THIRTYFOUR CAMPGROUNDS

Camping can make us feel a powerful connection to nature and our rugged backwoods forebears. Campers once confronted the elemental f acts of life, but now, the millions of Americans taking to the road on camping trips are more likely to drive to a campground, hook up service conduits, connect to WiFi, drop their awnings, and set out patio chairs. It is as if, Martin Hogue observes, each campsit e functions as a stage upon which campers perform a series of ritualized activities (pitching the tent, building a fire, cooking ove r flames)...[Read more]