Many many times. My husband and I loved tent camping PK (pre kids). Everything gets more complicated once the kids arrive. We did camp some after the first one came but it died off in favor of just spending our time at the lake enjoying the fun of a boat.
Camping in the Smokies and Blue Ridge is the most fun and you become part of one of the most beautiful places on Earth. I recall being trapped on top of a picnic table under which several skunks were hanging out. I thought they would never leave. We had encounters with the black bears of that area too. My memories of those days are great ones.
I loved camping with my parents as a child! I spent a lot of time at a lake cabin with a friend and her family and those times are definitely among my favorite childhood memories, too.
I hope to camp in the Smokies one day, though I'm sure I'd prefer a camper or RV at this point, especially where bears are attracted to campers! It's just the most magical place, and yes, most beautiful. I need to get back there soon.
I was a Boy Scout, and enjoy fishing, and hiking with my better half. We try to get in some camping when we can. A double sleeping bag is something you can't do otherwise without it seeming weird.
For about five years, I was about eight years old through 13 years old, our family, yearly in the summers, camped for a week at East Harbor State Park, Ohio, campground, across the way from Cedar Point Amusement Park.
Yes, this is the view we had -- across the water is the area of Cedar Point. You're right, the whole area is beautiful to me.
I very much still love amusement parks. I would do well for myself to go to one soon again; it's been a long time since I've treated myself. (Though they're all closed around my area now until spring.)
Though Cedar Point will most likely always be my favorite amusement park, I also very much enjoy Holiday World in Santa Claus Indiana, USA. And that park has my very favorite coaster - - The Voyage. Come ride with me in the front seat everyone!
This post was edited by WelbyQuentin at November 19, 2022 9:30 AM MST
Came across your reply here years alter! Woops! Yes, this coaster is AWEsome!!! :) The classic wooden coasters have always been my favorites, and this one blows me away for sure! It's non-stop thrills for the entire ride.
I haven't, unfortunately, but I did spend a cold night under the stars on a Croatian beach, because someone thought it wouldn't be necessary to make reservations...