Camping Schmidt

Unsolicited, unpaid campground reviews from all our family camping adventures. I include pictures and descriptions of the various campground sites, services, and amenities along with some nearby entertainment when applicable.

Grant Village Campground – Yellowstone National Park – review

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It’s oddly comforting to learn that naivety can still strike on the backside of middle age. Case in point, this here review of Grant Village Campground in Yellowstone National Park. My only campground review for all off Yellowstone, home to twelve. That latter fact was not my intention. Not by a long shot. Sure, going … Read more

The Great Covid Camping Craze

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The pandemic giveth and the pandemic taketh away. In many ways, I suppose. And not all pleasant. In this case, I am talking about the great covid camping craze, so put your pitchforks away. It’s rather amazing that we’re already approaching the third anniversary of the lockdowns. Three years ago, trouble was stirring in China. … Read more

Tillebrook Provincial Park – review

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Truth is parks systems are not centrally planned networks. No committee sat down prior to the first settler setting foot in an area and said, “Okay, we will have a park of this size with these amenities here, and here, and here.” Parks are far more organic, with multiple generations holding varied agendas adding and … Read more

Pembina River Provincial Park – review

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Make no mistake, Pembina River Provincial Park is a delightful campground for family, friends, or any combination thereof to make merry on a summer’s weekend. Also know that on the August long weekend of 2022, I wanted no part of any of it. Perhaps it was too soon after our bucket list mega-adventure camping through … Read more