Alpine Shop has been celebrating the Great American Backyard Campout for more than five years on the fourth weekend of every June. Beginning in 2020, the National Wildlife Federation expanded the event into a summer-long promotion aimed at finding fun ways for people to connect with nature and learn about wildlife and rebranded it the Great American Campout. Who are we to argue?

So, celebrate the Great American Campout with us this weekend! Alpine Shop in St. Louis is sponsoring the Des Peres Park Campout as part of our observance of this summer highlight holiday, but, according to the guidelines of the event on-line, all you have to do is take the pledge to camp, even if it's under a tent in your living room.

The main idea of the event is to take some time to enjoy nature and the relaxation it provides, as so many of us have discovered during the pandemic.

If you're ready to get outside this weekend, visit the National Wildlife Federation page for some more ideas and then check out our Camping Checklist at alpineshop.com for what to bring along!