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IST 605: US National Parks

What to Bring!

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What to Bring List

This article serves as a great checklist for any campers to consider when gathering their gear to plan a camping trip to a US National Park. It covers material on proper preparation of water, food, bedding and shelter material, cooking supplies, camping supplies, and personal hygiene products and routines. This is definitely a valuable resource to keep in mind when during the planning phase of your camping trip.

 

Finding and Setting up Campsites

Finding Campsites

This article explains to readers the best way to prepare for choosing a campsite, and how to set up your site once picking one. It details the site selection and registration process, tips on how to pick the best campsite, a detailed explanation on how to set up a successful campsite, how to set up a tent specifically, and details on RV/Camper camping. 

Why Camping? What's so Great About it?

Why Camping?

This is an opinion piece listing the different reasons and possible benefits of camping in the National Parks. The article explains that some of the reasons people go camping can consist of traditions, digital detoxes, improving health, strengthening relationships with others, develop life skills, and more. This can be a great resource for anyone considering camping but unsure if the activity is exactly what they are looking for.