Camping

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Camping is a form of outdoor recreation or outdoor education involving overnight stays with a basic temporary shelter, such as a tent. Camping can also include a recreational vehicle, a sheltered cabin, a permanent tent, a bivy or tarp, a hammock, or no shelter at all. Typically, participants leave developed areas to spend time outdoors in pursuit of activities that provide enjoyment or educational experiences. Spending the night away from home distinguishes camping from day-tripping, picnicking, and other outdoor activities. Camping as a recreational activity became popular among elites in the early 20th century. With time, it grew in popularity among other socioeconomic classes. Modern campers frequent publicly owned natural resources such as national and state parks, wilderness areas, and commercial campgrounds. In a few countries, including Sweden and Scotland, public camping is legal on privately held land as well. Camping is a key part of many youth organizations around the world...

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