Key Highlights
- Many Americans are searching for ways to feel more connected to other human beings today — with a new study suggesting that a certain outdoor activity holds promise for accomplishing just that.
- For some, camping in the great outdoors has become a way to step away from daily pressures and spend time in open-air environments that encourage not just balance but also connection. Campspot’s 2026 Travel Trend Outlook reported recently that 75% of travelers seek a stronger sense of community, according to the Michigan-headquartered online marketplace.
- Travelers blame work-life imbalance, fewer shared experiences and increased screen time for the way they feel, the study noted.
- DOLLY PARTON REIMAGINES TRAVEL FOR TRUCKERS, FAMILIES AND ROAD TRIPPERS IN HOT NEW VENTURE Jeff Bettin, general manager of marketplace at Campspot, said in a release, "We’re seeing travelers crave not just quiet, but closeness — whether it’s with family, friends or complete strangers around a campfire." Mental health and relationship expert Argie Allen-Wilson, Ph. D., who was not affiliated with the study, told Fox News Digital the unique social and emotional environment of campgrounds can help people build trust with others.
- Many Americans have turned to camping as a way to connect with others — and leave behind their everyday pressures.
