* * My Interests * *

I would say that I tend to have many personal interests. I like to try and explore life by doung different things. If I had to choose my top three favorite things to do in my free time, I think I would pick:

#1 Camping ~

Camping is one of my favorite things to do in general. I have loved camping every since I was really young because I used to do it with my family almost every weekend. Some websites that give more information about camping can be found below:

flypgs.com	koa.com	blm.gov
This article gives a breif overview on the basics of camping and different steps on how to prepare the correct way.	This article gives beginner tips and tells you what type of gear you may need to camp safely and successfully.	This article informs about the legal aspect of camping on public grounds and how you can camp while following the law.

#2 Hiking ~

Hiking has always been one of my favorite things to do during the summer. I enjoy hiking in Vermont the most. I hike up Mount Killington every year with my girlfriend and her family and it is some of the most fun I have during the summer. Some websites that give more information about hiking can be found below:

shejumps.org	nps.gov	explore-share.com
This articles gives a run down of beginner hiking trails, tips, and gear you may need in order to be safe and prepared for the hike you want to do.	This article explains the benefits of hiking and all the different ways that it benefits your mind and body.	This article gives some information about different kinds of hikes and the best seasons to do each.

#3 Video Games ~

I have played video games my whole life and I have always had fun doing so. It brings me happiness being able to have fun with my friends in an online environment. I enjoy playing many different types of video games and will continue to discover more. Some websites that give more information about vide games can be found below:

history.com	theesa.com	twinkl.com
This article gives a breif history on video games, where the concept originally came from, and how they have evolved.	This article shows statistical facts on how popular video games are nationwide and just how many people really play them.	This article explains what video games really are and their rise in overall popularity over the years.