Many people think that camping is just a way to go out and connect with nature, but there is so much more to it than that. Camping with friends or loved ones – or even just camping with a four-legged friend – can strengthen bonds, reduce stress, and improve your mental health. It also gives you an opportunity to develop new skills such as pitching a tent, building a campfire, and cooking over an open flame. Overall, camping out in the woods is a great way to create new lifelong memories that everyone in your group will cherish for years to come. All you’ll need is a tent, sleeping bags, enough food for your group, respect for nature, and a sense of wonder for the great outdoors.
– Maureen Kraus, Burke Lake Park Naturalist
