Tuesday, October 30, 2018

Before You Go Porcupine Mountains Camping

By Ann Myers


You are probably planning a camping trip very soon, and that is why you are reading this article right now. In fact it is possible that you are planning to specifically make a Porcupine Mountains Camping trip, and you want it to be as successful as possible. Should this really be the case, then do please finish this article on how to make a successful one.

Prior to making any final plans and decisions, do make a checklist so that you can make planning easier. A checklist will ensure you leave no stone unturned and that you have important items and procedures done. When you are planning things that will involve the use of money and resources like time, it is always prudent to use some kind of checklist.

First of all you need to get as much information as possible on your destination. Do visit the local tourist and promotions board of the state of Michigan and get as much as you can about the Porcupine Mountains and the surrounding state park. Do take note of key camp sites and also hiking trails and study these in terms of their availability during the schedule time of your planned trip.

Make sure you are also in the best of health and are physically fit. Tis is an activity that not a joke and will take its toll on you especially if you are advancing in age. Make double sure you have clearance from your physician if you feel you may not be totally up to the task.

You should plan carefully in terms of how many days you want to spend on your endeavor, including also for additional activities which you may also want to partake in like hiking, fishing or even kayaking. Do plan prudently in terms of enough time for your activities. As a rule of thumb, a camping and hiking experience on average will take about three days.

Should this perchance be the very first time wherein you will be camping in the area, then it is highly recommended for you to get a guide for the purpose of safety. A good guide will not only keep you safe, but will also be able to make your trip more interesting in the way he or she can point out areas of interest. Choose a guide who has a great track record in safety as well as one who has plenty of experience too.

When camping in the Porkies, as the Porcupine Mountains are called, you can choose to go fully off the grid or not. There is an option for you to completely go out in nature without modern amenities, or you can also camp with electricity and flowing water. Most people will say that the former provides a much better experience than the latter.

In sum, this short article has given some possible candidates for inclusion in your consideration and preparation. It may also be a good idea to research into the other aspects of camping, like equipment and such, before you make any final plans and schedules.




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