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American Girl Campfire Program

Bring your favorite doll for an evening of stories and snacks around the campfire. Go on a night hike, watch the stars and do a craft. Dress for the weather and a short hike. For ages 7 and up. Preregistration Required Where: Metro Beach Metropark Nature Center in Harrison Township When: Friday, October 14 at 7 pm [...]

Published by Kathy on October 12, 2011 3:46 pm

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Scare Up Halloween Fun at Addison Oaks & Groveland Oaks Campgrounds

If you’re looking to get an early start on Halloween fun this year and enjoy begin outdoors in the fall, consider attending one of the fun Halloween camping events at Addison Oaks & Groveland Oaks campgrounds. Groveland Oaks Campground will host “Haunted Hallows” on September 16 – 17 and September 23 – 24. Addison Oaks [...]

Published by Christina on September 12, 2011 12:44 pm

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Family Camping Fun

A Full Moon Campout is being held in Macomb County the weekend of August 13-14, 2011. You must register before August 5th! Bring along your camping gear for some outdoor fun. Planned for the evening is a community campfire, (complete with hotdogs and marshmallows), hiking, games and storytelling. It begins at 6 p.m. Saturday evening [...]

Published by Kathy on August 2, 2011 7:00 am

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Camping with Kids-New Traditions

While we were camping this weekend, we were taking a walk down the beach and we came upon this pile of painted rocks. We decided to go back to our camper and create a rock of our own to place with the others. And we decided to make it a tradition

Published by Rebecca on July 21, 2010 11:45 am

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Camping with kids-Dining Out

Camping is a “thing” my family does. And by my family, I don’t just mean me and my husband and our children. I mean, I grew up camping. My grandparents traveled the United States in a motor home and then with a fifth wheel. That was luxury. Recliners, carpet throughout the trailers, glass dishes. Yes, glass dishes. So civilized. In our camper, that doesn’t happen.

Published by Rebecca on June 24, 2010 1:55 pm

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Camping with Kids-First trip of the season under our belts

We hardly rough it. We have a 22 foot travel trailer with air conditioning and enough beds for all of us. We don’t even use sleeping bags, but instead sleep with sheets and comforters. So I won’t pretend camping is a struggle, but with two children under the age of three, there are challenges.

Published by Rebecca on June 14, 2010 8:36 pm

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Camping starts May 21 at Oakland County Parks

Addison Oaks and Groveland Oaks county parks open for camping on May 21. The campgrounds are open seven days through fall. “Camping is a great opportunity for families to share time together and to enjoy the great outdoors,” Parks Supervisor Boyd Brokenshaw said. “Memorial weekend at the campgrounds is an exciting time to camp. Campers [...]

Published by Rebecca on May 1, 2010 9:06 pm