Well, we actually got out of the backyard and went real camping for the first time! We went with our son's Boy Scout Den. We had a blast!
They were primitive sites, and we actually had to park our car down a ways after we unloaded. We had raccoons several feet from the tent, and coyotes just a few 'blocks' away. We cooked over the open fire and with our new propane stove.
I'm sure we have lots more to learn. But I felt somewhat prepared, thanks to this site!!!
Now that we know we can actually do it, we're open to more! Tell us when and where!

~Zan