Read the paragraph.

When we arrived at the campground, our parents gave us permission to explore our surroundings. First, we found a flat, sheltered area to set up our tents. Next, we located a great area in the forest with a lot of firewood and fun trees to climb. It was going to be a great trip!

Which word best works in place of explore, based on the context of the paragraph?

A.research
B.investigate
C.analyze
D.discover