Start with car camping, and use a sleep set up like an oversized sleeping bag. Plan to share with the baby because my little ones always get cold camping. (Doesn’t help all the good spots locally are over 6k ft). Or start sharing your love by day trips to good picnic spots.  You don’t have to start super early.  My oldests first camp out was in the backyard at age 4, and by dark she was ready to go back inside to her bed.  My 2 yo has not made it sleeping by himself yet and always shares my bag to stay warm. ... View more

Parts of the Uintas in NE Utah (where UT, WY and CO meet) are very snow free except in the highest areas. There are also some very fun Independence Day celebrations in the small towns around there if you happen to be in town on the 4th. ... View more

I’ve got two, 6 and 2.  The first camp out I took them on was last year for a family camp out with extended family in a forest service campground.  My five year old (at the time) loved it, but the younger one was up all night and have to share my sleeping bag, which made it a hard night.  This year I tried again, the little one still didn’t sleep, so I didn’t either.  Next year I’ll try again,  like others said, I make comfort a priority.  I usually go to an established campground, lots of air mattresses and good food.   ... View more