Samantha Shook

Cloudcroft Camping! 🏕️

PUBLISHED: 4/26/2026


Hi friends!

This week I was able to go on my first camping trip of the year! It was a quick one nighter, but it recharged my soul & made me feel incredibly happy to be among the trees and to lay in some grass. &&&& I was able to go with one of my new friends (and her mother and doggo)! Cheers to blossoming friendships!

Although short in time, the camping trip was filled with adventure, meditations, good foods, and wholesome people.

We utilized our time by cooking hearty meals, reading/journaling, stretching in the meadow, hiking/roaming, running, observing nature, and engaging in deep talks. It was so beautiful!

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Our cutie tents!

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Our first feast begins!

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Mushrooms! A good find for me!

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Maria & her mother and doggo peacefully in the meadow!

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Me reading/journaling in the meadow!

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Waterfall on our hike!

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A random find while roaming on our hike!


In my own time during the trip, I woke up early to watch the sunrise & it did not disappoint ! It was the perfect time for me to meditate by myself and to be one with the sun!

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Morning coffee & the sunrise…say less!

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Me soaking up the beautiful sun!!

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Literally breathtaking!!


&&&&& everything about the area we camped in was gorgeous & peaceful! The sky was my favorite part! Here’s a few extra sky pictures !

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All in all, I had a wonderful time. I feel so at peace camping and being in nature in general. It was so much fun getting to experience this with my new friend as well!

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Such happy campers…me and Maria!


This was a great kickoff to the season of camping! More camping adventures & adventure in general to come!

Thanks for reading!

Love, Sam! đź’›

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