| Family vacation... These two words can | | | | you save gas money that can be spent on |
| bring up many images: fun, family | | | | other things, like a nice dinner or |
| memories and photos, seeing unique and | | | | souvenirs. |
| historical places that you'll remember | | | | Camping is another wonderful family |
| forever, and of course, the car trips | | | | vacation. Even if you're not the |
| filled with "Are we there yet?" from the | | | | "outdoorsy" type, camping can be quite |
| back seat before you even leave the | | | | enjoyable. If you're not sure you want |
| driveway, which make you wonder if you | | | | to invest in all the equipment before |
| should even go. | | | | you find out if you enjoy camping, see |
| Too often, people think they have to | | | | if a friend has camping gear you can |
| spend a lot of money to have a | | | | borrow. Many camp grounds offer cabin |
| successful family vacation, going to | | | | rentals, that will allow you to enjoy |
| places like a major theme park or exotic | | | | the beauty of nature, but still have a |
| locations. But, most of the time, the | | | | little of the comforts of home. |
| most memorable vacations have just been | | | | Even if you can't get a week's vacation, |
| when the family has had fun together. | | | | take a day and spend it in the local |
| A vacation doesn't always mean traveling | | | | park or a beach. Take a picnic, bring |
| long distances, either. Every area has | | | | yard games. Just get out and play |
| its own unique features, whether it is | | | | together. If it's winter, find a hill |
| museums, historic landmarks or natural | | | | where you can go sled riding and get hot |
| wonders. Take the time to be a tourist | | | | chocolate after to warm up. Fall? Go |
| in your own backyard: you'll be | | | | apple picking. Spring? Tour a |
| surprised to see what you discover. | | | | horticulture center and enjoy the |
| Pretend you are new to your town, call | | | | beautiful flowers and trees. |
| the chamber of commerce and see what | | | | The most important part of the family |
| they would recommend to new visitors to | | | | vacation is the family, not the |
| town. Then see what's of interest to | | | | destination. Go ahead: have some fun! |
| your family. By staying close to home, | | | | |