I just got back from another amazing camping trip. It taught me how to get out of my comfort zone, how much I truly adore my crazy family, how to appreciate my surroundings, and how to say yes to adventure.

Here are five reasons why you should definitely try camping too:

1. You get to unplug from the world.

It's nice to get away from the craziness of being on the phone all the time. Clearing your mind in nature and making memories with no distractions is the perfect time to do that.

2. S'Mores.

ENOUGH SAID. What happens around the campfire, stays around the campfire... (even if you eat 20 smores at once on accident).

3. You don't have to worry about appearances.

It's okay to get dirty and look messy once in a while. It's nice to not have to worry about looking all put together and it helps you appreciate your showers at home even more.

4. You learn to improvise.

I only packed a certain amount of clothes and the weather at night was way colder than I expected. So I improvised and wore 4 jackets, 2 pairs of pants, and 2 pairs of socks to bed!! Even though I looked like a marshmallow, I saw that complaining wasn't going to get me anywhere and learned how to figure it out. Usually in every situation during camping, it's a game of figuring situations out and making the best of the experience.

5. Uninterrupted time to think.

In the middle of the huge forest, you realize how tiny your daily problems really are. It's important to set time aside to think and the mountains is a perfect place to do so. The fresh air and quiet environment allows you to finally relax a bit.

So I urge you to enjoy the hot campfire, stars that look unreal, and amazing time to relax and have fun.