For the Love of Camping

The flowers are beginning to bloom and the camping season is
here! I know this April the weather wasn’t really the best,
but now it's May and it’s getting better. Campgrounds and
campers alike are more than ready to start the camping season.
I know personally, many campground owners were getting
more and more anxious by the day as they were counting
down the days until opening. It is not just a job to many,
if not most of them. They love camping just like other
campers and to be honest, they probably love it more. Each day

they strive to spread their love and passion for camping with so many
others by sharing their campground and all that the beautiful area
has to offer.

Since the camping season is finally here, I want to share my love

for camping. Ever since I was little I’ve been a part
of the camping world and it has become a part of me. I've also
seen how camping brings people together and how some
of the best things in life aren’t tangible, but are
memorable. Time spent together with the ones you love
is valuable and for me camping reminds me of this.
I love camping and I want to share that story
with others, so that you all can go enjoy it as well!

From listening to others stories to getting to know them more, it is a

special experience that is unlike any other. That love I have for

camping has just grown overtime and mainly due to all the

wonderful people I have met along the way. So how does this all

relate? Well, it’s all about sharing that love with family
and friends, which I believe camping does. Now that the season
for many campgrounds has officially begun, I wanted to spread
the word about how great camping is. No matter the weather,
remember the time for camping is here and I know I sure
can’t wait to get out there and camp, can you?!

Sources:

Beech Hill Campground Website

In Honor of National Police Week 2018

In honor of National Police Week this week, I want to salute and honor all the men and women who gave the ultimate sacrifice. They will never be forgotten. If you see an officer this weekend, take a moment to thank them for their service because they truly deserve a huge thank you for everything they do! This poem below is dedicated to all the fallen as they serve and protect the skies above and to all those who are and have served, thank you sincerely for all you do!

http://www.nleomf.org/programs/policeweek/

Brothers in Blue

Blue lights flashed as sirens rang,
Life crashed by in one loud bang.
One was saved, while one was lost,
He gave his life as a large cost.

Never to be forgotten, never to be dwelled
It was his duty, he was compelled.
Through terror and harm he may run,
Scared he is not, he sees the sun.

He has a family and a heart,
He rushes to danger like a dart.
In times of darkness without any gray,
He is the light at the end of the day.

He leads the way with a gentle hand,
Protects us all on our home land.
He is human, he faces the risk of dying,
Yet he risks it all for the hope of flying.

Now in the end, he is a man,
Full of courage, I am his fan.
He gives his life, to serve others,
I will forever view him as my brother.

Sources:
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund Website

Camping As A Millennial

Camping can be misinterpreted or thought of as an older fashioned way
of enjoying the outdoors. Contrary to that belief, millennial's are seeking
camping more and more today. As a millennial myself, I have observed
how many my age are more willing and excited about camping
because it is fun and healthy. It allows them the chance to have fun with
friends and family, while simultaneously enjoying the outdoors and all
it has to offer. Sure millennial's are known for being technological, but
that doesn’t diminish their feelings for camping. With most of the
technology today, people can both enjoy and go camping, while also
being able to connect to the digital world. Whether to do work, or to
share all the adventures you are having while camping on social media,
technology helps more people still be able to experience camping. It
may not be in the typical way, but at least they are still camping.

In 2017 millennial's made up 38% of the over 75 million campers and it
is predicted to increase in 2018. In 2017 about 61% of U.S. households
were active campers and in 2014 about 14 million of those active
campers, camped three or more times during the year. This shows that
camping is not a dying activity and even millennial's are seeking and
enjoying it more. In 2016 about 81% of millennial's from a survey on
camping said they wanted to camp more the following year so they
could spend more time with family and friends. That right there is
exactly why so many people love camping. Whether you are a
person who needs technology while camping or not, you can go
camping. It’s all about who you go with and even the people you
meet on the way because you have the control to make of it what
you will. So don’t think camping is old fashioned because you will
only be doing yourself a disservice and you certainly will be missing
out. Go out there and enjoy some camping in whichever way you
prefer because you won't know how much fun it is until you give
it a chance!

Sources:

Camping Picture
Business Wire Camping in U.S.
CBS News on Millennial's and Camping