[RowdysMom]

OK, you'll be fine - but you do need to do some preparation. Have you ever fished? If not, then you will need to find someone to tell you what to buy - or is fishing gear provided by the campground? If not, just go to Walmart or any sporting goods store and buy a rod with a Zebco 33 reel. You'll need some hooks, sinkers, and bobbers. You can ask the sales people and they can help you. They'll ask you what kind of fish you are going to catch, so if you don't know, call the campground and ask. Get someone to show you how to rig it all up. You'll need to take some gloves to take the fish off the hook. You'll need to find out what type of bait to use and people at the campground can tell you and where to get it.

I wouldn't worry too much about the water - just watch the kiddos and they'll be fine. Take bug repellent, ticks and mosquitoes may be a problem, as may be chiggers. When out in the woods, I find it best to wear jeans and a long sleeved shirt, full tennis shoes - if it's not too hot. Camping may not be the place for shorts and flip flops. Sunscreen will be needed too.

You'll need to think about food. Does the cabin have cooking facilities? If so, take simple things to cook, sandwiches, snack food, hamburgers, etc. Will you be able to have a campfire - that is great when camping. You can roast marshmallows and hot dogs. You can make Smores. MmMMMMMM, I can almost taste them. Take plenty of drinks, we always are thirsty when camping.

We take Rex and Rowdy camping all the time - but we keep their hair short. If your baby's hair is long, then it may get tangles and grass, etc. in it. I always keep Rex and Rowdy on the leash when camping because I'm afraid they might see a squirrel or other critter and run off. Take her food, but neither Rex nor Rowdy eat very well when we are camping, I guess they are too excited. Keep plenty of water out for them. Rowdy has a sensitive stomach, so I give him bottled water when we travel.

We've been camping for years, so if you have any other questions, just ask!