We've been chomping at the bit to get the kiddos camping for the summer.
We decided to go Laurel Hill State Park and stay a little more local for this camping trip so we could make it back home if needed. And as it turned out, we did just stay for one night with bad storms and a challenging two year old. Hunter is still in the crib at home, but left unrestrained inside the large family tent and he was the equivalent of a highly energized electron. Next time we're setting the hammock up for bed time. No child can resit the fire side hammock.
When it comes to spending quality times with kids, I don't know of a better way than camping. There are no distractions and the memories are life long. Nothing fuels their curiosity more than nature. Everything from bugs, to 'precious' rocks, sticks, stars, animals, etc.