Tuesday, October 30, 2018

Before You Go On Your Porcupine Mountains Camping Trip

By Ann Myers


You have probably landed on this article right now because you are planning an outdoor camping trip very soon and you want more information. Specifically you are in the works for a Porcupine Mountains Camping excursion and you want this endeavor to be as hitch free as possible. If this is truly the case, then do read on in this article for more information on how to do this.

Prior to making any final plans and decisions, do make a checklist so that you can make planning easier. A checklist will ensure you leave no stone unturned and that you have important items and procedures done. When you are planning things that will involve the use of money and resources like time, it is always prudent to use some kind of checklist.

The first thing that you will want to do will be to get some information on your destination choice. Get as much information about the Porcupine Mountains and surrounding areas from the local tourism board or office. Once you have the information, do peruse and study trail and camping area locations and also availability as it concerns your schedule.

You should make sure that you are up to the task in terms of your overall health condition. Camping is a strenuous activity and may be a unacceptable if one is fairly advanced in age. It may be a good idea for you to get a medical clearance and bill of good health from your doctor before going on such a trip and activity.

Do be very specific about how many days you will be spending camping and what other ancillary activities you intend to do alongside. These activities can include fishing, hiking or even kayaking. In effect, do at least set aside a fair amount of time if you want to simply enjoy all the things which you have planned. On average, campers will slot at least three days off for a good camp experience with hiking.

If by any chance that this will be the first time for you to make camp in the area, it may be a good idea to bring along a guide. The guide will not only make things much safer, but he or she can embellish your experience also by pointing out points of interest and places to see on your trip. In addition do choose a guide who has a good track record in keeping groups safe on top of the experience that they may already have.

When you do finally decide on such trip in the Porkies, a shorter name for the Porcupine Mountains, then you can choose to go off the grid or not. Going off the grid basically means that you totally camp out in nature with no Wi-Fi, no running water and no electricity. You do however also have the option of going to places with access to electricity and modern conveniences. Many however will opt for the off the grid option as they say this is more memorable.

In sum what has been covered in this article should provide you material enough to make a good checklist for your needs. There will be other factors to consider as regards camping, and you should further research into this before any final decision. One such factor you may consider more extensive research on will be the kind of equipment you need to bring and carry once you do decide on your trip.




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