Connecting with mother nature going on a good old fashioned camping trip has many more benefits than you could ever imagine. However, 50 million U.S citizens went camping between 2020 and 2021. That’s only around 16% of the population.
The United States has some of the world’s most beautiful and vast natural parks, so here’s eight reasons why you should decide to organise a camping trip. Keep reading to find out what they are.
Bond with Friends and Family
During a camping trip, you can truly strengthen your bonds with others around you as you work together as a team to get things done. Simple activities such as setting up a tent can truly double as a team building exercise.
Breathe in Fresh Air
You may not realise this when you’re living day to day in the suburbs or the city, but the air in the wilderness is much fresher. Enjoy the change of scenery and breathe in the clean, non-polluted air.
Learn Survival Skills
Another fantastic benefit to camping is that you learn to become more self-sufficient. Read this post on some wilderness survival tips and put this into practice during your next camping trip
Reduce Your Stress Levels
When you’re camping, you’re not focusing on work or life back home. You’re truly removed from your surroundings and immersed into a different environment. This can help reduce your stress levels significantly.
Improve Your Physical Fitness
Looking for a fun way to improve your physical fitness level? Look no further than camping! This is a great way to get some exercise and get that heart racing without getting bored.
Connect with Nature
Getting away from the city and reconnecting with nature is something that should be prioritised at least once a month. However, we may not have time for this many escapes. Therefore, make sure to truly rejoice in the moment and make an effort to connect with nature.
Enjoy Home Cooked Food
You can’t exactly ring up a Pizza Hut to make a delivery when you’re out camping, but why would you? Take the opportunity to enjoy some home cooked meals and experiment with new flavours during the camping trip.
Make New Friends
Let’s face it, most of the people that go camping are truly friendly souls. That’s why it’s also the perfect place to make new friends. If you’re camping in a family friendly area, your kids can also meet new children and learn to play in the great outdoors while the parents enjoy some relaxation.
At the end of the day, camping is a great activity to get your friends together and bond, or even just find some alone time to reconnect with yourself. It brings about countless health benefits, and it can be incredibly budget-friendly if done correctly. There certainly seem to be many more benefits than disadvantages when it comes to camping, so what are you waiting for? The wonderful world of nature awaits!Simply start planning and get started on this new adventure.
