WHAT:  The National Wildlife Federation’s annual Great American Backyard Campout

WHEN: Saturday, June 26

WHERE:  Anywhere you want to camp – your backyard, a campsite, with your family or a group

WHY: To spend quality time together, promote the beauty and benefits of the great outdoors, and even enjoy the night sky

It is a fact that people who spend more time outdoors experience greater health benefits – like stronger bones, better eyesight, and happier minds – than those who spend a lot of time indoors.  The National Wildlife Federation’s Great American Backyard Campout offers an excellent opportunity to share the joys of the outdoors with friends and family and to promote the benefits of our natural world.  It’s also a good time to share the night sky with others – June’s Full “Strawberry” Moon rises at sunset on Saturday night!

Whether you’re camping as a family or a group, in your backyard or in a park, the National Wildlife Federation offers great preparation tips, fun activity guides, suggestions for creating fund-raising teams, and even an opportunity for Great Campout t-shirts!  Visit the NWF’s campout site to learn more, and remember, don’t forget to Look Up while you’re Camping Out!

(If you’re on Twitter, you can share this event with others by using the #campout hashtag in your tweets!)