---- Gregg Carlen <gregg.carlen@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
> Here's a Friday topic somewhat related...
>
> One thing that has always plagued us while camping (my wife, me and two
> children), is how to get around locally once arriving at a campsite (we
> live in Northern Virginia and travel in the East Coast area typically). I
> like to set up the campsite and van for the weekend ('camping mode', if you
> will); then go see things in the area that isn't walking distance (parks,
> local town, etc). Often times, the camping area we set up in is a mile or
> two or more from the local activies or sites. Sometimes we can walk to a
> shuttle, but not often the case.

A mile or two?  How old are the kids?  Walking not an option?  that's what we usually do if it is that close.  many campgrounds have a trail to town or other attractions.  mcneely