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Ah, the peace and tranquility of camping in the great outdoors. There's nothing like it. The fresh air, the sounds of nature, the clean water and sleeping under a blanket of stars.
Oh, wait—don't forget the bugs, the risk of getting lost in thousands of acres of uninhabited forest, hungry bears and an unexpected downpour. On second thought, maybe camping isn't quite the summer vacation you had in mind.
Before you pull up your tent stakes and tight roll your sleeping bag, give Mother Nature another chance. Camping really can be a vacation like no other—in a good way. Outdoor experts give WebMD tips on how to be a happy and healthy camper, starting with a good game plan.
SOURCES: Rob Burbank, director, public affairs, Appalachian Mountain Club, Gorham, New Hampshire. Bryan Fons, manager, Outdoor Recreation Information Center, Denver. Bruce Jurgens, manager, REI, Reading, Massachusetts. Outdoor Recreation Information Center. Oricon website. REI website. Appalachian Mountain Club website.
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