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 Tiffanyfontenot21 | HOUSTON, TX
Jul 03, 2016

Being able to experience nature without the distractions of electronics

by wertkaycee | rodney, MI
Jul 03, 2016

I hate the porta John's or if it's rustic having to use the bathroom in the woods. Yuck!

by Chrissylee690 | Yulee, FL
Jul 03, 2016

My favorite thing about camping is spending quality time with our son.

by Angelakern | Fairland , IN
Jul 03, 2016

I hate bugs so I hate camping. I have to have a cabin! Lol

by 1Michelle1 | Upper Lake, CA
Jul 03, 2016

I love camping! It is an affordable way for myself to take my daughter on a getaway as a single mom. My friends call us glampers.

by Janetlynn1960 | St Clair Shores, MI
Jul 03, 2016

I love camping. I had a tent many years ago but lost it in the divorce. 😥

by ladykay | Roan Mountain, TN
Jul 03, 2016

When I was a kid we went on a full family camping trip, it was also the 4th of July weekend. My Uncle went to the restroom and me and my cousins put a smoke bomb in the stall behind him. He ran out with his pants down. Yes he was mad, yes it was funny!

by Chrissylee690 | Yulee, FL
Jul 03, 2016

My favorite thing about camping is spending quality time with our son.

by dakotasmom12 | Weeks Mills, ME
Jul 03, 2016

i love camping but husband hates it

by katara77 | Richmond, IN
Jul 03, 2016

discovering nature, getting to enjoy the outdoors, and getting away from home

by WhateverFFS | Modesto, CA
Jul 03, 2016

Bugs. Bugs make camping anything but enjoyable.

by bgray1963 | Centralia, IL
Jul 03, 2016

Camping outdoors is the best way to get in touch with nature!!!

by daiseyme | HADDONFIELD, NJ
Jul 03, 2016

Late night camp fire

by Beautybouncer28 | asheboro, NC
Jul 03, 2016

i love campfire stories!!! thats my favorite, and smores of course

by jussmeali | ELLSWORTH, KS
Jul 03, 2016

Bugs!! Thats the only thing I hate about campig.

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