Light in the end of a tunnel

It is a summer tradition for many of us to pack up and head for a campground. Once there, you back into your designated spot, plug in your electrical power source. To each their own, but in my opinion this seems to defeat the whole purpose. 

If you want to feel true exhilaration of camping and see some of the many wonders nature has to offer, I suggest you try camping in the rough. However it is a good idea to be familiar with the area you are camping in, this will help you avoid getting lost and always let somebody know where you are going and when you are returning. 

I enjoy a route along a waterway where a canoe or kayak can be used. The camper can store extra supplies and make pretty good time. All you will need is a few essentials and you will be set for a weekend of relaxation and solitude. My suggestion would be a small pup tent, a tarp in case of rain, or on a mild summer night you can make due with only a sleeping bag. 

As a rule I always bring along my fishing pole, trout do make a great add on for a meal. You will need a frying pan and a pot to boil water. It’s easy to prepare a lot of foods brought from home over a campfire. Camping this way may not be for everyone that’s for sure! Camping in the rough entails a person take only what is needed for a two- or three-day journey. Having a camera is about the only modern piece of equipment worth bringing.  

If camping in the rough seems like an idealistic approach to enjoying nature, why not give it a try? There are no traffic jams or other motorists to be wary of, no noise. It just may be the first of many great camping trips for you.