LAND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES

land recreational activities

are out door recreational activities encompasis any leisure time pursuits conducted on land,ranging from sports and camping to hiiking, biking.

camping

An outdoor activity involving overnight stays in a temporary shelter, like a tent; or experiencing nature and engaging in recreational activities.

front country and back country

types of camping

front country

sometimes also called "car camping,” is camping planned campgrounds where it is closed to vehicles with certain amenities (such as bathrooms and stores) and emergency aid.

back country

-the opposite, where no amenities are readily available and motorized vihicles cannot reach the camping site.

thomas hiram holding

Father of modern camping

1908

Published the first Camper’s Handbook

1901

- Founded the Association of Cycle Campers

1891

One of the first campsites was established on the Isle of mann, attracting around 600 people per week by late 1800's

1932

The Federation Internationale de Camping et de Caravvaning (FICC) was founded, marking the start of international camping activities.