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I used to go every weekend, either on my property in western NC or a nearby national forest. I got burned out on that so now I basically plan out weekend long trips, once a month, to locations I could have never visited using my old system.
It helps to plan out trips, I've found, going so far as to create an itinerary to adhere to. I used to just wing it (wake up Saturday morning, drive to sight(if it were close enough, I'd drive straight from work Friday and haul ass to set up camp before sundown), camp until Sunday afternoon).
I work in a trade too, OP, so I know how tiring it can be. Planning things out and preparing a few weeks in advance makes it a lot more enjoyable and peaceful. Trying to pack and plan a few days before took a lot of fun out of it.
Pic related; I'll be there in a few weeks.
