Just got back from our first father-son camping trip and WOW

Jan 13·1 min read

Took my 9yo to Yosemite for three days. I was honestly nervous because he's not super outdoorsy but I wanted to try. We did some easy hikes, made s'mores, told dumb jokes by the campfire. Best part was when he caught his first fish (small trout, we put it back) and the pure joy on his face. On the drive home he was quiet for like an hour and then goes "Dad can we do this every year?" and I had to pull over because I got something in my eye lol. Already planning next year's trip.

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KKevinRegularJan 13

Yosemite in the off season hits different. Which time of year did you go? Spring is wild because everything is just blooming.

AAnthonyNew DadJan 14

So is he more into it now or was it a one-time thing? Either way you got him to try something new which is the real win.

RRob H.RegularJan 14

The non-outdoorsy kids sometimes surprise you the most on trips like this. Mine was the same and now he asks about camping every month. It's cool how exposure changes things.

NNeil C.RegularJan 14

This is the kind of memory he's going to remember forever. Good on you for pushing past the nervousness and just doing it. That's solid parenting.

SSteve M.New DadJan 14

Yosemite is incredible for that. Three days is the perfect length too. Not so long that they get sick of camping but long enough to actually disconnect. Nice work getting him out there.

AAdam R.New DadJan 16

Did he catch any fish? That seems to be the gateway drug to making kids actually enjoy being outside.