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- 1. CAMPING IS THE ANSWER Dustin Smith Professor: Parsons College Writing 101
- 2. Camping… my stress reliever! “I’d rather be camping!” When everyday life gets hard and I become stressed, I often think to myself, “I wish I was at the cabin.” Camping brings my family together and is a healthy outlet to let go of stress. Living in a city can bog a person down with unneeded stress, and camping is my hobby to release this stress. I enjoy camping for many reasons and think everyone should consider incorporating this therapeutic hobby in their lives.
- 3. Why is camping is the perfect family hobby? • Camping is a wonderful adventure. • Camping is beneficial in helping people overcome problems with everyday life. • Camping creates lifelong memories. • Camping strengthens relationships. Waterhole at my cabin
- 4. Let the adventure’s begin… “Outdoor adventure activities are beneficial for the personal and social development of young people” (Roger). Camping is an exciting way to incorporate adventure; adventures are an exciting, and an unusual activity
- 6. Camping helps to eliminate stress • City life can be overwhelming • It is a fresh breath of air to unwind in the wilderness • Nature as a way of sprouting epiphanies, allowing people to understand the important lessons in life. • Nature helps melt the stress away, allowing you to come back home rejuvenated.
- 7. Camping creates life long memories • Moments created while camping are more impactful and there is less outside Influences. • With less distractions and stress the relationship can have undivided attention.
- 8. Camping strengthens relationships • Camping promotes socialization • “Camping with friends or family members makes a unique experience. Keeping a healthy and happy relationship, in addition, can extend a person’s lifespan and delay memory problems” (Wrobbins).
- 9. Strengthens families bonds • If a family decided to stay home for the weekend most likely, they would have gone their separate ways, doing separate activities. • Personally, I have seen my families’ relationship grow, because of the weekend camping trips we take.
- 10. Camping itself can seem overwhelming to people • However, with proper planning, the process will go a lot smoother • What to plan • First, the best campsite or cabin to achieve their camping goals. • If possible, reserve a campsite site or cabin online • Gathering the proper gear is the next step. • Lastly, carefully plan the meals • Keep in mind camping is in remote areas, try to not forget anything, because running to the store to grab something you forgot will not be easy.
- 11. Camping’s cost • Another common misconception associated with camping is the cost. • Most of the supplies are a once time purchase, and can be used to fulfill years and years of camping. • Considering camping lasts several days, accommodates the whole family, incorporates meals, as well as multiple activities
- 12. I could not imagine my life without camping • It is an important activity, which my family has participated in for generations. • Camping is versatile ranging from tents, fancy cabins, to campers. • If your family is looking for something new exciting, therapeutic, refreshing, and rewarding propose a camping trip.
- 13. Work Citied • Scrutton, Roger. "Statistical Analysis of the Benefits of Outdoor Adventure Activities." Http://hdl.handle.net/. N.p., 2011. N. page. Web. • Wrobbins. "10 Health Benefits of Camping | Eureka! Camping Blog." Eureka! Tent Blog. N.p., 18 Aug. 2016. Web. 25 Apr. 2017.