Camping & Backpacking
Did you know that June was National Camping month? I certainly wasn’t aware until this year, but think that it’s cool that camping has it’s own month dedicated to it. I grew up in Idaho surrounded by the mountains. I had parents that loved the outdoors and instilled that love in all 6 of their children. I can remember many camping and backpacking trips growing up. The one below is from when I was 8 or 9 with my mom and dad, and younger brother.
Camping is a great way to spend quality time with your family. The North Face was actively involved in National Camping month, and with good reason. They have amazing outdoor and camping gear and as someone who has some of their products, they are great quality and really last.
More About National Camping Month
As part of their mission to get kids and families outside, The North Face has created an online community database called PlanetExplore where families can go to find fun, educational outdoor events and activities happening right in their area. Aside from camping, PlanetExplore offers local listings for activities such as biking, running, skiing, volunteering, hiking, climbing and more. Some areas even offer experiences such as surfing and rafting.
I actually just checked out PlanetExplore, and it’s an awesome resrouce to see what is going on in your area. There was a lot that I wasn’t aware of.
Outdoor Youth Summit
During National Camping Month, The North Face, in conjunction with The Outdoor Foundation, held the nation’s largest-ever outdoor youth summit in central park. The event was called Outdoor Nation and it brought together 500 youth delegates from across the country to discuss important environmental and social issues like park conservation and childhood obesity. At this youth summit, The North Face and The Outdoor Foundation announced the establishment of a grant program called The Explore Fund that will donate $300,000+ in support to organizations that encourage youth outdoor participation, focus on sustainability initiatives, or help to create a connection to nature that will empower the future leaders of tomorrow.
As National Camping Month Comes to a close, Babes and Kids and The North Face wants families to continue to go camping through the rest of the summer months and get outdoors all year long, so we are doing a gear giveaway to get you started!
Win It
One Babes and Kids reader will win a camping gear prize package valued at over $160, which includes: an Interval 25 day pack, Stowable Vaporwick Endurance Hat, Planet Explore Water Bottle, and 1 year-long subscription to Backpacker Magazine
Here’s How to Enter: (This entry is mandatory)
- Tell me your favorite spot to go camping.
Additional Entries
- Tweet about this giveaway. (daily entry) – 2 entries
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- Comment on any non giveaway post that you haven’t previously commented on – 2 entries
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Please leave each entry as a separate comment. Contest is open to US residents and will end at 11:59 MST on July 14th. Winner will be drawn via random.org and has 48 hours to respond to winning e-mail or prize will be forfeited and given away in a live giveaway.
The information in this article was provided by the representing PR company and The North Face. Prize package also provided by The North Face. I did not receive any product or compensation for this post, and all opinions are 100% mine.
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Yosemite national park!
In the summer I like to camp in the mountains north of McCall. It’s about 20 degrees cooler than it is here in the valley, and it’s only a couple hours drive.
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my favorite spot to go camping is the Angeles National Forest
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there’s a great campground nearby we like, wampatuk
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Chena Lakes Recreation Area in Alaska
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Olympic National Park in Washington state is my favorite so far.
I love camping on secluded beaches. you know the ones you have to hike through the sand to get to
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Anderson Reservoir in Idaho
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Enchanted Rock state park is our favorite place to go camping.
My favorite spot for camping is Kentucky Lake. Just beautiful.
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My favorite camping spot is Lake Alamanor in northern California.
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