We all like a family camping in the summer. We plan to hit our favorite camping destination where you can fish, swim and sit around a campfire at night. Summer is the premiere vacation time for camping. Or so people think.

More and more couples are taking trips to the countryside in the autumn months to take advantage of lower cost camping, smaller crowds and cooler weather. Many campsites lower their rates after Labor Day, knocking camping less expensive than summer camping, especially nice savings over the current economic times. Since school has started, there are fewer children and teenagers camping in the fall, making them a little more quiet campsite for young couples and old to have a relaxing atmosphere, and perhaps romantic trip. The nights are often more cold as well, offering the perfect opportunity to curl up under a warm blanket with a friend or loved one. In addition, the stage during the autumn can not be beat. The greens of summer turn into vibrant reds, oranges and yellows.

Fall Camping requires two additional elements of planning, not necessarily into account in preparing a trip to summer camp.

1. Pack heavier clothing and bedding: The days can be hot and sunny, but temperatures overnight can drop quickly and dramatically. Pack for the unexpected. If you think a sweater should be sufficient for your trip, you probably should bring two.

2. Check the weather where Camp: Preparing for possible changes in climate. The weather in autumn is more volatile than the summer. Pack of rain or snow gear if the forecast is blue skies.

Other supplies not have to change much of its traditional summer camping trip. Your packages camping should still include a large amount of food in airtight containers, a complete first aid kit and essential supplies for camping, as matches, flashlights, lamps, plastic tarps, ropes, and wood. T

Fall Camping Destinations

I'm partial to the northwest outdoor camping and hiking. There are a number of campsites in Oregon and Washington open year round, ideal for camping autumn.

1. Castle Rock Campground: Located in Three Rivers, Camp Castle Rock in the Siuslaw National Forest offers fishing and camping and is open all year.

2. Lake Detroit: Located in the heart of the Cascades of Oregon, Detroit Lake offers a number of campsites in the year, as well as hiking, fishing, boating, and fun activities outdoors.

3. Washington Coast: For exceptional coastal camping, visit Cape Disappointment, Pacific Beach, or ports with two beds, all year.

4. Cape Blanco State Park: This park is located on the Oregon coast offers miles of the coast of hiking, lighthouse tours, and extra large protected camps, private.

For more information on camping all year in your area, or go to target = "_blank"> www.oregonstateparks.org or www.parks.wa.gov/.

Camping Fall is an easy way enjoy a period of three days of weekend outdoors. Just take some added precautions when planning your camping trip carrying provisions extras and know the area to stay in these simple steps will make any camping holiday, whether in the northwest, beyond a pleasant trip.

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