Camping is a perfect warm-weather activity that’s fun for the whole family. In addition to reconnecting with your loved ones, it’s also the ideal time to unplug from the daily stresses of life and recharge your batteries. Here are three reasons to consider a cabin rental or camping trip with your family this spring or summer.

3 Reasons to Go on a Family Camping Trip

1. Quality Time Outdoors

With busy schedules, work demands, and school commitments, it can often be challenging to coordinate family time, let alone to enjoy it. Camping as a family is an ideal way to spend quality time together in a place that’s removed from the daily stresses of life. Get off the grid, leave the devices at home, and enjoy some face-to-face communication and activities such as storytelling or roasting marshmallows as a family.

2. Learning Opportunities 

In addition to fun and fresh air, camping is the perfect opportunity to teach your kids invaluable outdoor skills as well. You can teach them Leave No Trace principles and effective navigation while hiking, proper fishing technique at area lakes, and how to safely build a campfire. Imparting these skills will not only be a novel experience, but it will also prepare your kids to be more independent and self-sufficient.

3. Affordable Comfort

Getting away with the whole family doesn’t have to hurt your wallet. Instead of stressing over how you’ll afford a pricey getaway, camping or family cabin rental is a cost-effective alternative. Heading to the great outdoors doesn’t necessarily entail roughing it, either – by staying in a cozy cabin or well-appointed glamping tent, you’ll enjoy the best nature has to offer while staying protected from the elements. 

If you’re looking to plan a relaxing trip with the family, look no further than North Forty Resort in Columbia, MT. Serving the Greater Flathead area, this independently owned and family-operated cabin rental and camping center is close to Glacier National Park, Flathead Lake, and Big Mountain Ski Area, making it perfect for a convenient getaway. With vacation and cabin rentals as well as glamping tents available in the summer, there’s no shortage of ways to enjoy the great outdoors as a family. To plan a visit, give them a call today at (406) 862-7740 or visit them online for more information.