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!
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*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!
I don't mind camping as long as the weather is cool. Living in South Florida, the humidity is not my friend!
I love getting together with friends and sitting around the campfire. We all bring dishes to pass. We try to go often. We all bring books to read and some of us either knit or crochet.
I really hate the bugs!
I think I would love to try camping with a camper van.
My favorite part about camping is waking up in the morning looking outside at the beautiful scenery and feeling free and relaxed from my normal day to day work/school life.
I love getting to have a chat with my family without a tablet or game controller in their hands
Love it . More having a fun with children
I enjoy camping because of the whole experience being outdoors, my kids love hunting for bugs.
I did a lot of camping as a child, but I can't bear the thought (no pun intended!) of camping as an adult. I need a reasonable bathroom! Backyard camping is our style. :)
Love spending time outdoors, hiking and looking at the stars!
I like camping but only in short doses, like a night or two at a time. I love being outside though. I love getting a chance to explore and see plants and animals in their natural habitats but I definitely don't like getting covered in bugs (especially the ones that just have to keep flying into your face) and as a woman hygiene can be an issue.
I tweeted about the giveaway. https://twitter.com/mypinkmixerblog/status/745657800915828737
I love camping, but I hate sleeping on the ground. I must have an air mattress!
My absolute favorite part of camping is the peace. No tv, radio, phone, computer, email, traffic: just the beauty, peace and stillness of nature.
My favorite part of camping is the fire...cooking things on it and sitting around it telling stories.