We're doing a local campground about an hour away instead of going all crazy. Got a tent, sleeping bags, and I'm planning to make chili in a cast iron skillet over the fire. Hoping the kids don't freak out about bugs or the dark. Wife is slightly terrified but she'll come around once she sees how excited the kids are.
Starting with a local spot is the way to go. Chili in cast iron is going to be legendary, you've got this.
That's the right approach for a first camping trip. Cast iron chili is going to make you a legend in your kids' eyes.
Local campground is smart, keeps it simple. Cast iron chili under the stars sounds perfect, your kids are gonna love this.
An hour away is perfect for testing the waters. You'll figure out what works and what doesn't without being too far from home if something goes sideways. Plus the kids get the camping experience without the epic drive.
Smart move keeping it close. My first instinct was always to go big but honestly the magic happens whether you're at a local place or deep in the woods. Enjoy it.
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Local campground is the smart play for first timers. My family's first trip was a disaster because we tried too hard too fast. Keep it simple and everyone has fun. Let us know how it goes.