Camping Advice on Cumberland

We are not experienced ';campers';, but have booked 4 nights at Sea Camp this summer with our 2 daughters, ages 9 %26amp; 13. I have camped many years ago and my husband has hiked and camped all over the world (but with someone else doing the cooking). That said, we want to make sure we are prepared, especially since we are bringing children. I have read all the posts, but was hoping that we might get some specific advice on what to bring and what to do while we are there (other than the obvious). Please also add any meal advice, especially kid friendly. Thanks!! KP

Camping Advice on Cumberland

If you are looking for easy cooking (boil some water, dump it in the pouch, let sit for 10 minutes, eat) and lightweight to carry around, you really cant beat the freeze dried meals you can get either online (more selection) or at REI (less selection). I%26#39;ve had several of these freeze dried meals and I actually like them and were surprised how good they taste for freeze dried. One dinner which serves two people (I usually eat one entire one by myself) can run from $4-$8. You%26#39;d be surprised at the selection that are offered. Check out http://www.wildernessdining.com/ if you are interested in this.

Another option would be to freeze dry your own food. That of course would take a machine, and your time. Lots of websites on the net covering this.

Camping Advice on Cumberland

I always take a huge can of peanut butter, needs no refrigeration and you can eat it right out of jar:)Beef jerky, trail mix, apples, etc...stuff that if you get hungry you can snack on right away.

We take steaks and chicken breasts that are frozen and after a day or two in the cooler they are thawed and ready to be put on grill(campfire in this case.)All the campfires have grates to cook on. You might want to bring aluminum foil.

You can buy box milk for cereal in the morning if kids like cereal.

Try to take the boat up to Plum Orchard, the park service offers this on certain Sundays.

Walk to the southernmost tip of the Island(past Dungeness) to see tons of fiddler crabs. Have a picnic on the lawn in front of Dungeness and try to imagine the house is all it%26#39;s glory.

The trees are wonderful to climb..your girls will have a blast.

You might want to consider taking a drink mix, the water is potable but has a certain taste and odor.

Enjoy it%26#39;s a one-of-a-kind place!