Many people, even those who love being outdoors, often forget what it means to truly disconnect from our devices. In today’s world, distancing ourselves from our phones, particularly social media, is far trickier in practice than on paper, as our devices beckon us back with notifications and promises of short-term dopamine boosts. Article content

I have faced these same struggles, but my recent trip to Two O’Clock Creek Campground, which has no service, reminded me that my relationships with others feel far more meaningful and genuine when I truly detach from my phone. Article content

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It was the May long weekend, and my friend group was only 30 minutes away from the campsite when we were shown just how different life is without reception. Black smok

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