A Lesson in Camping Etiquette From the Stringband Jamboree
2007-08-13 15:13:00
To be fair, the Jamboree itself wasn't bad. By the time we cut through the traffic and filled our bellies, we managed to see three artists, and two of them were really good. The first, Rachel Ries, is who we were most excited about. Her smooth, somewhat airy vocals don't sound unlike many other airy-voiced chanteuses, but her lyrics are lovely enough to set her apart, and sweet enough to aptly complement a chilly evening in a dark field upstate. (Ok if we call it that?)
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Roosevelt Named Mississippi State’s Best Campground
2007-08-15 17:47:00
Roosevelt is not only a favorite attraction for Mississippi
ans but for out-of-state residents as well. In addition to developed and tent camping, the park offers accommodations including vacation cabins and group camping. A swimming pool and slide, picnic areas, nature trails, tennis courts and playground offer something for the whole family. The park’s renowned Shadow Lake offers 160 acres of fresh water for water skiing, fishing and boating.
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Himatangi Beach camping ground was named the top camping ground in new zealand
2007-08-14 19:44:00
Foxton Estuary has been named
the top bird- watching spot. That's the place to go for a true dinkum Kiwi holiday with hosts who know how to do things properly. And, of course, the rivers inland here and over in Pahiatua and Dannevirke are some of the best trout fishing rivers in the country. Camping, bird watching, fishing are all natural attributes we could use to build a mini tourism income. But it depends on the will to act and the will to fight to keep the rivers and streams as clean as possible.
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Yosemite - Sleeping in a bag or in a hotel bed?
2007-08-14 19:35:00
YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK — A creature of habit, Brian Ouzounian joins a swallow-like migration each summer to this park's glacier-cleaved valley. Ouzounian has camped in Yosemite
Valley in nearly every one of his 57 years, setting down stakes a week at a time with family and friends at the panoramic junction of the Merced River and Tenaya Creek. He lives for those days and the memories of them. Morning hikes to the valley rim. Inner-tube afternoons on the river. Nights in a sleeping bag, under the stars. First light striking Glacier Point. Sizzling bacon, chirping birds and the burbling river play a symphony to his soul.
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Camping Catalina: Going for the geocache
2007-08-13 16:34:00
Newbies to the island, we wanted to remain within walking distance of the main drag and get to know Avalon. For seven people on a budget, that meant staying at the only Catalina Island campground that's within the city's 2 square miles: Hermit Gulch. It's a bit more civilized than Catalina's four other campgrounds, which include — at the opposite end of the spectrum and the opposite end of the 21-mile island — isolated Parson's Landing, a hike-in primitive site with no fresh water. Hermit Gulch, on the contrary, is "close to Avalon, with hot showers and flush toilets, a microwave, vending machines, shuttle," said amiable ranger Waylon Graham.
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Camping without crowds in Ontario's north
2007-08-19 18:53:00
On a long weekend in summer, Ontario
's famed Algonquin Provincial Park hosts about 25,000 campers -- about the same number as Mississagi Provincial Park receives all year. The difference is largely a matter of longitude. The further north you travel, the fewer people you're likely to run into. If you are planning a camping trip this year, here's a list of Northern Ontario's family friendly provincial parks.
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Hampshire has been named the camping capital of the UK
2007-08-18 16:38:00
"It has delightful landscapes, market towns, cathedral cities, historic buildings, coastal scenery, country parks and the New Forest - so many things for people to do, I think that's why it's proving to be a popular place to visit. Majestic broadleaf forest, attractive lowland heath and chocolate box villages combine with easy access to the coast to make Hampshire
a popular choice with campers. Hampshire is great for camping because it's a beautiful area and it has a lot of campsites.
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Camping in the Sierra Nevada Mountains
2007-08-16 17:59:00
We sat on folding chairs around the crackling fire, sipping beer, while our cook prepared a dinner of surprising delicacy. Surprising, because in the heart of the John Muir Wilderness, 10,000 feet above sea level, this bespectacled man had conjured a tasty, three-course meal, capped by a freshly baked pineapple upside-down cake and kettle-brewed coffee filtered through a tube sock.
