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18 Tips for Camping With Kids

August 22, 2018May 26, 2022 by anders458, posted in camping, hiking, kids activities, nature centers, Uncategorized, Wisconsin

BY ANDREW MORKES, FOUNDER & AUTHOR OF NATURE IN CHICAGOLAND I’ve camped since I was about age 10. I’ve pitched a tent everywhere from Chaco Culture National Historical Park in New Mexico, to Sleeping Bear Dunes and Pictured Rocks National Lakeshores in Michigan. I’ve camped alone and with friends, but camping with children is a … Continue reading 18 Tips for Camping With Kids

Welcome to my blog. Nature in Chicagoland covers the joy of nature—whether it's in a forest preserve or state or national park or just in a local park or your own backyard. It also covers meteorology; geology; astronomy; environmental restoration, protection, and sustainability; local history; and nearby colleges and universities that offer environmental-related majors. In my definition, "Chicagoland" consists of Chicago, its suburbs, and any natural destination that's within a day's drive of our great city. Thanks for reading.