Did you know that since 2004, June has been designated, by Presidential designation, as the “Great Outdoors Month.” What does that mean? It’s really just a reminder to encourage people to get outside more and enjoy outdoor activites.

Why June? The warm summertime weather all around the country is the main reason. June is already an active recreational time for Americans with several official days and weeks related to outdoor activites.

Americans celebrate National Trails Day the first Saturday of June (June 2, 2007).

National Boating and Fishing Week is the first full week of June (June 2-10, 2007).

National Family Recreation Week is June 1-7 every year.

National Clean Beaches week is the last week of June (starting June 29 in 2007).

There’s lots of organized activities to participate in during the month of June plus lots of ways to just get outside and have some fun. Camping is the perfect way enjoy the outdoors, enjoy the fresh air and sunshine, and hopefully get some good heart pumping physical activity in too.

Make it your own personal proclamation this year to get outside more during the month of June, and all summer long, to enjoy yourself.