We live in Seattle and we just came back from a weekend camping trip in Battle Ground Lake in the foothills of the Cascade Mountains. I bought my family (wife and two kids) and my brother in law who is also college buddy of mine bought his wife and three kids. I know camping with a big group could be hard but I was kind of confident because I just bought my latest tent, the Eureka! Copper Canyon 12-Person Tent. I know that this is a big and heavy tent but my buddy and I wanted to make the kids safe and comfortable. Since it was a big tent I was glad my buddy Rick was there to help me. It really takes two adults to make sure that the fly is properly set up but other than that, the rest of the setup was a breeze. When the tent was already standing, Rick and I can’t help but admire the tent. We bought in four inflatable air beds and soon the kids were inside the tent excited to be camping the real way!

I did not know how comfortable the tent was until it started raining. Although the rain dampened the kid’s spirit because they wanted at first to walk along the shoreline, they soon settled in seeing how warm and inviting the tent looked. The capacity of the tent at 180 square feet was just huge. The kids wanted to sleep in their own room so we just … Read the rest ...

There are lots of extraordinary natural attractions and national parks in Albany, Western Australia. Most of these attractions are too good to miss. Thus, it’s strongly-advised that you take some time to explore the many different sights and attractions when you choose to spend your holidays in Albany. Numerous national parks will give you enlightening and awe-inspiring experiences.

Albany’s natural attractions evidently display the beauty and power of nature. There are so many things to see and do when you visit Albany. You may need to spend a long vacation if you want to savor all the best things that the region can offer. A short holiday trip won’t do justice to the wonders of Albany’s attractions.

First off is the Torndirrup National Park. It’s where you can witness the amazing power and beauty of the sea. The park offers a view of The Natural Bridge and The Gap as well as The Blowholes. The Natural Bridge and The Gap have been sculpted by the Southern Sea itself. A safe viewing platform is provided for those who want to observe the fierce waves of the ocean while taking pleasure in the sights of extraordinary rock formations.

You should also check out the Porongorup National Park. Formed from granite rocks, moss covered from slow weathering, the range features several peaks and lush forests. From the peaks you can see the Stirling Range to the north, as well as views of the Southern Ocean.

The Stirling Range National Park is … Read the rest ...