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Celebrate Mother's Day While Camping

5 minutes read May 03,2021
Celebrate Mother's Day While Camping

Can you believe that Mother's Day is right around the corner? After much time spent indoors, many families are seeking to spend more time outdoors this year. If you're camping this May, check out our ideas for Mother's Day activities while camping.

5 Mother's Day Activities for Campers

1. Make Your Mom a Camping Brunch

Sure, an RV kitchen isn't going to match a restaurant. But the love and care you put into a Mother's Day brunch is what sells the experience.

With a little creativity, you can whip up quite a good meal while camping. Check out the ideas below for dishes to make for your Mother's Day brunch.

Don't forget about the beverages too! Whether your mom likes coffee or something stronger, we have you covered. Mother's Day Hike

2. Go On a Mother's Day Hike

May is the perfect month to enjoy late spring. The flowers are still blooming, but the trees are also full of leaves. Enjoy the season with one of the classic Mother's Day activities, hiking!

There are plenty of places to hike near our resorts. If you're looking for something quick, try out these short hikes. Or if you're at Pandion Ridge RV Resort, be sure to see take advantage of the hiking trails at Gulf State Park. And don't forget about Michigan's famous sand dunes! Here are some more resources to help you plan your hike:

3. Play a Sport With Your Mother

Do you have an active mother? Try shaping your Mother's Day activities around her favorite sports! Many resorts have numerous sports available. These often include tennis, pickleball, shuffleboard, bocce ball, and more. Pick your preferred sport and challenge your mother to a match.

For more exercise ideas, check out our ideas for staying fit at Sun RV resorts.

Mother's Day Mini Golf

4. Challenge Your Mom to Mini Golf

Many of us have fond family memories of mini golf. Bring those memories back by putting with your mother on one of our many mini golf courses. From east to west and north to south, you'll find mini golf courses at our resorts across the country.

Here are a few of our favorite mini golf courses at our resorts. Is one near you?

5. Plan a Mother's Day Picnic

With the weather warming up, May is the perfect time for a picnic. This is one of the greatest Mother's Day activities and allows you to add lots of details for that special touch.

If you're keeping it simple, you might stick with cold cuts, crackers, and cheese. But if you want to try something special, check out our grilled side dishes for summer picnics. And if you're heading to a nearby park for your picnic, check out our infographic for how to pack to your cooler.

We hope you've enjoyed these ideas for Mother's Day activities while camping. Don't forget to share this post and spread the Mother's Day love!  

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