Camping at Black Mountain Reserve was a fun experience that I won't forget. The two mile hike up to the reserve in the heat was challenging, but when everyone  reached the reserve I developed a great feeling of accomplishment. During the hike I had the opportunity to take in my surroundings and enjoy the trees, hills, plants,rocks, and animals around me. Having my classmates by my side also made the hike and overall trip more enjoyable because we shared the experience together. Out of all of the sites I saw, the sunset was the most breath taking. It was then that I became most thankful for nature and the sun that shines bright on me each day. Taking the time to stop and remain quiet was important in getting the most out of this peaceful experience. After all of the beautiful site seeing, it was time to sit back and enjoy my company. I got to know many of my fellow students better through this trip and was glad that we could bond outside of the University in a more natural setting. We faced challenges such as hiking through the heat and setting up tents for the first time which drew all of us closer to each other. By the end of the trip I realized how important it is to keep the Earth clean and preserved so everyone can enjoy it the way I did. Camping at Black Mountain Reserve was refreshing and I can't wait to go back.