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 Amandaerrn | CREVE COEUR, IL
Jul 03, 2016

I love the quiet and calm of camping. It refreshes the soul and re-centers me. We all get caught in the trap of depending on our cell phones and other technology. Sometimes getting back to basics is just what we need to remind us that we are still human, that we need to slow down, and appreciate this beautiful world we have been given the honor of living in.

by leezzer22 | kinston, NC
Jul 03, 2016

Least favorite is bugs/bad weather. Favorite is family time without electronics.

by Hugglebuggles1 | LOMA RICA, CA
Jul 03, 2016

I hate camping because there's usually no toilet!

by ryleeLievsay | RED OAK, IA
Jul 03, 2016

I love camping and everything about it! I love spending time with family and friends, cooking over the fire, bondfires, fishing, and just the nature in general!

by donnatr6 | GLOUCESTER CY, NJ
Jul 03, 2016

I love camping and so does my hubby! It would be a great anniversary present!

by nancy00000 | NEW HAVEN, CT
Jul 03, 2016

Love it #CampingGiveaway we go every year ....but this year we need buy a new tent

by ginab65 | King George, VA
Jul 03, 2016

Camping for me is a cabin with AC. LOL Otherwise, it's not for me. My husband, on the other hand loves it.

by justme0419 | Hampton, GA
Jul 03, 2016

I love campfires and the stars, but hate the bugs!

by Leuanne | San Simon, AZ
Jul 03, 2016

I love camping because of the wildlife. The animals come into the camp at night to snoop around. We sit quietly and watch them. Sometimes we would have a skunk walk between our feet under the table we're sitting at. It is always to have a get together with the whole family and go camping. The camping trips have been far and few since my dad passed away and my mom moved to Florida. The part i hate about camping is the packing and unpacking of the food and camping gear.

by elizabeth06 | Brownsville, TX
Jul 03, 2016

I like that im able to be with my family and the worst thing are the bugs.

by cmouser3315 | Bridgeport, WV
Jul 03, 2016

Love camping especially sleeping out under the stars!!!

by Prusamiller19 | Perry, OK
Jul 03, 2016

I LOVE camping! Its such a relaxing getaway. I would spend all my time camping out at the lake if I could. Sitting around the fire, spending time with family, swimming and fishing in the lake, and cooking amazing food on the fire. I love camping!!!

by Heathererin02 | Chillicothe , IL
Jul 03, 2016

Camping rocks! NY sons first camping trip (he's 3) resulted in hunkering down in the tent as a thunderstorm rolled through, but he loved it!! It was a great memory made by my family and we can't wait to make more

by kcaskew25 | New Castle, PA
Jul 03, 2016

My favorite part of camping is telling scary stories while roasting marshmallows for some smores! Yum, and fun!

by rachaelshepherd0314 | GLEN ROCK, PA
Jul 03, 2016

I love camping . in the woods umdervthe starts fishing. I love the quietness and closeness the most :)

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