tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35923419809073812812024-02-19T06:59:05.792-08:00EcoFreak : The Conscious BlogA blog that centers around the issues impacting our environments today, both biological and urban.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger44125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3592341980907381281.post-69248192245139717692012-10-22T19:58:00.001-07:002012-10-22T19:58:30.342-07:00How is everyone being green today? Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3592341980907381281.post-63695936209431908772012-05-13T11:23:00.001-07:002012-05-13T11:23:54.403-07:00Whats in your fridge?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Whats in your fridge thats good, and whats in your fridge that isn't? Find out in this educational video.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3592341980907381281.post-23444486801997243892012-05-13T11:18:00.001-07:002012-05-13T11:18:02.527-07:00Watering your plants<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This is me teaching you how to water your plants properly without soaking them too much and killing them.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3592341980907381281.post-67102158102507193232012-05-08T19:11:00.000-07:002012-05-08T19:11:05.273-07:00End result for the volunteering job!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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So after we volunteered at millenium park with other groups, we took one big group picture! I was so happy that we actually went through with this and it took a lot out of our day, but it was worth it. Everyone in the environment, is.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3592341980907381281.post-77054411131576014182012-05-08T19:06:00.001-07:002012-05-08T19:06:17.450-07:00Aquaponics system!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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In biology we were required to make an aquaponics system to show what we learned about it. This is ours. It may not look on key, but it's the future of gardening since global warming has rendered some areas useless! Learn to make one and it's very simple to keep going!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3592341980907381281.post-63185788437321415402012-05-08T19:04:00.000-07:002012-05-08T19:04:02.145-07:00Volunteering with group UMAD!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This is the time when we volunteered with team UMAD! We all helped clean-up downtown millenium park! This provided that we all had images and different ideas to all add to this idea! I really liked this idea so I helped out! What have you done lately?Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3592341980907381281.post-66943281426202872442012-05-07T08:45:00.001-07:002012-05-07T08:45:07.257-07:00Green CTA Hybrid Busses<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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If you live in Chicago, you may have noticed that many of our city's buses are toting the words "clean air hybrid bus". Starting in 2007, Chicago initiated the use of 20 hybrid busses, and by 2009 the CTA was running more than 200. Compared to the old diesel busses, the CTA's hybrids have a 20% greater fuel efficiency, meaning that less money is spent on fuel and they can go farther with lower amounts of gas. Around when Chicago received their first electric busses, San Francisco did the same. They now have the 3rd largest hybrid bus fleet in the nation. Through running hybrid buses instead of diesel ones, the cost of fuel that needs to be paid by the city is lowered, and the amount of running time for the buses increases. It just goes to show that more and more people are trying to do their part in helping the environment. Sources:<br />
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If you're looking into buying a hybrid car, the most important thing to do is to look for valuable reviews and customer insight to help you pick your vehicle. These days, there are endless options for buying a hybrid car to fit any setting, whether you live in the city or suburbia. With great fuel economy potential, environmental benefits and good performance, hybrids might seem like the ideal car. However it's important to view all the cars on the market that you're interested in. Therefore, it might be worth your time to take a look at this list: <a href="http://usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/cars-trucks/rankings/Hybrid-Cars/">http://usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/cars-trucks/rankings/Hybrid-Cars/</a>. Here you will find critical reviews of the best cars on the market, as well as rankings based on performance, interior, exterior and safety.Kat K.http://www.blogger.com/profile/18326155497342014793noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3592341980907381281.post-61088691942392934442012-05-06T21:21:00.001-07:002012-05-06T21:21:15.098-07:00The Food Truck RevolutionAsk any food lover and they'll all say the same thing: the biggest up and coming food trend is the food truck. Similar to an ice cream truck, these original menus-on-wheels are nothing short of delicious and convenient. One of the best things about them is that they're also local, so you can find a food truck at any time of day wherever you are; food trucks can be found in any major city, from Atlanta to Washington D.C. They sell everything from tamales to cupcakes to health food, making them an option for any meal component you're in the mood for. See which trucks are near you at the truck tracker, right here: <a href="http://roaminghunger.com/">http://roaminghunger.com/</a>Kat K.http://www.blogger.com/profile/18326155497342014793noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3592341980907381281.post-29300901146540684002012-05-06T01:44:00.001-07:002012-05-06T01:44:05.542-07:00Green City Market<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Here in Illinois, the farmers market season is readily approaching, as are the regular shoppers. But one market, the Green City Market, is truly unlike