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.
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Update: Thank you to everyone for entering! Congrats to our winner, SheSpeaks member smethvin!
I love camping.
My favorite part of camping has always been the quote nights around the campfire with my friends and family 💕
My least favorite thing about camping is the bugs!
I love camping! Love being outdoors, smelling the forest and campfire! And of course roasting weenies & marshmallows! Thanks!
I'm not a huge fan of camping but once I'm out there I end up enjoying myself. My favorite parts are falling asleep under the stars to the sounds of nature and I absolutely love the cooking. Everything from old school hot dog and marshmallow roasts to making s'mores and cooking breakfast on a grill in the morning. It's a blast!
My favorite part of camping is sitting around the campfire with cold drinks and snacks talking and having a good time with friends
Best part of camping is sitting around the fire talking with friends or family
I love camping and my favorite thing is sitting around the campfire just smelling the wood burning I love it. Smores too with marshmallows
I love camping n being one with the outdoors sleeping under the stars is Awesome!!!
I love camping n being one with the outdoors sleeping under the stars is Awesome!!!
I love camping one cause you're with your family two cause what's not to love about camping it's just so much fun being out there cooking on the open fire being in the water all day telling campfire stories at night with the bonfire roasting marshmallows now what gets better than that nothing.
I have never been camping before but my husband loves to. I am trying to get the nerve to go with him.
I love being able to spend the time with my daughters and my grandsons in the outdoors and I love cooking out
I love it. Fresh air no cell service
my favorite part of camping is sitting around the camp fire in the evening watching the wildlife