Hit the Woods: Planning a Weekend Car-Camping Getaway

A weekend camping getaway’s just the antidote for workday stress. Virtually anywhere you are, there’s likely to be some sort of campground within hollering distance, whether it's in a county park or a Bureau of Land Management recreation site. A couple of days spent under the stars gives you the primal recharge you need to hit the ground running Monday. (Or maybe call in “sick” to extend your quality time in the woods. Just saying.) A little planning and preparation go a long way toward making a short-but-sweet campground respite as fun and rejuvenating as it should be. Here we’ve compiled a weekend camping checklist for frontcountry adventures—a walk-through to get you thinking about the essentials. (Keep an eye out for forthcoming posts on organizing for longer car-camping expeditions and backpacking.) Preparing For Your Trip Even a two- or three-day

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