Camping as inexpensive family vacation
Over on the Blogging Away Debt website Tricia wrote about her family’s short camping trip. The family’s original plan was to buy a tent but found it was cheaper to rent a cabin than to buy a tent (though that’s not really thinking long-term if you ask me).
Anyway, Tricia is right to recommend camping as a thrifty family vacation choice. Sure, most places you’ll pay a small fee to pitch your tent (generally less than $20 per night) and you do need equipment (which you could borrow from a friend if you’re really strapped for cash) but for the most part it’s the cheapest way to travel. Most folks would be surprised to know there are plenty of scenic and fun places to camp close to home – meaning you can save on gas as well 
If you’re looking for a great place to camp close to home, look no further than TripleBlaze.com! We have more than 2,000 campgrounds all over the US for you to choose from and you can even read reviews and view photos of campgrounds to help you find the perfect spot. With all the money you’ll save on your vacation this year you can splurge on new camping gear for next season!
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