the others. According to the website, it's Chicago's only real "green" farmers market, setting the standard for other farmers markets around the nation. You can find all kinds of delicious, locally grown produce there year 'round. Also, each stand's owner will hold no bars on educating you about how their food is grown, where it's grown and what it's grown with, meaning that you always know the exact origins of your food. However, the recent plus is, they just started their outdoor season! Not every day do you find such a perfect opportunity to combine great, natural food with lovely, natural surroundings. So pay a visit to their website today to learn more: <a href="http://www.greencitymarket.org/">http://www.greencitymarket.org/</a>Kat K.http://www.blogger.com/profile/18326155497342014793noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3592341980907381281.post-68295483470879522392012-05-06T01:15:00.001-07:002012-05-06T01:36:12.873-07:00Festivals: Go Green Outdoors<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Summer is almost here, and every avid music fan knows what that means! Yes! FESTIVALS! The highlight of many-a-summer, festivals are a beacon of joy for everyone from fangirls to groupies to people who just want to go out and have a good time outside in the sun. Coachella has come and gone, but now for Chicago locals, Lollapalooza 2012 is right around the corner! With performances from groups like the Black Keys and the Red Hot Chili Peppers, along with some dubstep sets, who could resist buying a pass or two? Or maybe three? Or, if you're really in the spending mood, buy a VIP ticket. No matter what tickets you get, though, it's a great reason to go outside and hang out for a day; turn off all the lights and leave the car at home! Sounds like a great summer day to me!<br />
Find more info on this year's lolla at <a href="http://www.lollapalooza.com/">http://www.lollapalooza.com/</a>Kat K.http://www.blogger.com/profile/18326155497342014793noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3592341980907381281.post-29188964071930500112012-05-06T01:07:00.000-07:002012-05-06T01:07:50.403-07:00Big Belly Solar<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Hey readers!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">As many of you who live in Chicago may have noticed, there are now solar compactor trash cans downtown! These eco friendly bins harness the power of the sun to compress trash and help recycle plastic and metals. These waste baskets "r<span style="background-color: white;">educe collection frequency by 80%, [free]</span><span style="background-color: white;"> up resources, [slash] fuel costs and [increase] recycling opportunities". Each standard "BigBelly Solar"trash can holds five times the amount of waste that a standard garbage can does, making trips to the bins by waste management to pick up the trash a lot less frequent, and therefore slashing the pollution that is caused by the machines. So, next time you have an empty Starbucks </span></span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">cup that you don't know what to do with, look for a BigBelly Solar waste collector.<br />You can find out more at <a href="http://bigbellysolar.com/">http://bigbellysolar.com/</a></span>Kat K.http://www.blogger.com/profile/18326155497342014793noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3592341980907381281.post-83605149880555968532012-04-30T22:15:00.000-07:002012-05-06T01:45:26.517-07:00Mighty Wallet: A Green Place to Store Your Green<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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If you're looking for a new, eco-friendly, and inexpensive wallet, you might want to pay a visit to <a href="http://www.mightywallets.com/">www.mightywallets.com</a>. There you will find uniquely designed wallets to fit every taste made of an innovative substance called Tyvek, which is a single, folded sheet of microfiber that has been bent to form a wallet. Also, 25% of the wallet is made of recycled plastic. And, naturally, 25% of the wallets themselves are also recyclable. The wallets are made in a lower-energy facility, which helps reduce Mighty Wallet's carbon footprint. Tyvek is also non-toxic and ph neutral, and only SGS certified, environmentally friendly inks. This is as good as it gets, and at only 15 dollars a pop, what do you have to lose?Kat K.http://www.blogger.com/profile/18326155497342014793noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3592341980907381281.post-33015886672047653922012-04-29T22:21:00.002-07:002012-05-06T01:45:45.196-07:0050 Ways; an Online List of Ways to Help the Environment<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Wondering what you can do to help the environment in a simple, convenient way? Well, now you have a solution. A production of Wire & Twine, "50 Ways" is a cool online list of 50 quick things that you can do to help the environment, and your wallet. Better yet, they're simple things that won't cost you anything significant in terms of time commitment. To see the list, visit here: <a href="http://www.50waystohelp.com/">http://www.50waystohelp.com/</a><br />
<br />Kat K.http://www.blogger.com/profile/18326155497342014793noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3592341980907381281.post-13163767886979768122012-04-29T21:35:00.001-07:002012-05-06T01:45:53.850-07:00Threadless Tees: Go Green, Look Awesome<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Want an easy, non-expensive way to go green? If so, take a look at the site (or store) of t-shirt company Threadless. Not only is Threadless a place to get "awesomely awesome" tees, tanks and sweatshirts, but they also sell ridiculously cool-looking re-useable tote bags, among other items ranging from iPhone cases to scarves to backpacks. What could possibly be better?<br />
