Campfire quest: Roughing it in state parks can foster family togetherness
Thu, July 2nd, 2009Even as parents across the region are trimming their budgets, a family vacation might still be within reach thanks to the camping opportunities that many state parks offer.
For the expert to the beginner, camping can be the perfect family vacation, and despite steadily increasing gas prices, it’s worth hopping into the car and exploring New York or enjoying one of the many state parks right here in the Capital District.
Camping has changed since the days of piling into the station wagon and hauling your gear to the first desirable spot on the map, only to be turned away by rangers who say the campground is full.
These days, much of the planning can be done...
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