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    collection of items stored in a hidden place,” constructs the perfect name for this recreational activity that takes place in the great outdoors. Coined by Matt Strum just 8 years ago in the year 2000; geocaching has been drawing people back into the woods for a good old-fashioned adventure. As if the accomplishment of climbing to the top of a mountain is not enough, small film canisters, ammo boxes, and water proof caches are tucked away in remote locations nearby, just waiting for people to discover

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    become a man. The time to become a leader for his people has finally arrived. He had responsibilities and duties now. Humans are starting to notice them. Based on what Lenna has told him, news said that there was a group of people who were camping in the woods, they saw a blue light and followed it. They took a video that showed humanoid silhouettes that had marks glowing around them. It went viral, therefore, the US government started a searching party. Lenna was the only one that knew where to

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    One night a group of five friends go for what they thought would be a fun night of camping. Their names were Mike, Jill, Jack, Tom and, Edgar. They were all 18 except Edgar he was 20. Mike was a tall muscular guy had short blonde hair, jill is mike's girlfriend she is short pretty and is a cheerleader. Then we have jack he is also tall but really scrawny and has dyed green hair. Then there is tom he is a short guy kinda heavier. Then we have edgar he is a tall scrawny guy has a reddish beard and

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    It was a warm and cozy afternoon, with the temperature reaching 75 degrees Fahrenheit. The never-ending sky stretched across the landscape, painting a splash of vibrant blue with a few white puffs of cotton cloud in between. The sun rays were still shining brightly, casting shadows across a wide field full of green grass. The sounds of various birds chirping could be heard clearly everywhere, and occasionally a butterfly would fly around, landing gently on the ever-fragile petals of the Clarie flowers

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    World War 1 veteran. The story began with Nick, who had just gotten back from the war, arriving at Seney, Michigan by train. However, he discovered that a fire had destroyed the town leaving nothing but ashes. Then, we follow him hike in the woods for a camping trip. One possible reason for his trip was that he was trying to recover from his experiences during the war. However, Nick seemed to be at peace and is at one with nature. Based on the Humanistic perspective, I believe that Nick is a self-actualized

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    Nightfall Brings Panic

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    place can have a different perspective at the drop of the sun. I had never gone camping; it always seemed like a fun thing to do with the right people. My friends wanted to celebrate my seniority and almost graduating, since they were in college themselves, and knew how important senior year of high school was. We were thinking of going on a road trip somewhere far from Fresno. We joked for a bit about going camping, and then it just seemed to happen. The whole ride there we all seemed happy with

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    moments when I could confidently say I don’t believe I am my mother’s child. She was talking about our upcoming camping trip for spring break. While my friends went to Florida, South Carolina, and Hawaii, I was stuck driving 12 hours to my parents favorite camping spot in Maine. I can appreciate nature in small doses, yes butterflies are cute, and waterfalls are beautiful. But I don’t do camping. I mean why does anyone? The bear warnings at the beginning of a camp site should be scary enough. But if that

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    Every year, thousands of forest or wildfires are caused by humans, which affect thousands and thousands of acres of land and wildlife all over the United States. Many of these fires that are caused by human error or negligence, occur at many of the beautiful camp sites, that are located around the country. In these cases, these fires not only affect the land and the wildlife, it puts the lives of other camper 's, in jeopardy as well. Especially since with wild or forest fires, there is no way of

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    The Thing in the Woods Can you identify an experience that changed your vision and your way of thinking? Jason, the main character in The Thing in the Woods, begins his adventure as young man with around thirteen or fourteen years old. He lives the same experience his father lived when he was a little older than him, and he learns something he will never forget. The Thing in the Woods, by Steve Brezenoff, is a horror story, published by Stone Arch Books in 2008, about a kid named Jason, who decided

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    Camping Is A Holiday Inn

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    Camping just isn 't my thing, I told my husband when we married. "I love being outside and doing outdoor activities, but my idea of camping is a Holiday Inn." He was disappointed as he had spent many of his summers camping with his grandparents along the Mokelumne River. I stuck to my guns about going camping and we were married many years before I agreed to give it a try. One summer I agreed to take a week and go camping with him in Calaveras Big Trees State Park. I was assured the bathrooms were

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