Pro tips you need from the start
Many Americans are looking to get outdoors this summer, with one-third of travelers interested in taking their first camping trip, according to Kampgrounds of America (KOA). Of course, we can see why camping is popular this pandemic summer: With trees as your neighbors and the wide, open spaces of the great outdoors to explore, it’s perfect for a socially distanced vacation. Still, no matter where you go, the CDC wants you to follow these rules before traveling again.
“It’s a ‘biological truism’ that outdoor environments are safer than those indoors,” says Dan Yates, founder and managing director of the camping-reservations site Pitchup. And the outdoors industry is going even further to meet requirements to keep people safe, he notes. For example, some campgrounds are adding precautions like contactless check-in and only allowing socially distanced sports, such as solo tennis. Many have also relaxed their cancellation policies to allow free changes. With capacity being reduced amid a surge in interest in camping, book ahead if you can.
With this in mind, we’ve rounded up tips from industry experts for first-time campers on which all-too-common mistakes they need to avoid, so the only thing you’ll have to worry about when you hit the campground is whether you have enough marshmallows for s’mores!
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Melissa Klurman