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.
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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.
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I would like to try it more and have some camping ideas in mind.
I love to camp as long as I have a good air mattress to sleep on :) My kids love it too!!
I love camping! The amount of just relaxation and happiness is the best. The quiet and not having to go anywhere or do anything special.
I am not a fan of camping, I prefer to stay in a hotel.
Don't like the bugs or sleeping on the ground!
I hate camping, because it is so uncomfortable to sleep.
My favorite part of camping is the "getting away from my daily life" part. I love the relaxation!
I have never liked camping. Gave it another shot a few years ago and still hated it. You have to drag everything you own with you and then unpack and set up all for bad sleep, bugs and noisy campers. Then you have to pack up all your stuff and again after not having enjoyed any of it and head back home where you can finally get some sleep. No thanks!
least favorite part: All of it lol!!!
I can't stand mosquitos! That's the least favorite part, obviously...
One can relax and enjoy nature without having to camp. The negatives outweigh the positives.
My family used to go camping all the time and I have lots of great memories. My husband hates it and I have yet to take the kids. I want to brave it soon for I believe they would love it.
My family lives camping. From tent camping to survival camping. Spending all that stress free fun time together.
I've never been fond of camping, but I do enjoy sitting around a camp fire with friends.
Hate it! We used to camp when I was little, which I didn't care about anything then, but now I can't deal with the bugs.