Camping at Wildcat Mountain

For the past several years we have tried to plan a camping trip.  Usually we wait until summer to plan this (we live in the season we are in) and thus are not able to find an open space.  This year we were determined that it would happen so we reserved our camp space at Wildcat Mountain back in early April.  We found the book The Best in Tent Camping Wisconsin to be incredible helpful as they review which camp sites are more private than others, which are next to the RV spots, and what the campground is like.  Dan poured over the book and picked out a great spot.

After our last minute trip to REI for a few more supplies, we packed up and headed up to Wisconsin.  The spirits where high for both us and the dogs as we headed down little country roads and into the heart of the countryside. After arriving at the campsite we had super wild dogs as we set up our tent (we are so glad they have made them super easy to set up these days), gathered some kindling to get the fire going, and started the camp food feasting.

I might be inclined to say that our camping trip was about relaxing, eating, and quiet time... We did a little hiking, a little reading, a little chatting, a little observation of nature, and lot of roasting marshmallows...

Everyone completely disconnected from the distractions of everyday life and relaxed.  Going back to the basics of needing to gather and break down our fire wood, keeping the fire going, and preparing each meal was simplicistic and non-stressful.  And simple dishes like peach delights (grilled peaches with a few marshmallows and almond cookies) cooked over a fire are such unbelievable comfort foods.

It was a fantastic little getaway and fun way to spend the Fourth of July weekend.  We are hoping that we can plan to do a camping trip next year for the Fourth as well.