| Actually our history is filled with examples of | | | | essential supplies such as a tent, sleeping bag, |
| soldiers camping out during the American | | | | clothing, and food in a backpack. I would say that |
| Revolution and people who move their whole | | | | backpacking would definitely be for folks who are |
| campsites with them from place to place. But in | | | | in good physical condition because you might just |
| today's world, camping is more of a recreational | | | | end up walking several miles. You may find that |
| past time enjoyed by families and individuals alike. | | | | you have to cross small streams, and climb steep |
| Camping is a great way to enjoy the great | | | | paths to reach a quiet and secluded campsite. The |
| outdoors, plus it is also an economical way to | | | | reward for backpacking to find that special camp |
| take family vacations. | | | | site way out there can be beautiful views of |
| Where else do you get to enjoy nature at its | | | | surrounding mountains, wilderness and wildlife. |
| best? Campers do everything from swimming, | | | | Now that we have talked about two different |
| bird watching, rafting, hiking, hunting, horseback | | | | types of camping, how about some ideas on |
| riding, skiing, rock climbing, relaxing and a host of | | | | getting ready for that camping trip. Have you |
| other activities to numerous to mention. I think | | | | made up a list of items you want to bring? Spend |
| the most important aspect of camping is that it | | | | some time on this so that you will not forget |
| enables people to escape from the everyday | | | | your important items like what kind of meals you |
| stress of life in general. | | | | may want to prepare. Have you made a list of |
| Of the many different types of camping, two of | | | | your food items? Make sure all of your camping |
| them come to mind immediately. Driving to a | | | | equipment is in working order. There is nothing as |
| camp site and setting up camp near your car or | | | | frustrating as setting up your campsite only to |
| recreational vehicle. This is called car camping and | | | | find a lantern that is not working or all of your |
| is especially a favorite pastime for families with | | | | tent components are not there. Be sure to bring |
| children and senior citizens. Car camping sites will | | | | plenty of clothing, layering your clothing is not a |
| usually include an area for a tent, a fire pit, and | | | | bad idea, always be prepared for unexpected |
| restrooms. One thing you don't want to do and | | | | changes in the weather. |
| that is to use your vehicle's headlights to illuminate | | | | So, let's sum this up. If you have a weekend |
| your camping site at night. This is a good way to | | | | coming up with nothing planned, why not pack up |
| get a dead battery and to annoy fellow campers | | | | your vehicle and head for the great outdoors. |
| in the surrounding areas. If you are looking for | | | | Unwind by sitting around the campfire at night, |
| remote or solitary locations, then this is not your | | | | looking up at natures very own light show, going |
| type of camping. | | | | to sleep and waking up to the sounds and smells |
| Secondly, we have campers that enjoy hiking to | | | | of nature. It just doesn't get any better than that. |
| their wilderness camp site carrying all of their | | | | |