As a business that operates locally inside the Chicagoland area with a warehouse down by the Madhouse and a sole store in Lakeview, their tees and other merch are produced solely to the amount required by the demands of the people, meaning that they can minimize waste through only manufacturing as much merchandise as they need. They also hold local design competitions, which people of all ages can participate in. The winning design in typically featured on a T-shirt, and the more successful designs can even make it onto the tote or messenger bags. Threadless is, as a whole, a great way to support local business and reduce waste by buying a super-cool reusable bag.<br />
You can visit their web page at <a href="http://www.threadless.com/">http://www.threadless.com/</a>Kat K.http://www.blogger.com/profile/18326155497342014793noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3592341980907381281.post-84855322524195389282012-04-29T21:22:00.001-07:002012-04-29T21:22:28.422-07:00What Teens Are Doing to Reach Out!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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All around the nation, there is an ever-increasing aspect of growing environmental awareness - especially among teenagers - that is encouraging people and families to take "green" action, especially in places such as homes and schools. Most people know that there are really simple things you can do to "go green"; you can change to fluorescent lightbulbs, buy a hybrid vehicle, or - even better - start riding your bike or taking public transportation instead of driving to places such as your work or the supermarket. But some teenagers are coming up with unique and inspirational ideas to help their communities go green. One 3 person group of Chicago teenagers have taken items such as trash bags and aluminum cans and have made dresses and shirts out of them as well as trendy accessories. What's even cooler? An elementary school is sponsoring the project, allowing them to use their auditorium and facilities to put on the show. Another group of 4 teenagers have organized a 3-part series of beach cleanups around Chicago, inspiring over 30 people to help clean up Chicago's shoreline. Steve Jobs once noted that "<span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 17px; line-height: 19px;">the [people] who are crazy enough to think that they can change the world, are the ones who do." So what are you waiting for?</span>Kat K.http://www.blogger.com/profile/18326155497342014793noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3592341980907381281.post-17667611966106755562012-04-17T17:34:00.000-07:002012-04-17T17:34:21.738-07:00Chicago Farmers Markets<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.jamieoreilly.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/chicago_farmers_market_neighborhood_events_spicy_veges.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://www.jamieoreilly.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/chicago_farmers_market_neighborhood_events_spicy_veges.png" width="320" /></a></div>Finally, Spring seems to be here to stay! With trees throughout the city bursting into full bloom and flower buds poking their heads out of the ground, one can not help but think how they can spend more time outdoors during the - in my opinion, best - but shortest season of the year. A great way to get out and around during the season are the Chicago Farmer's Markets. With over 70 vendors in places such as Beverly, Lincoln Park and Bucktown, there is almost certainly a farmers market near you. Although many vendors sell fresh produce among all other things, certain vendors will actually supply meals, such as fresh crepes, smoothies, burgers and even ice creams. You can find dates and other information through the official Chicago Farmers Markets website at: http://www.explorechicago.org/ key word "farmers markets".Kat K.http://www.blogger.com/profile/18326155497342014793noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3592341980907381281.post-28641240659304396792012-04-15T22:49:00.000-07:002012-04-15T22:49:30.333-07:00Going Green in a Beautiful Way<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.hypoallergenicmakeup.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/natural.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://www.hypoallergenicmakeup.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/natural.jpg" /></a></div>As a girl, I love using makeup to enhance my natural features as well as cool gadgets to help speed up my daily routines. But more than once has the question of "how does all this packaging and energy waste impact the environment?" crossed my mind. Sadly, it's hard to find eco-friendly packaging and products at your run-of-the-mill Walgreens or CVS. Luckily, Seventeen magazine has responded to many-a-reader's plea to produce a small slide show of beauty products that zero in on minimizing waste in addition to energy use. This compilation of yummy looking lipglosses, colorful eyeshadows and smooth foundations is enough to make any girl drool. Bonus! You'll even find affordable gift ideas in there, too.<br />
Here's the link: http://www.seventeen.com/beauty/tips/eco-beauty-products?click=main_sr#slide-1<br />
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Enjoy, Ladies!<br />
-KatKat K.http://www.blogger.com/profile/18326155497342014793noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3592341980907381281.post-17259684001088516172012-04-14T17:07:00.000-07:002012-04-14T17:07:49.158-07:00Working together with more teams!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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We worked together with another group to create a safe environment in which we can clean up glass, paper bags, plastic bags, wrappers, and assorted scattered plastics. This gave us both a way to see the other side in working together and getting extra training.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3592341980907381281.post-16469286655019992542012-04-14T17:04:00.001-07:002012-04-14T17:04:07.149-07:00Reactions to Cleaning the Beach.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This is the amazing reaction to doing something great in your community. It's fun and you feel satisfied immediately after! I think that if people would keep on doing this in their community, it can be really cool! I brought along my brother and my friend and we all did this and they thought it was really fun, and cool!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3592341980907381281.post-69875612853290228802012-04-14T17:00:00.001-07:002012-04-14T17:00:56.014-07:00Beach Clean-up<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This is what we did to clean up at 12th Street Beach in Chicago. Everything that you do in the environment can help in a big way. If more people can do this once in a while, the world would be a much safer place for animals and humans too.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3592341980907381281.post-34300653497709074742012-04-09T22:27:00.000-07:002012-04-10T06:32:05.488-07:00Chicago B-cycle Bike Share<br />
