5 Reasons To Bring the Bikes on a Family Camping Trip

Planning a family camping trip is always an exciting adventure. You get to unplug, soak in fresh air, and create lasting memories. But have you thought about adding bikes to the packing list? If you’re looking for ways to get more out of your trip, bringing your family’s bikes might just be the perfect move. Here’s why you should bring the bikes on a family camping trip

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7 Teens/tweens, 2 Adults, 1 Island, No Ferries…our first camping experience!

I never understood it, shoot, if I’m being honest, I thought they were all crazy. What kind of a person volunteers to leave their climate-controlled home with a private bathroom, a fully stocked fridge, freezer, wifi, and all the modern-day accommodations they work so hard to provide their family and go live in the great outdoors for a week? To me that sounded like pure nonsense, borderline insanity. Vacations should require less work, not more. Why pack towels, air mattresses, sheets, pots, pans, coolers, etc.? Why not save yourself time, energy, and bug bites and just stay home? After an impromptu extended stay on an island with 7 tweens/teens, one brutal storm, dirty underwear, greasy hair, and legs you could play connect-the-bug bites on I think I finally get it. I drank the Kool-Aid. What’s even more shocking, is I miss it, there, I said it. But I’m getting ahead of myself, let me start from the beginning. 

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Family Adventure Awaits: Fun-Filled Travel Activities and Kid-Approved Dining Ideas

There’s a whole wide world out there beyond the screens all of us—yes, including us, moms—are constantly glued to. When was the last time you and your kids bonded, explored, and made memories together? If it’s hard to point out when you’re definitely going to need this! 

Adventure awaits the whole family, and below, we’ve listed fun-filled activities, from quick but luxurious getaways to thrilling week-long excursions, that will surely inspire your next unforgettable bonding experience. Read on! 

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