Are you tired of spending a small fortune for your annual family vacation? Don’t despair, there is another way that will not only allow you to save money, but also enjoy the great outdoors. That is camping. If you’ve not done it before, you’ll want to research the basics first so that you know what kind of equipment you’ll need, and where to buy it inexpensively. Next, take a poll of your family members to decide where you’d like to go. Is it the beach, the mountains, the desert, the forest? You can find camp sites almost anywhere.

If you think your old bones won’t be happy sleeping on the ground under the stars, you can elect a form of camping that offers more in the way of creature comforts. For instance, one possibility would be to rent an RV (short for Recreational Vehicle. RV’s today have quite an astonishing selection of amenities. Perhaps one of the biggest advantages is the fact that no one will have to set up a tent! Water and electrical hook ups are common and the less work you have to do the more you can enjoy yourself.

After all, you are on vacation! Another benefit that RV camping offers is the fact that you won’t need to rely on fireplaces or Coleman stoves for your dinner. Instead, you’ve got a microwave and a cook top right at your finger tips. In many of the larger campgrounds, you’ll find swimming pools and lakes as well as recreational facilities such as playgrounds, volley ball and tennis courts, canoeing and hiking trails. Take the time to plan your trip in advance so that you can benefit from area attractions in and around national parks and forests. The web site Recreation.Gov offers a comprehensive list of all available sites.