Enjoy Nature Try Camping in the Rough

Every summer thousands of us pack up our RVs or the trailer and head off to the campground. When you get there you back into your site and plug into electricity. To each their own, but in my opinion this seems to defeat the whole purpose. 


If you want to feel true exhilaration of camping and see some of the many wonders nature has to offer, I suggest you try camping in the rough. It is a good idea to be familiar with the area to avoid potentially getting lost, and always let someone know your destination and expected time of return. 


I enjoy a route along a waterway where a canoe or kayak can be used. Extra supplies can be stored in the camper to make for a pretty good time. A few basic essentials is all you need for a weekend of relaxation and solitude. I suggest a small pup tent with an extra tarp in case of rain for shelter, or on a mild summer night just a sleeping bag will suffice. 


As a rule I always bring along my fishing pole, trout do make a great add on for a meal. You will need a frying pan and a pot to boil water. It's easy to prepare a lot of foods brought from home over a campfire. Camping this way may not be for everyone that's for sure! Camping in the rough entails a person take only what is needed for a two- or three-day journey. Having a camera is about the only modern piece of equipment worth bringing.  


If camping in the rough seems like an idealistic approach to enjoying nature, why not give it a try? There are no traffic jams or other motorists to be wary of, no noise. It just may be the first of many great camping trips for you.