Delaware family discovers merits of camping near home

(June 19, 2012) -- “Across the country, growing numbers of families are renting campsites at Jellystone Parks for the entire camping season, including many who live less than a half hour away,” said Wisher. Frost said there are numerous benefits to camping close to home. For starters, he said, his family can still have a weekend away from home even if the boys have soccer or football practice. The Frosts can also bring their pets along whenever they want.