounds. Camping in the great outdoors is any camper's dream; however, not everyone is able to camp at a campground or state park. If you find it difficult or impossible to go camping, you may want to consider backyard camping. You may very well find that it is the perfect backyard activity, especially in the evening.

Although camping in your backyard may not seem glamorous, it can be a fun and exciting adventure. In fact, it is an adventure that thousands of families enjoy each year. Backyard camping is popular for a wide variety of different reasons. One of those reasons includes the ease of camping. If you are an avid camper, it is likely that you may know alto well how hard to can be to make it to your campsite. Not only do you have to worry about getting yourself to the campsite, but all of your supplies as well. And, imagine if you forgot anything! In most cases, backyard camping cuts down on the hassle of most camping trips.

Backyard camping is also popular because it allows campers to camp is a safe area. Unfortunately most campers, while camping on public grounds, are unfamiliar with their surroundings. Not only may they be unfamiliar with the land, but they may also be unfamiliar with other campers. Unfortunately, in today's society it is just too much of a risk for some individuals. If physical safety is a concern of yours, that concern can almost completely be eliminated with backyard camping. Not only will you know the area, but you also know who or what should be in your neighborhood.

As previously mentioned, backyard campouts are popular among those with children, especially young children. When it comes to camping, there are many children who are not at the right age to go. Whether it is due to unfamiliar territory, uncomfortable sleeping spaces, or being away from what they know, there are many children that are unable to handle a camping trip. However, as a parent, that doesn't mean that you shouldn't be able to enjoy camping. With backyard camping, everything should workout for everybody. Not only will be camping in the outdoors, but you will also be near your home, in case you need anything for your children.

While backyard campouts are ideal for those with small children, campouts are also fun for everyone else. Many individuals, including adults without children, enjoy backyard camping because it is convenient, safe, and free. Most public campgrounds, in the United States, charge a fee for campers. While this fee will vary from location to location, it can get quite expensive. That is why backyard camping is so popular in the United States.

If you are interested in having a backyard campout, you will have to decide which supplies you will need. Depending on your preference, you may be able to sleep in a tent or underneath the stars. In addition to sleeping equipment, you may want to think about backyard toys, food, drinks, and snacks.

By preparing for your backyard campout, you should have everything that you need. Proper planning will also prevent you from having to go inside your home. Avoiding your home as much as possible, even though you are in the backyard, is a great way to make the most out of your backyard camping adventure.

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My kids love to camp outside in the back, and sometimes front, yard. They find it a relaxing way to "get away" for a time being.

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My backyard is the Alaskan wilds. We are just about a mile through the woods to where them "city folk" come to get away from it all. We have a fire pit and the a couple acres to kick back on and enjoy our awesome views and wildlife. We have often just pitched a couple tents for out of town guests. We even have a "guest cabin" for those that aren't quite into roughing it. So I would say our place is the ultimate in backyard camping.

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I've heard some families doing this but to me it does not make much sense. If you really want to experience the outdoors you have to get away, real far away otherwise there is all kinds of interruptions and temptations.

Edited: Krusten on 25th Jul, 2008 - 11:34pm

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That is the whole idea of back yard camping Krusten. You camp in your back yard to save the money it would cost to go far away to get away from it all. You just have to resist the temptation of going back into the house to get your cell phone or other items.

I would love to camp in Alaska. Enjoy the wilds and hang out with polarbears.

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Our yard isn't big enough for this, I could still hear the voice of my mother shouting my name from the back porch to come get something or go do something so I agree with Krusten about getting far away.