Have you ever been camping?
Camping is one of my main loves in life. It was one of the first things as an adolescent that I realized I truly enjoyed. My cousins from North Carolina would come up each summer to stay a few weeks with our grandma and grandpa. during this time pap would set up the tent and allow us to camp in the yard in-between their house and ours. No adult supervision (so we thought). We would roast marshmallows for s’mores and tell childish scary stories. The scary stories were always a part I enjoyed because my cousins were rather sheltered and easily scared.
Through high school I would camp across the highway at the river front with friends. We would always have rotations of marijuana in joints, blunts, bowls, and other various smoking devices. You know we obviously also had our share of alcohol, and underage river front fires. How we didn’t get busted one time I still don’t understand.
I eventually took my siblings and their friends to their first Ohio river waterfront camping night. I don’t know if they continued going and kept with the tradition or if it was a one off. However, 2 nineteen-year-old baby adults and at least 6 thirteen year olds camping was probably the least fun, most sober camping trip I ever had.
I also just recently crossed a camping trip off my bucket list and a few hikes. My partner and I camped on Lake Superior last June. It was to die for. The views, the semiprecious stones, the water, and just the relaxing atmosphere Munising, Michigan has to offer is undeniable.
This summer I plan to add a few more camping trips to different Great Lakes. I do know for sure Ontario is mid June so be on the lookout for that. I hope y’all find something you love as much as I do camping, it’s freeing.
🖤What do you think about camping? Best and worst memories?
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