Camping: Love it or Hate it? Enter to Win a Gift Card in our #CampingGiveaway!

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Few vacations elicit such opposing reactions as camping. There are diehard campers who can’t wait to spend their weekends cooking meals over the fire and relaxing under the stars. And there are also people who are majorly turned off by the idea of bugs crawling around them and sleeping without a personal bathroom in their room.

Are you a camper? Read on and then enter below for a chance to win a $25 gift certificate to either REI or Amazon - winner's choice!

Truth is, camping can be many things. Yes, it’s dirty and buggy but it’s also a peaceful escape from the daily grind, where you’re forced to turn off the electronics and explore the beauty of the natural world.

Whether you are camping in a tent, cabin, RV, or treehouse, the benefits of being out in nature are well-documented. It helps the body, mind and spirit, while also strengthening family bonds. Plus, it can be tons of fun, even for beginners.

We recently asked young campers what their favorite part of camping is and were told everything from “sleeping in the tent” to “playing outside all day.” And who could forget “roasting s’mores on the campfire?"

And now the National Wildlife Federation is encouraging everyone to have this experience when it sponsors the Great American Campout on June 25th and all summer long. Check out their website for first-timer tips, and to take a pledge to try camping this summer.

What do you love (or hate!) about camping? Tell us and you could win a $25 gift certificate to either REI or Amazon - winner's choice!

There are two ways to enter:

Simply comment below and tell us your favorite (or least favorite) part of camping.

AND/OR

Tweet about the giveaway!

Click here to Tweet: "I entered the @SheSpeaksUp #CampingGiveaway to win a gift card! bit.ly/28JLYR8"

*One lucky commenter or Tweeter will be chosen at random to receive a $25 gift card to either REI or Amazon (winner's choice). Giveaway is open through Junly 4th, 2016 to U.S. residents at least 18 years of age. Entrants must be a member of SheSpeaks. If you are not a member, click here to join. Winner will be notified by email.

Update: Thank you to everyone for entering! Congrats to our winner, SheSpeaks member smethvin!

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by sammey3815 | BOGATA, TX
Jul 11, 2016

I love to camp, there is nothing like being outdoors!

by Williamsmom | Rochester, NY
Jul 11, 2016

I love love love camping!! It's such a family thing to do. Grilled out food is my favorite. Tastes soooo good!

by KJG3383 | BAY CITY, MI
Jul 11, 2016

My favorite part of camping is cooking over a fire for a big group and sharing the meal "family style".

by SheeeelyxDD | ELK GROVE, CA
Jul 11, 2016

My favorite part is being in the outdoors! My least favorite part is all the bugs >.<

by arayburn3 | RUSSELLVILLE, AR
Jul 10, 2016

Camping is one of my most favorite things to do. It's my place to go and get away from all the stress that I deal with on a daily basis. One of my favorite things to do is to take off my shoes, turn the music on and hoop dance in the woods. Think about it its very hard to not smile when hooping barefoot in the grass! Best therapy ever!

by Duhduhdestany | NASHVILLE, TN
Jul 09, 2016

I love every aspect of becoming my inner cave-woman and camping!!

by Anjela | MILWAUKEE, WI
Jul 09, 2016

I loved camping with my grandparents as a child,and I am looking forward to taking my children camping.Nothing beats spending time with the family without TV,cell phones, ect...

by ChriViews | Miami, FL
Jul 09, 2016

My favorite part about camping is chilling by the fire singing songs and eating marshmallows

by 4Swoosh | Indian Trail, NC
Jul 08, 2016

Best part is spending time with family, worse part...getting everything together to go

by stacygunz88 | santa rosa, CA
Jul 08, 2016

The best part about camping is you get to be in nature and really enjoy who you are with and ground yourself.

by candries | Carthage, TX
Jul 08, 2016

My least favorite part of camping is setting up the tent!

by StormieMom | Ponca City, OK
Jul 07, 2016

I love sitting around the camp fire with family enjoying the stars.

by Flarelady | ORANGE PARK, FL
Jul 07, 2016

I don't like camping but my husband and boys love it though. I don't like the bugs at all or the things you do to keep them away. I love bon fires though. :)

by SANDRAFLAVER | SHEBOYGAN, WI
Jul 07, 2016

i hope i am one of these lucky winners, camping is part of our world!!

by kelseymariea6 | ANKENY, IA
Jul 07, 2016

My favorite part of camping is sitting around the campfire and talking with friends and family!

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