| Having a family camping trip can be both healthy | | | | workout. Canoe trips are excellent exercise as is |
| and life invigorating. One of the main reasons for | | | | backpacking or hiking trips. Many outdoor games |
| a outing such as camping, is relaxing. But camping | | | | are available, like football, basketball or horseshoes. |
| can be so much more. | | | | Easy and compact to carry with you on your trip. |
| 1. Fresh Clean Air | | | | Some campgrounds will have rental offices where |
| Being outdoors in city environments can be very | | | | you can get bikes, canoes and hiking equipment. |
| unhealthy. The massive amounts of pollutants | | | | Some offer convenience stores where outdoor |
| from cars, factories and power plants all | | | | games or toys will be available. |
| contribute to this unhealthy environment. Trees | | | | 3. Relaxation |
| are the number one air filters of nature. Being out | | | | Ok, if you have worked hard and just need to |
| away from major cities and into wooded areas | | | | rest, this is available too. Be sure to bring along all |
| can mean much fresher air to breathe, thus much | | | | necessary equipment for a rest full stay. A |
| healthier for you. If you have allergies or pollen | | | | comfortable sleeping bag, padded cot or air |
| does bother you, be sure to bring all medications | | | | mattress for sleeping is a must. A reclining chair |
| or pick up some over the counter allergy relief | | | | for day time naps or reading under the shade |
| pills. | | | | tree. Some other things you may want to |
| 2. Exercise | | | | consider are small electric fans, plenty of water |
| Although a little exercise is obtained by setting up | | | | and juice drinks, and a camp stove for meals. |
| camp, many more activities are available while | | | | Go out and have a good time with your family |
| camping. Most things you do for exercise while at | | | | and friends, camping is a great way to enjoy life |
| home, can also be done while camping. Bike rides | | | | and the great outdoors. |
| can stimulate your body and provide a good | | | | |