Cool Backyard Camping: Great Things to Do in the Great Outdoors
Comp Cit ave you ever been camping before Do you think you have go to a state or national park to do it Or to a big campground Not true You can camp in your own backyard No backyard No problem Any outdoor space will do We spend most of our lives inside Take a second to count the hours You sleep inside You eat inside You study inside That's life in the 21st century You've got to get
Try backyard camping You can make great outdoor food You can play great outdoor games It all happens outside And it's all good They don't call it the great outdoors for nothing A NATURAL RECHARGE What s so great about the great outdoors A lot Being outside exposes us to the sun's natural light The sun gives us vitamin D Vitamin D keeps our bodies strong Exposure to sunlight helps regulate our sleeping patterns The more you are outside the easier it is to fall
BACKYARD CAMPING ere are some of the things you ll need to make nature and the great outdoors your home away from home SHELTER Is it warm out Not a rain cloud in sight Consider camping under the stars Otherwise you'll want a tent to keep you warm and dry CLOTHING Make sure you dress appropriately Day and nighttime temperatures can vary greatly Dress in layers and be prepared
ESSENTIALS DAN BEDDING FOOD LIGHT Sleeping bags are portable You can't bring the entire If the moon is full you can beds Some are made for refrigerator outdoors But that use its light when you camp extremely cold weather doesn't mean you can't eat But most nights you'll want to Others are lighter for warmer great food Check out the rely on a flashlight climates You can make a bed recipes in this book for ideas out of blankets