Camping ideas for married couple

Question

I am going camping for the first time ever with my husband at Taconic State Park in NY( we are both 25). We are clueless about camping. what kind of activities we could do (games etc..)? what are the basic things we need to bring?

Has anyone been to Taconic State park in NY? I heard it is crowded.

Do you guys know of any State Parks in NY more couple oriented than family oriented?

thank you for your help

Answer 1

take what you can and learn from your mistakes.it can be fun.remember a frizzbee and a spare tent seein as carrying a dog house isnt plausible

Answer 2

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Camping Checklist (compliments of camping.about.com)

Shelter and Bedding (essentials)

__ tent

__ tarp

__ sleeping bag

__ sleeping pad

__ headrest

Cooking and Dining (essentials)

__ water

__ food

__ cooler

__ camp stove

__ mess kit

__ can opener

__ charcoal

Clothes

__ t-shirts

__ shorts

__ jeans/pants

__ socks

__ shoes/boots

__ camp shoes

__ hat/cap

__ sweater

__ rain poncho

__ underwear

__ swim suit

__ laundry bag

__ _____________

__ _____________

__ _____________

__ _____________

Personal Hygiene

__ tooth brush

__ tooth paste

__ wash rag(s)

__ towel(s)

__ soap

__ comb/brush

__ nail clippers

__ razor

__ toilet paper

__ _____________

__ _____________ Shelter and Bedding (optionals)

__ book

__ cot

__ comforter

__ throw rug

__ pillow

Cooking and Dining (optionals)

__ charcoal chimney

__ smoker

__ Dutch oven

__ hot dog sticks

__ pie irons

__ chairs

__ folding table

__ table cloth

__ butane lighter

__ screen room

Cleaning Items

__ broom

__ dust pan

__ whisk broom

__ lawn rake

__ dish pan

__ detergent

__ dish rags

__ ppt scrubber

First Aid Kit

__ personal medication

__ bandages

__ aspirin, Tylenol

__ medical tape

__ sterile gauze

__ elastic wrap

__ antiseptic wipes

__ antibiotic cream

__ burn ointment

__ sunburn lotion

__ hydrogen peroxide

__ scissors

__ tweezers

__ eye wash

__ sanitary napkins

__ snake bite kit Chuck Box

__ salt and pepper

__ herbs and spices

__ cooking oil

__ pot holders

__ paper towels

__ napkins

__ plastic trash bags

__ tongs and spatula

__ aluminum foil

__ measuring cups

__ plastic silverware

__ paper plates/bowls

__ plastic cups

__ zip lock bags

__ knives

__ cutting board

__ cork s***w

Miscellaneous Items

__ binoculars

__ bird guide

__ bug spray

__ bungi cords

__ camera

__ candles

__ cards, games

__ cell phone

__ clothes pins

__ compass

__ duct tape

__ fishing gear

__ flashlight

__ frisbee

__ GPS

__ kites

__ knife

__ lantern

__ matches

__ pen and paper

__ rope

__ shower bag

__ sun block

__ tools

__ water filters

__ whistle

Answer 3

I don't know anything about parks in NY .. but maybe this list will help you with camping items.   Basically - you will need everything camping - that you need at home.

Campsite

Tent

Spare tent stakes

Sleeping bags

Sleeping mats

Tarp

Camp chair

Lounge chairs

Folding table

Lantern

Tarp

Day/f***y pack

Shovel

Axe

Saw

Pocket knife

Hammer or mallet

Whisk broom

Flashlight

Rope & clothespins

Fishing rod & tackle

Other sporting gear

Camera & film

Butane gas lighter

Safety supplies

First aid kit

Insect repellent

Hat

Sunglasses

Sunscreen

Lip balm

Canteen

Duct tape

Map

Compass

Binoculars

Blanket

Signal whistle

Camp bath

Toothbrush

Towels & washcloths

Soap

Toilet paper

Washbasin

Mirror

Camp Kitchen

Propane stove & fuel

Waterproof matches

Dishpan/detergent

Coffee pot

Cook set mess kits

Pot scrubbers

Garbage bags

Paper towels/napkins

Water container

Cooler & insulated jug

Can/bottle opener

Aluminum foil

Cooking utensils

Pot holders

Knives, forks, spoons

Salt & pepper shakers

Grill top/Rack

Charcoal

Fire starter

Waterproof storage containers & plastic bags

Plastic mugs

Food

First Aid ,, insect spray .. communication devices

Magazines, radio, batteries, DVD player, DVD, camera

Answer 4

I live in westchester County in new york and Clarence Fahnestock State Park is a really nice place to go camping. they have a big lake and alot of easy hiking trails. i live only 10 minutes from there and it is a really like place. People are nice and some hiking spots are very scenic. Hope u have a good camping trip. Have fun.

Answer 5

You failed to mention why you're bothering to go, since you've never been, even as a child, and don't know what could possibly interest you? Is someone forcing you to go, or did you agree out of some obligation, or are you just trying to do everything once? All of those reasons sound like a recipe for disaster.

Camping isn't really conducive to romance, not only because you'll often wind up filthy by evening, but because the tent walls are very thin and the night is very quiet. I manage to avoid people and camp alone with my family, nearly every time, by going backpacking into the wilderness, by choosing spots that aren't as popular and mainly going on weekdays.

The most basic things you need for camping are some sort of shelter, usually a tent, something to keep you warm, usually sleeping bags but sometimes blankets and huddling near a fire, food and water, though water will probably be available in most pay campgrounds.