Wednesday, June 03, 2009

Great Outdoors Month To be honest, when I hear the phrase "The Great Outdoors" my first inclination is to think of the 1988 John Candy movie. While my mother and I are firm believers that the closest we come to camping is a three-star hotel, apparently there are plenty of you out there who enjoy snuggling up with mother nature. Those willing to bond with mosquitoes and bears, you're in luck. June is Great Outdoors Month! Getting outdoors, especially in our nation's national parks, is a great and economical way to see the natural splendor of our country. It is also a fun way to be active- doing recreational activities like fishing, biking, and hiking. Visit Recreation.gov to find your perfect camping site. Have any family camping trip stories to share? Tips on having a safe and fun time outdoors? Leave your comments; I'll check them out while I'm doing my own version of "camping" - in Vegas. - Colleen [Gov Gab: Your U.S. Government Blog] 3:20:53 PM

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