Camping along California’s popular Big Sur region is about to get a bit pricier when officials implement a two year ban of the only free camping spot.
04.03.2024 - 08:03 / traveldailynews.com / Stavros Andriopoulos
It’s essential to consider the age of the group you’re camping with, as the spookier activities are better suited for adults.
As exciting as sleeping under the stars and foraging for firewood can be, you can’t embark on a camping trip without any activities. Usually, slipping a deck of cards into your backpack would do, but if you’re looking for something a little more exciting, we have a few suggestions.
Daytime activities
Scavenger hunts
Scavenger hunts are a classic camping activity. You can make this as complex or simple as you want to! One of our favourite types of scavenger hunts are picture ones. Let me explain:
All you need:
How to prepare:
You’ll need to research the camping spot before leaving to make a list of all the items you need to find.
For example, If you’re camping close to water, you can add frogs or waterfalls to your list.
You can even look up what bird species or plants are common in the area.
Once you’ve created a list, everyone planning to participate must ensure their phones or digital cameras are fully charged.
What to do:
Evening entertainment
When the sky turns shades of pink and orange to mark the end of a beautiful day in nature, before darkness surrounds you, it’s time to settle down and share a few thrilling tales around the campfire.
Creepy campfire stories and s’mores
For this one, you don’t need to pack anything but rather do some research and prepare spooky stories.
Of course, you’ll need a campfire and eager ears for this to be a success. As the sun sets, ensure you’ve gathered enough wood and be prepared to share some spine-chilling tales.
What to pack:
How to prepare:
Luckily, the internet is a gold mine for creepy stories that will haunt everyone’s thoughts for the rest of your camping trip. I wouldn’t advise choosing anything too scary if small children are around; you wouldn’t want to traumatise them.
What to do:
Nighttime thrills
Once the sun has set and everyone has gone pitch-black, it’s the perfect opportunity to do some star-gazing or say hello to the ghosts of the woods.
An Ouji board experience:
If you’re brave enough to chat with spirits in a dark forest, pack your Ouji board.
Don’t you have an Ouija board of your own? Different kinds of Ouija boards are available on the Spirit Shack website. Take a look and order one in advance to join you on your creepy camping adventure!
Be warned, this campfire activity isn’t for the weak. It’s crucial to remain calm and collected the entire time.
What to pack:
How to prepare:
Research the area; learning more about its history will give you an idea of what kind of spirits might lurk in the shadows. This will give you a clear idea of what to expect and if it’s an excellent spot to attempt communicating.
Camping along California’s popular Big Sur region is about to get a bit pricier when officials implement a two year ban of the only free camping spot.
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