I have such fond memories of going camping with my family growing up...campfires, hiking, and smores of course! It is still an activity that I try to sneak in on a weekend here and there, and one that can likely be done into the Fall season, with as warm as it's been. So far I've only been to Turkey Run, Mounds State Park, Brown County, and Clifty Falls...so I have a lot yet to explore!
If you're looking for a good location to take your family or friends camping, check out the
Indiana State Parks site, where you can search depending on what type of camping you're interested in. Tent? RV? Cabin? And you can limit it to locations near Brownsburg or whichever city you are wanting to camp near. You can also find camping and state park info at the
Indiana Department of Natural Resources site, such as park entrance
fees, and even
camping etiquette!
But before you pack up that tent, you'll want to check out some books from our collection! Find out what gear and tools you'll need to handle various situations, as well as ideas for games, outdoor activities, and campfire recipes! Call us at (317) 852-3167 option 2 if you have any questions, or e-mail us at askus@brownsburg.lib.in.us. What are your favorite Indiana camping spots?
Plan your family camping adventure! Whether you're a first-time
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brood--and all the requisite gear--into the great outdoors, here you'll
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adventure with your family. Humorous and irreverent, yet always
authoritative, this guide to camping with kids, from babies through
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activities, and art projects. Helen Olsson, a seasoned camper and mother
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The Happy Camper is a comprehensive, heavily illustrated,
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From "Commissioner's French Toast" to "Chicken Dutchiladas," The
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There is a movement upon us and it's full of parents who refuse to let
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