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Go Camping to Unwind in Mother Nature

June is Camping Month and there is no better time to enjoy the great outdoors with family and friends.

Research shows that leaving the hustle and bustle of daily life for camping in nature can improve one’s physical and mental well-being.

Dalton Breeding, a trip guide at Missouri State University’s Foster Recreation Center (FRC), offers his knowledge about camping and some helpful tips. 

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The FRC’s Outdoor Adventures organizes a variety of trips that provide hands-on learning and training. They are open to the public. To find out more, visit the FRC's website or call 417-836-5334. 

A native of Malaysia, Emily moved to Springfield in 2010 and started working at Missouri State University in 2014. She’s currently the assistant director in the Office of Strategic Communication. She has a BA in Mass Communications from Colorado State University-Pueblo and a Master of Journalism from Carleton University in Ottawa, Canada.