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4 Camping Tips You Must Consider

Howdy Folks!If you love adventures, then camping would be on your list. However, if you are new to camping, mainly outdoor camping, then you must consider this advice:Bring Enough Food & WaterIt is crucial that campers must have plenty of water and food supplies with them. Whether can change at any time, so it is important to have enough supplies with you. In this regard, you should use air-tight containers to carry your food.Be Aware of RisksThe majority of campers love to build their camps…

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Camping in the scenic parks of Washington State

SEASTOCK With lush landscapes characterized by forests, deep fjords, and numerous lakes, Washington State the most northernly state in the continental US, and boasts some of the country's most scenic parks.  (Some of the hiking in these parks is quite remote. I would highly recommend using a GPS device or a hiking watch that has GPS so you don’t get lost. If you plan on camping in the parks, keep in mind there are few if any facilities and you will need to bring in your own shelter. I would…

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A brief guide to flashlights & lanterns for camping

Adventure_Photo Anyone who's been camping knows how dark it gets out there at night; I have been to some campsites that I can hardly see my hand in front of my eyes. Lighting is an essential when out camping. I have been camping for over 26 years and have found that everyone should have their own flashlight and a lantern or two for the campsite itself. Nothing worse than tripping over a piece of wood for the fire and falling when you can't see a thing. I always have two or more flashlights…

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Camping amid nature around Pooler & Savannah, Georgia

Escaping into nature provides a series of family-friendly activities that help children to develop important skills that they will be able to use for the rest of their lives. And living in a region that makes it easy to explore wooded areas gives families the opportunity to visit remote places, campsites and recreational parks. These places are essential for kids, especially in the age of technology, as we humans tend to distance ourselves from nature, often overlooking the role that Mother…

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  • Yet more glamping! Recently good ol´ middle-American Readers Digest weighed in with a piece which is basically Glamping 101. A little late to the party, but hey... https://www.rd.com/article/what-is-glamping/
    A Guide to Glamping—Camping for Those Who Like Comfort as Much as the Great Outdoors
    Love the outdoors but also love your creature comforts? Glamping, aka "glamorous camping," may be the answer.
  • I read the diverse crowdsourced site Medium every day, and just noticed this piece from last January (sometimes older pieces get re-featured, and I'd somehow missed this one). It was of special interest to me because many years ago I too had a memorable camping experience in Botswana's Okavango Delta. Check it out: https://medium.com/globetrotters/camping-between-hippos-elephants-a...
    Camping Between Hippos, Elephants and other Wild Animals
    And no, there was no fence between them and us
  • Is good ol' fashioned camping over? These days it's all about "glamping" lol. In any case, as a good Midwesterner I read Midwest Living fairly regularly, and they recently came out with an eye-opening look at glamping destinations in my backyard. Who knew? https://www.midwestliving.com/travel/around-region/5-top-midwest-gl...
    5 Top Midwest Glamping Destinations
    Your guide to swanky, dreamy, chilly-weather camping-with zero risk of sleeping on a tree root.
  • Another camping gear piece, but one geared toward "glamping": https://digg.com/digg-picks/link/go-camping-in-style-with-our-favor...
    Go Camping In Style With Our Favorite Glamping Picks | Digg
    Nothing against roughing it, but sometimes you want some luxury while enjoying nature.
  • Especially if you're a newbie, here's a good overview of how to separate the wheat from the chaff when it comes to stocking up for camping: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=41UGUr5cv64
  • OMG - "glamping" in Antarctica? Get ready - it's coming this November lol https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/glamp-antarctica-space-inspired
  • Road tripping season is here and myscenicdrives.com has added awesome new features to our Road Trip Planner to make your trip planning even easier. Check out our latest enhancements – EV Charging Stations, Campgrounds, Airports, Budgeting, and much more at http://blog.myscenicdrives.com/2012/05/road-tripping-season-updates/

  • almada_Christ-the-King.jpg?width=200Erected at a height of 113 meters above sea level, as sign of gratitude of peace , Christ of King was thought by Cardeal D. Manuel Gonçalves Cerejeira (the mentor of the project) .

     

    D. Manuel Gonçalves Cerejeira, after a trip to Christ Redentor in Rio de Janeiro (Brasil) in 1934 though on his construction, but only in 1949 started and ended in 1959, has a sign of gratitude to absence of Portugal in World War II . More information on Christ the King , clicking here .

     

    Christ the King in near Almada, a city with more than 160.000 people , also famous for his bridge 25th April (2,7 kms). Has lots of known beaches like Costa da Caparica, Praia da Saúde, Cabana do Pescador, Fonte da Telha and lots of others. Golf, surf, bodyboarding or kitesurf are sports that we usually see at this part of the coast. Amazing locals for photography and has several camping parks.

  • Caught this one?

    Apr. 23, 2009 Camping for the Hotel Set, by Kate Pickert

    You get the city people who don't know how to make s'mores. Then there are the overconfident ones who think they can sleep soundly on the bare ground like Clint Eastwood. And let's not forget the twitchy types who are certain they will be eaten by bears. This is the world of first-time campers.

    Dave Sayler, a camping specialist at the Seattle flagship store of REI, one of the country's largest outdoor-gear companies, has fielded all manner of ridiculous questions from rookies. "I try to keep a straight face," he says. "I've been asked if a tent will keep bears out." (For the record, the answer is no.)

    Given the economy, chances are good that the level of anxiety will be higher than usual this summer at campgrounds across the country. One step above a staycation, camping is a cheap way to get your trip on. ReserveAmerica.com which works with more than 4,000 campgrounds nationwide, set a record in February, booking some 20,000 reservations in a single 24-hour period. And during these tightfisted times, companies like REI and Eastern Mountain Sports (EMS) are reporting an uptick in the sale of family tents.

    But for those passing on a trip to a pricey theme park, the idea of sleeping outside can be daunting. For starters, there are the ever present bears, not to mention worries about staying warm, dry and comfortable. Plus, the cost of getting outfitted can quickly add up.

    Newbies in the know, however, can rent equipment from REI, EMS, locally owned camping stores or Lowergear.com which ships via UPS. As for comfort, outdoor stores are catering to first timers by stocking items like queen-size inflatable beds with a pump that plugs into a car's DC outlet. Modern family camping "isn't a canvas tent, mosquito bites, a cot and rain dripping on your head," says Ted Manning, EMS's general merchandise manager. Stores today have everything from self-inflatable pillows ($17-$40) to collapsible marshmallow-roasting sticks ($13).

    Meanwhile, Kampgrounds of America (KOA), the largest system of private campgrounds in the U.S., is cashing in on the spike in family camping by touting its array of cabins and lodges. And yes, there are still places to pitch a tent. The company reported that 21% of its campers last year were first-time KOAers, the highest percentage in 18 years. Its campgrounds, where cabins start at about $45 a night, offer amenities that might turn off purists hoping to commune with nature; on a recent Saturday at a KOA in Newburgh, N.Y., a hay wagon full of kids singing "Bingo Was His Name-O" cruised past two swimming pools, a video arcade, a mini-golf course and an on-site store that sells beer. Like most KOA campgrounds, Newburgh also provides free wi-fi.
    Carolyn Wright, the campground's "ambassador," was driving a golf cart, waving to campers she knew from years past and stopping to answer questions. "Camping is a cheap way for people with kids to explore new things," she said. "Kids have as much fun here as they do in Disneyland." At least the lines for the restrooms are shorter.

    www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,1893513,00.html
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