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A little forethought and organization down. Visit one of these great websites.
will payoff in a great memorable With the thousands of campgrounds from
adventure for that next outdoors which to choose, there is bound to be a
excursion you may have planned. place that is perfect for you and your
When you go camping you will need a family. Cross country skiing is another
camping lantern , camping stove and a popular way for the entire family to
camping cot as well as a flash light. visit and see beautiful winter
Then you have the glorious Sunset and landscapes. Many parks have several
after that why not get together with your excellent trails available for cross
neighboring campers for a story telling country skiing. Several National Parks
session and singsong round the campfire. will offer novice, intermediate and
If you thought a Camping Vacation would advanced trails for skiing.
be 'roughing it' and 'hard work' then Whether you have a tight budget or
think again, yes it will take some believe sky's the limit, you will find
planning but that's half the fun and it many camping supplies that range from as
won't be that much work. little as $20.00 all the way up to the
Camping for fun is a great way to enjoy hundreds.
the outdoors and relax. But before going Once your kids (and you) recover from
camping you will need to purchase camping the shock of having no television or
equipment one of the better places to get Internet access, you'll all have an
the gear you need is at camping world. eye-opening experience.
Severe weather can occur anytime of year Avoid eating food that has the following
and often with little warning. According characteristics:
to NOAA, lightning is one of the most Bitter taste
underrated severe weather hazards because Signs of decay or discoloration
it usually claims one or two victims at a Three-leaved growth pattern
time and does not cause mass destruction. SEAWEEDS FOR LIFE
Cycling is an excellent and convenient Although they appear slimy, seaweeds are
way to explore the national park or area one of the wilderness plants you can be
where you are staying. Bringing along almost 100% sure are safe to eat. Make
bicycles allows you to just get up and go sure, however, that you only eat seaweeds
wherever you are. which you have personally weeded out from
Campers will also bring a sleeping bag underwater. Don't eat seaweeds that have
and various accessories like torches, washed ashore because these may be
portable stoves, knives, food, etc. Some contaminated.
prefer to make a camp fire but this must BAITING FOR FOOD
be done very carefully and is prohibited Fishing is another safe method for
at some sites. satisfying your hunger. Search the woods
So, if you haven't experienced one of for any pole with a sharp tip so you can
life treats, try it. You will enjoy spear fishes effectively. Remember to
yourself more than you might think. Go clean the fish thoroughly first before
with the right people though. Are your frying it.
kids begging you to take them camping, HUNTING FOR FOOD
but you just can't find the time to take It's inadvisable for people who get lost
them on a camping trip? Or would you like in the woods to rely on hunting for food
to introduce your kids to the fun of simply because it's an activity that
camping for the first time, but aren't requires expertise. You will only waste
sure if they will enjoy it, or might get valuable time and energy if you insist on
scared? Either way, camping out in your playing hunter.
backyard will be a fun way to spend the TO CATCH A FLY
evening and night with your kids. Insects such as bugs, for instance, are
How to be a One Day Davy Crockett: Tips good sources of protein and fats. Forget
on Finding Safe Food in the Wilderness what you see and just savor the feeling
In the city, food is always within reach of finally having something to eat.
wherever we find ourselves in need of it. Lastly, whatever else you do, don't ever
That's why it's no wonder city folks let panic force you to make costly
become clueless when tragedy strikes and mistakes. Remain calm and stay hopeful
they are lost in the wilderness. For that you'll be rescued.
them, there's no difference between Just like your old scoutmaster used to
mistletoe and poisonous berries. Common say, "Always be prepared". Make a list
sense flees and panic automatically sets and check it three times before you leave
in once they realize they're lost in the on your camping trip.
denseness of looming trees and darkness. The experience might be missing urban
If you don't want the wilderness to get comforts that one is used to... but in
the best of you, here are some tips to return one gets to explore a lot that is
eat your way to safety: absolutely different from the usual city
WATER IS THE SOURCE OF LIFE life.
You can survive without food longer than Always be prepared for the weather when
you can survive without water. For that hiking. Carry a daypack with some water,
reason, it's imperative that you look for a rain/wind jacket, a fleece/wool jacket
a source of water before satiating your or sweater, a first aid kit and some
hunger. food. Good hiking boots are essential. On
NEVER MAKE ANY ASSUMPTIONS some of your hikes it is quite likely you
Poison is your worst enemy in the will come across wildlife such as moose,
wilderness. It's crucial that you don't black bears and grizzly bears, big horn
risk your health and safety on any wild sheep and deer.
conjectures. Rely on facts alone. Think Many of the activities you might be
one hundred times before taking a bite of interested in will be available in the
any plant or fruit unless you want to end towns near the parks. Various outfitters
up with a Snowhite-inspired death. and companies outside some of the popular
WARNING SIGNS OF INEDIBLE PLANTS National Parks will offer excursions that
Without proper expertise and knowledge, go into the parks. Check off items on the
it would be extremely difficult for desktop while at home, which in turn will
individuals to correctly identify which sync with the PDA. Take the PDA shopping
and which aren't safe to eat. There are, to see what's needed or optionally print
however, several warning signs that could out the list from each Excel work sheet.
prevent you from consuming any It also has a scrollable body and fixed
potentially dangerous food. header.
It's important when traveling to bring With the hectic life many of us lead it
along the proper clothing. Always include would certainly be great to just "get
some rain and windwear, a fleece jacket away" from civilization and have fun in
is also a good idea. A first aid kit and the wild outdoors. How many of us really
plenty of drinking water should always be know what to do when we get there or what
available. Of course if you are planning to take with us in the "survival pack"?
on doing any outdoor activities in the Camping can be a really refreshing lift
winter you will need more clothing etc. to life, but roughing it may not come
In the recent years, a lot of camping without some sort of price. Adequate
clothes are available in the market to preparation is a must and may prevent
make you comfortable and protect you when your trip into the wilds from becoming a
you go camping. Nevertheless, with the disaster.
excess supply of camping clothes you may Just the thing for negotiating the wilds
get confused as to what kind of clothes of the West Elk Mountains. I cruised
are right for you. south from Glenwood Springs, turned short
Other things to bring candles will work of the road to Aspen, and passed the
if you do not have a flash light but be beehive coke ovens of Redstone to the
very careful as a candle can start you town of Marble. In some ways, Marble is a
tent bedding on fire and will cause a modern ghost town, with dirt roads and
forest fire so never leave a candle un weather-beaten cabins, but as it hosts a
attended. Post Office and fire department, it
If you are going to use candles you will retains its "living" status. Then we had
have to be very careful that you do not enough space for dressing or cooking. The
start a fire. Rememer that the hot wax of bench-seat in back folds out into a
the candle can burn you if you get it on comfortable bed, so we were all set for
your skin. camping.
More on Outdoor Camping. The thought of Instead of going up to other campers and
camping alone can be very intimidating, saying, "Hi, I'm Kerry and I'm here by
especially if you're a woman. Ideally, it myself" ask questions like "How can I
is not something recommended to women new contact you if I experience a problem" or
to camping. "is this campground regularly
The next time you are planning on a patrolled?"Don't advertise you are by
great camping experience, don't let the yourself by finding campsites away from
hassle of choosing a campsite get you walking trails






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