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Camping in River Falls’ Hoffman Park' Wisconsin
2007-08-23 17:08:00
For Sally Jacobson and her husband, Marvin, it’s camping. “We’ve tried timeshare, but it was a bummer,” Sally said. “People are more friendly when you camp than when you motel-it or condo-it. They come out and talk to each other, We come to this particular campground because it is neat, it is clean, it is quiet, it is safe, it is pet-friendly and the people who come here pick up after their pets,” Sally said. “This is the most reasonable campsite you can find and the set up is great.”
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Reading Festival - Important Camping Info
2007-08-22 12:25:00
It has been a difficult month for the Festival
Republic crew onsite at Reading
. When the site build started on July 25th, a fair amount of the site was under water from the flooding in the Berkshire area. Thanks to the hard work of all on site and massive support from Reading Borough Council and the Environment Agency, we are pleased to say that the southern leg of the greatest festival in the world will happen.
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Line for Walnut Valley Festival camping grows
2007-08-27 20:25:00
Walnut Valley
Festival
campers still have over a week to wait before claiming a prime camping spot for this years festival but that hasn't stopped dozens from lining up early. The annual festival, which starts Sept. 12 at the Winfield Fairground, will hold its Land Rush for camping spots on Sept. 6. Well over a hundred campers are already in the rush line.
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"Glamorous camping": tent, butler, $595 a night
2007-08-25 19:43:00
The number of visits to U.S. national parks is declining, but "glamping" — glamorous camping — is on the rise in North America after gaining popularity in Africa and England, where luxury tents come with Persian rugs and electricity to power blow dryers. Resorts such as Paws Up that expand on the dude-ranch concept are reporting increased bookings, another sign that luxury travel remains one of the strongest and fastest-growing segments of the tourism industry.
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How to Camp Like a Millionaire
2007-08-31 17:44:00
Today, in my final salute to Action August, I focus on the gear and goodies that turn a mere camping trip into a luxurious experience.Whether you're traveling on foot or by boat, the main idea in ultimate camping is not to be lugging stuff for long. So you can dispense with all this ultra-light nonsense. Go ahead -- bring along every conceivable camping luxury item.
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New yurts offer great camping opportunity at King County’s , WA
2007-08-29 19:31:00
Featuring tall trees, green fields and an envious location at the confluence of the Snoqualmie and Tolt rivers, Tolt MacDonald Park is one of the true gems of King County
’s regional park system King County
Parks - Your Big Backyard - offers more than 25,000 acres of parks and natural lands, including such regional treasures as Marymoor Park and Cougar Mountain Regional Wildland Park, 175 miles of regional trails, plus pools and a world-class aquatic center. By cultivating strong relationships with non-profit, corporate and community partners, King County Parks enhances park amenities while reducing costs.
Rethinking camping
2007-09-23 06:30:00
The Mount Hood National Forest's White River Station campground offers a no-frills deal: 10 bucks gets you a picnic table made from a split log, a fire pit, a dusty patch to pitch a tent, a nearby outhouse and a mesmerizing view of the gurgling White River and forested slopes glowing in the sun. But it's a deal that may not last. The U.S. Forest Service is rethinking how many recreation facilities it can keep up as funding for campgrounds, picnic areas and trails dries up. As the Mount Hood forest considers its choices, smaller, less-used sites such as this one may get farmed out to concessionaires or volunteers -- or even closed.
Camping in Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks
2007-09-20 05:58:00
After a five-hour haul up to Sequoia National
Park with a tent and cooler stuffed for a weekend camping sojourn in big-tree country, you wouldn't dream of pulling into Lodgepole campground at dusk without a reservation. More than 200 chock-a-block campsites occupy this unofficial Mission Control for car campers in one of the country's most popular parks. And on a warm evening in late summer, with the world's largest tree hulking just minutes down the road and a 20% chance of isolated thunderstorms hovering somewhere above the western Sierra, you can bet that every one of them will be occupied by a friendly family grilling slabs of meat under a dome of cloudless sky.