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<span style="background-color: black;"><span style="color: white;">Bike sharing has arrived in Chicago! <strong>Chicago B-cycle</strong>, operated by <strong>Bike and Roll Chicago</strong>, offers residents and visitors an entirely new, and green, way of exploring of the city. With B-cycle, Chicago joins Denver, Colorado; Montreal, Canada; and cities throughout Europe in offering bike-sharing to the public. </span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: black;"><span style="color: white;">Chicago B-cycle is designed to make all your short excursions fun and healthy. Simply check out a B-cycle when you need one, and return it to any open station when you arrive at your destination. It's quick, easy, affordable, and kind to the environment!</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: black;"><br /><span style="color: white;">With both monthly and day pass options available, riders can easily check out a bike at one of six convenient 'B-stations' located in and around downtown.</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: black;"><span style="color: white;">B-cycling is not only good for the environment, but it is good for you too!</span></span></div>Shay Basahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02129599947700045472noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3592341980907381281.post-85846330084647759782012-04-09T17:09:00.001-07:002012-04-09T17:09:45.710-07:00Expensive and bad for the environment!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Haven't you ever heard about these high gas prices? They are sky rocketing and as far as we can see, it's really expensive! Why not try something more eco friendly? Like biking to school? Or walking? Gas is as expensive as it is harmful to the environment and lets be honest, who wants to spend the extra cash?Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3592341980907381281.post-73555145424603899112012-04-08T18:36:00.000-07:002012-04-10T06:15:18.169-07:00Learn to Barter to Help Reduce Waste!<span style="background-color: black;"><span style="color: white;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">Bartering, believe it or not, is a great way to help the environment! Bartering websites, allow you to trade for items instead of spending money. It cuts back on waste, since instead of throwing out what you don't need, and buying new things, you can give the old to someone who wants it... in exchange for something new that you want!</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: black;"><span style="color: white;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">Bartering websites are gaining popularity all over Canada, with members exchanging everything from books, movies and furniture, to negotiating apartment swaps for low-cost family vacations. With sections for business bartering between companies, vehicle trade and services like music lessons and hairdressing, you can trade out the old for new without having to spend a dime. Check out</span><strong style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-image: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"> www.u-exchange.com</strong><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"> and</span><strong style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-image: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">www.transcanadabarter.com</strong><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"> for more information. </span></span></span>Shay Basahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02129599947700045472noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3592341980907381281.post-86194674592488489312012-04-06T09:20:00.000-07:002012-04-09T09:39:10.290-07:00Eco-Friendly Activities<span style="background-color: black;"><span style="color: white;"><br /></span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: black; color: white;">Summer is almost here, and these are some fun, eco-friendly activities to start thinking about!</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: black; color: white;"><strong style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">Ride a bike:</strong> The first way to make your summer more earth friendly is to ride your bike more often. This is good way to cut down on pollution and a great way to stay looking great. Riding your bike may not be ideal all-day-everyday but when popping over to a friends house or making a quick run to the market why not hop on that bike that has been collecting dust. If you’re your new to town or want to join a new club, check out bicycling clubs in your area. It’s a great way to meet new people and explore town!</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: black; color: white;"><strong style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">Camping:</strong> Camping is a cheap and eco-friendly activity that is great for all ages. It allows you to enjoy nature and spend quality time with friends and family. It can be as rugged or as modern as you like but if you want to be really eco friendly go for the rugged camping site. These will have little to no electricity and will truly test your survival skills. While camping, be sure to go on a hike, swim or just sit around the camp fire sharing scary stories.</span></div>
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