A Not-so-Secret Escape

Sixty days of carrying 80-pound backpacks, sleeping under a tarp for shelter in the Utah winter – welcome to “wilderness therapy.”

The secluded outdoors, away from cities, is a place broken away from the chains of society. Though campgrounds still have rules, the rules instituted our quite lax in both definition and enforcement. People can often do a lot more in a campground or in nature reserves than in cities or even towns. A minor example of this would be the use of bicycles, in a city bicycles need to ride in the bike lane on the right side of the road, however in a campground you can ride the bike on the road or take it off road onto the trails and explore. Though most campgrounds have rules on where you can ride your bike, the rules are not very strict nor are they very enforced. Since there is only a minute amount of people you encounter while camping it also allows you the freedom of doing whatever you want without the judgmental eyes of society laying upon you. I enjoy the lack of judgment

Taking a hammock along with you on your next camping trip might be the best piece of camping gear you pack along. Part of why we go camping is to enjoy nature, relax and re-energize. The first time I lay back in a hammock gazing up at the trees I thought I might just be in heaven. They are so relaxing, your body molds into its shape and the kids love them too. There are several types of hammocks available and all worth checking out but my personal favourite is the Mayan hammock. I love bringing a book into the hammock with me or cuddling up with one of my children. It gives us even better bonding time together when we're out in nature and we both enjoy that special time together.

The camp is located in Morton, Mississippi, surrounded by a vast, yet calm lake and countless trees. At the camp we stay in large cabins filled with twin bunk-beds and a peaceful atmosphere. This year, I discovered a trail that goes around the whole camp and it was quite fun hiking through it with my friends. Although, before we get to the camp there is a pre-determined schedule to which we must abide. We

To meet this objective, I joined in 2010 the NAE4-HA Program Taskforce Committee on Camping and Environmental Education, attended state and national workshops on camping, and gained six seasons worth of camping experiences. The experience I gain as a member of a national taskforce enhances my knowledge of camping, of the NAE4-HA organization as well as camping and strengthens my relationship with other extension camping professionals across the nation. Workshops, presentations, and conversations with other camping professionals have aided in the productivity and value of Kanawha County Camps. A competent and supportive team of extension staff, adult volunteer leaders and teen leaders at the county level has created a quality and affordable experiential educational camping experience for youth in Kanawha

When I was young(er) and unexpirenced i used to hate the outdoors but then one day i woke up and realized i wanted to go camping and boy do i wish i wouldnt have. When my sister, my brother, some friends , and I arrived to the camp sight it didnt look that bad at all there were cabins with working bathrooms and showers not like ACCUAL camping where you have to go outside and look for the barhrom which i thought was kinda stupid. I walked around some more to find that there was a eating cabin with a kitchen but thay had those wierd white tables that you make out of the material of the tables in this computer lab that I happen to be typing in. There were also alot of mountains in the distance along with alot of lakes. One of the lakes

Before I went to Camp Oljato, my friends told me how tiring it is and how they do not really like it. The drive up to Camp Oljato was a quite boring ride. We sat in the car for five hours and only stopped once for lunch. This had me in a pretty bad start for the camping trip. When we finally got there, we had to have a long, boring tour of the camp. One of the things that I liked the least was that I was one of the last people to pick their tent so I got one of the worst tents. The tent had holes in the roof and the walls. Luckily, It did not rain that week. During the week my Scoutmaster would wake us up at 5 am everyday to go fishing. The first day, a couple people caught some fish, but as we were just about to leave, I fish bit my bait. As I was reeling it up, it did not seem that the fish was coming in.

All his life, my father had gone out camping with his brothers in the outback of Cape Breton, and it was time for him to pass down the torch. When I first went out camping with my father, I was two years old. We did not start with a very grand excursion, but it was enough to get me used to the idea of sleeping in the woods for fun.

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What is so sad is that young people today just are not into camping. They are more into television or Game Boys or cell phones. A family vacation is a time to get to know each

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I would recommend this lifestyle if it were short term. The reasons why would be that we saw wonderful landscapes and met amazing people. Living in a campground, we had new neighbors mostly every night. My sister and I easily made friends at the youth groups we attended and made many memories that we keep with us. I would not recommend this lifestyle if it were long term because we didn't see our extended family often and missed most birthday and holiday get togethers.

It is important to have good company in order to make the camping trip worthwhile and full of memory-making opportunities. It can also be great for those who prefer to have some peace and quiet time alone. This also gives us a moment to witness and experience nature first hand, and to take a break from all the distractions of the faster pace lifestyle. Camping is an opportunity to get away from the usual day to day routine and to get involved with something new and exciting.

Ever since the creation of Alcatraz, it was made apparent that it would be the best prison ever constructed due to its location and the way it was built. Many people attempted to escape the so-called inescapable prison, but only few people’s efforts came to fruition. John and Clarence Anglin, Frank Morris, and Allen West carefully planned and executed the perfect escape. To this day, this escape is considered a mystery.

The availability of secure campsites close to major cities is increasingly attracting families wishing to take a camping tent vacation without heading out to the jungle. For someone who has never been out camping, the toughest question is where to experience their first camping tent trip. Starting off in low risk well supplied areas not too far from home is usually the safest option. Increasing gasoline and airlines charges are squeezing families struggling to make it through the tough economic times and forcing them to embrace camping tent alternatives. With high quality family tents retailing at under $200, a whole family of up to 6 people can enjoy a camping tent extended weekend for under $100 close to urban centers. What are some of things a first time camper needs to know in choosing their first tent?