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Paddling down the river
2007-09-16 04:21:00
The Flint River has been one of Molloy’s favorite waterways to paddle on this trip, as well as the Chattanooga River, the Okefenokee Swamp and the Altamaha river. “That’s the cool thing about Georgia — the diversity,” Molloy said. The fruit of Molloy’s labor will be published through Falcon Press in 2008. “The book’s going to come out next spring,” Molloy said. Molloy stumbled across his profession while attending the University of Tennessee in Knoxville, Tenn., when a college chum invited him on a camping trip.
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Camping In Canada
2007-09-11 19:37:00
KOA plans to keep adding upscale features to all of its camps so that they resemble the 1,000 Islands/ Ivy Lea site in Ontario, Canada
. Here, campers can watch the latest and classic movies at the movie theater, soak in the 21-foot hot tub with a waterfall, work out in the fitness center or play videogames in the large arcade. The site also organizes daily events such as ice cream socials and barbecues. Though there is enough at the campsite to keep vacationers entertained, the area also offers plenty to do. There are 40 golf courses nearby such at the 18-hole Smuggler's Glen built among the rolling hills the region is known for. Travelers can also boat and fish on the St. Lawrence River, hike on nature trails and visit Boldt and Jorstadt Castles.
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A suggestion for late summer camping and trout fishing
2007-09-07 16:28:00
Now that the big, busy, crowd-packed Labor Day weekend is behind us, and if you're looking for a nice quiet, late summer weekend of camping and fishing, my suggestion is a location not that far from here that is known as Lundy Lake, Calif. If you're not familiar with Lundy, you are probably asking yourself, "What is Lunday Lake and where in the heck is it?"
Camping trips now include wireless Internet
2007-09-04 17:29:00
It turned out that the great outdoors offered much of what we had remembered, and then some. I couldn't recall sharing our days under the sun and nights under the stars with so many people. Much to my dismay, this appeared to be our new normal. We were expecting our second child at the time, and I couldn't see the three, soon to be four of us out on a canoe or kayak trip any time soon. Ironically, the Internet
is a useful tool when booking a campsite. After finding many parks were too full to accommodate our impromptu plan, we discovered a website that turned out to be somewhat indicative of the campground itself. Multi-coloured lights glittered and flashed - virtual stars, I think. Unbelievably, this park also boasted Free! Wireless! Internet access.
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Camping in Kenya
2007-09-02 16:47:00
Naivasha — forget the volcanic dust — has become one of the convenient weekend getaway destinations, perhaps because it is only 45 minutes from Nairobi and it has turned out to be synonymous with campers. Camping
is an outdoor experience that is slowly catching on with the urban youth who take drives to the nearest sites on weekends. According to Waruguru Gichuki of Downtreader Adventures, it is common to see people headed to Naivasha to camp every weekend.
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Biking, hiking and camping on the dry side of the Cascades
2007-09-27 03:15:00
Wenatchee Confluence State Park is one of many dry-side parks that offer opportunities for one (or maybe even two) more camping trips before the rains come and the tent, tarps and RV are put away for the year. State parks such as Pearrygin Lake, Yakima Sportsman and Lake Wenatchee still offer sun if not the 90-degree temps of summer. Plus, in fall, it's a heck of a lot easier to get a campsite at such parks. No need to reserve a site months in advance; just show up and you should have the pick of the sites, perhaps even that primo spot that in summer you could only dream about landing.
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Namibia camping and tour, $1,445
2007-10-04 06:08:00
Trip details: Much of Namibia
remains unspoiled, and the country is known for its wide horizons, contrasting landscapes, and the lowest population density in Africa. (Namibia gained a major burst of fame when Brangelina chose to camp out there for the birth of their child, Shiloh.) Premier Tours' Camping Safari package is made for no-frills adventure seekers. The group sets out from the capital of Windhoek and travels south, stopping in the town of Rehoboth in central Namibia, before reaching the Namib Desert. A four-by-four desert vehicle will be the sole means of transportation throughout the journey. You'll take day and night walks as well as game drives to explore the surrounding flora and fauna. The Drifters Desert Camp next to the protected Namib Rand Nature Reserve is your base for two nights.
