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Camping Facts You Should Know

A little knowledge can go a long way, especially when camping or spending time outdoors with a group of friends. All of the facts listed are specific to camping, and can be great conversation starters that will show off your knowledge of the outdoors to your friends.  1. About 3 million people camp at parks run by the National Park Service every year according to the Outdoor Industry Association. 2. Deer can jump as high as 10 feet in the air from a full sprint. 3. Wildfires are probably more common than you think. Over 100,000 wildfires occur every year in the United States alone. 4. Wildfires move quickly. Some reach speeds of 14 miles per hour, so never go anywhere near a wildfire and check for advisories before heading out to a campsite. 5. Ticks must be connected to their hosts for at least a day and a half–36 hours–to pass Lyme disease. 6. In 2009 alone, there were more than 30,000 reported cases of Lyme disease. 7. A mouse can squeeze through an incredibly small space than...