Coniferous trees are pretty and sound nice in the wind but I also love leaves blowing around in autumn. But hate that they get everywhere and make your pool a disaster. So I'll say
The way I see it; I've lived in New England (mostly deciduous) and in western Washington (mostly coniferous) they both hold the top spot for most beautiful places I've lived/known and the surrounding forests contribute to that. I'm a tree guy what can I say XD
Tent. I enjoy both styles of camping but nothing compares to tent camping and hearing rain hit the tent; so peaceful.