Minnesota state parks - Fall Camping
2007-09-30 08:01:00
"The fall color season brings visitors out for events and programs or to hike, camp and enjoy the scenic beauty of our state parks," said Courtland Nelson, director of the DNR Division of Parks and Recreation. Nelson said that of the 67 Minnesota
state parks and recreation areas that offer camping, all but four have camping this fall. The four parks are: Old Mill in northwestern Minnesota, Monson Lake in west central Minnesota, Kilen Woods and Lake Louise in southern Minnesota. Red River State Recreation Area in East Grand Forks will keep their campground open through Sept. 30 when it will close for the season.
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Modern Camping
2007-10-12 16:15:00
You will find that when it comes to camping, you don't just want to sleep in an tent, but you will want to get a commercial RV and use the commercial campgrounds as an alternative camping experience. You will want to make sure that you think about the alternative camping ways to the sleeping tent. You will want to make sure that you think about some of the basic tips to camping. You will want to think about camping in a way for the traditional camping and the modern camping ways. You will find that there are many elements like the wind and the rain that could ruin a traditional camping vacation; however, it will not ruin an RV camping trip. You can go camping no matter what the weather is like.
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Camping fees might take hike
2007-10-07 04:10:00
PIERRE - A basic increase of $2 in most daily camping fees at South Dakota state parks is being recommended by the state Game, Fish and Parks Commission. The commission accepted the recommendation of the department staff at a meeting Thursday in Pierre. The fees are scheduled for a public hearing Nov. 1 and 2 in Gettysburg and could be finalized by the commission after the hearing. "The increases we're proposing are basically inflationary increases," said Doug Hofer, director of the department's Division of Parks and Recreation.
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Travellers move on
2007-10-17 05:32:00
New age travellers who were camping in the car park at High and Over have moved on.They were spotted there last week but had left the site by the weekend.The car park is owned by Seaford Town Council and is managed on their behalf by Lewes District Council.A spokeswoman for Lewes District Council said, "When we became aware that travellers were in the car park we asked NCP to take enforcement action to prevent them camping overnight in the car park. NCP subsequently issued fixed penalty notices."
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Welcome to Elk Camp
2007-10-21 07:08:00
This is elk camp, where hunters embrace the miseries of winter camping to join in time-honored traditions that are tantamount to seven straight Boys' Nights Out sandwiched around grueling days trying to put wild meat in the freezer."Elk
camp is all about getting back to nature and being with your friends, getting back to how your forefathers hunted," says Luttrell, a 42-year-old Medford resident who works for a beverage distributor."Life is so difficult and so hard now," Luttrell says. "This gets us back to simpleness. In elk camp, nothing really matters."
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Glamour camping in Canadian wilderness
2007-10-27 15:47:00
The setting is the Clayoquot Wilderness Resort's Bedwell River Outpost. It's at the end of a long inlet in Clayoquot Sound, surrounded by snowy peaks, where mist wreathes the tall trees that blanket the slopes.The only way in is by boat from the fishing village of Tofino or float plane from Vancouver.We arrive in the evening and the first thing we notice are the huge white, safari- style tents on raised platforms over the river, which are lit by flaming torches. We're met at the jetty by Stetson-wearing owner/manager John Caton, puppy in one arm, grandson in the other. Now catch your breath and look around.
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New Zealand 100 new camping sites to make up for lost ground
2007-11-01 12:31:00
Brendon Ward, chief executive of the New Zealand
Recreation Association, said the increase in camping opportunities was another positive step in promoting the outdoors, following a recent announcement to allow trampers aged under 18 free accommodation in huts on New Zealand
's major walking tracks."It's something we should value as New Zealanders, not only the access, but the quality of camps we have got around the country."
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