What is Great American Backyard Campout?
The Great American Backyard Campout is a one-night event for families, youth and individuals to camp out in their backyards or local parks and to discover the fun of being in the great outdoors. The Great American Backyard Campout (GABC) provides an opportunity for everyone to relive — or to experience for the first time — how much fun it is to spend a night sleeping under the stars and enjoying the sounds of nature at night. Held each June, the Great American Backyard Campout is a national event that encourages individuals, youth, friends and families to camp out together for one night. Camping out in the backyard is an excellent introduction to this favorite pastime and the first step families can take to get outdoors and explore nature. For how-to tips about this easy and fun activity, visit www.backyardcampout.org. The site also includes suggested activities, recipes, wildlife guides and more. Each year the number of campers has steadily grown. The locations and types of campsite
