| A little forethought and organization will payoff in a | | | | experience, don't let the hassle of choosing a campsite |
| great memorable adventure for that next outdoors | | | | get you down. Visit one of these great websites. With |
| excursion you may have planned. | | | | the thousands of campgrounds from which to choose, |
| Gas lanterns give off bright light but are noisy and will | | | | there is bound to be a place that is perfect for you |
| be the most expensive of all lanterns to operate. You | | | | and your family. |
| will have to pack extra propane bottles | | | | Imagine kayaking through one of the popular National |
| Pack a variety of clothing and prepare to dress in | | | | Parks past geysers, hot spring and mud pots. |
| layers if you have to. You will need to pack a hat of | | | | Kayaking is a wonderful way to explore areas that |
| some sort to protect you from the sun or rain. Some | | | | are untouched by vehicle or foot traffic. |
| type of rain gear would be advisable. You will need to | | | | Activities such as hiking, fishing, cycling, horseback |
| take a close look at what type of activities you will be | | | | riding, white water rafting and kayaking, skiing, rock |
| doing on your trip. | | | | climbing and mountaineering are just a few of the |
| Take you deck chair to sit on if you have no chairs | | | | sports you might want to include on your camping |
| then when you get to the camp site look for log blocks | | | | adventure. |
| they make great chairs can be found at the wood pile. | | | | 3. Don't even think of offering wild animals your |
| You are in danger of lightning if you can hear thunder," | | | | leftovers. You might want to be kind to animals and |
| states Weaver. "Seek shelter inside an enclosed | | | | offer them your leftovers. Don't do that. This will just |
| structure; if that is not possible squat low to the ground, | | | | make the animals anticipate more and they might try |
| with your feet close together and your head between | | | | to visit other campers too. It is better that you dispose |
| your knees." Maintain minimal contact with the ground | | | | of your food properly. Put it in a trashcan with a very |
| and do not lie flat. | | | | secure lid. |
| Check with the state fishing regulations for exact | | | | 4. Lock up your food away from the campsite. If you |
| dates and detailed fishing information, including proper | | | | intend to spend the entire night out, keep your food in a |
| license requirements. Some fishing opportunities will | | | | locked container and at least one hundred feet away. |
| require overnight backcountry use permits. It is always | | | | This will keep you safe while you sleep. |
| important to respect the park you are fishing in, in | | | | 5. Do not touch wild animals. Whenever you see wild |
| order to maintain the quality waters that protect the | | | | ones passing by, always be on your guard. If your kids |
| natural fish populations and food sources for bald | | | | are along, explain the risk to them. They might find the |
| eagles, ospreys and otters among others. | | | | animals fascinating, but they can bite and cause injuries |
| A large van called an RV in employed by many | | | | as well. |
| campers, or more commonly in the UK a caravan is | | | | 6. Don't aggravate the wild animals. Again, these |
| attached to a car. Both of these serve as basic mobile | | | | animals could show up in search for food. The best |
| homes, with beds, gas and sometimes electricity. | | | | defense against them is to show that there is no food |
| A definite upcoming trend is more and more people | | | | in your campsite that they can devour. Don't shoo |
| seeking untouched locales and wilderness. | | | | them away with a stick or by throwing stones at them |
| Nature is everywhere, so you don't need to travel far | | | | as this might provoke them and cause them to attack |
| for your camping trip. You can journey to a national | | | | you for. |
| park, drive to a local campground, or pitch a tent in | | | | These are the things you have to remember the next |
| your own backyard. | | | | time you intend to venture closer to nature. Just follow |
| How To Avoid Wild Animals In The Wilderness | | | | these tips and you will experience a risk-free nature |
| If you are a camping enthusiast, there are many things | | | | spree. |
| that you have to remember to keep your outing | | | | Don't expect to bring along your everyday dinnerware |
| enjoyable and free from any form of danger. The | | | | and automatic coffeepot for your campout. |
| things you have to keep track of are weather, wild | | | | Remember, you will be roughing it, so pack accordingly. |
| plants, and wild animals. As for animals, that's where | | | | Bring plastic dishes and cutlery that can be washed |
| we can help. | | | | and reused, but won't break in transit. |
| To keep your campsite free from them, here are | | | | A definite upcoming trend is more and more people |
| good tips to follow: | | | | seeking untouched locales and wilderness. |
| 1. Keep your food at bay. Wild animals are drawn to | | | | Depending on where you will be staying you can also |
| campsites because of the food that you carry. As | | | | research the area you will be visiting for information on |
| they smell your food they form the immediate desire | | | | bicycle rentals, kayak rentals and lessons, and boating. |
| to eat. They may approach your campsite in search | | | | There will be different outfitters available in the area |
| of that food they smelled and you do not want that to | | | | that may offer excursions and rentals through the park |
| happen. Keep your food in a container and seal it | | | | you are visiting. |
| properly so that its aroma won't reach the animals. | | | | More on Camping Outdoors Tips at |
| 2. Don't offer food to the animals. If and when animals | | | | Ventilation--It's better to face the tail of your tent into |
| do approach your campsite, don't attempt to offer | | | | prevailing winds. This will maximize air flow. Scrutinize |
| food to them. Squirrels may look cute, but they can | | | | the area--Check the area for sharp objects that may |
| create serious damage to your health too. A squirrel | | | | damage your tent before setting up camp. |
| can scratch your limbs and even your face as it tries | | | | Go high tech. Prices on freeze dried and packaged |
| to get the food from you. | | | | camping food are becoming very reasonable. For less |
| If you are new to the camping experience, it's probably | | | | than what you would pay for it in a restaurant, you can |
| a good idea to start out slow. Book a weekend | | | | have you're favorite dishes - and I doubt the restaurant |
| campsite to get the feel for the camping lifestyle. | | | | can compete with the view you'll have when you're |
| Do a search on "discount camping gear" and you will | | | | camping or hiking. It may be a little more expensive |
| find a number of online camping stores that sell all | | | | than doing it on your own, but what prepackaged |
| kinds of affordable and cheap camping gear from | | | | camping foods save you in time, energy, and taste |
| some of the best name brands like Hillary, Coleman, | | | | more than makes up for the money. |
| Ozark Trail, Brunton, Eureka, Jansport, Swiss Army, | | | | The preparation you do may mean the difference |
| Boy Scout, Quest, Kelty, North Face, Gregory, | | | | from really enjoying your trip to actually roughing it and |
| Closeout and Motorcycle. | | | | trying to survive. One of the primary things you should |
| The most common material that you can choose | | | | do is scout out the area you want to camp in. Look at |
| when you go camping consists of the technologies | | | | the demands of the environment and available natural |
| that will permit the water to pass through the material | | | | resources. The area you go to will determine what |
| yet it doesn't allow the water to go into it. | | | | supplies and gear you will need to take with you. |
| A roll of tin foil will be needed the thicker the better. | | | | As I rounded a bend blasted through granite, just wide |
| works very well for cooking in .Bring a plastic pail to | | | | enough to accommodate a horse-drawn wagon, I |
| carry water in. A plastic basin will work to do dishes | | | | braked suddenly and gasped. |
| and wash up little dirty faces and hands. | | | | Camping in a van can be cold at times, as it was for |
| More on Wilderness Survival Tips. | | | | us in the deserts of Arizona last winter. We started |
| Be aware that the glass globe of all gas and propane | | | | the van and cranked up the heater once in a while, but |
| lanterns get extremely hot and can give you a serious | | | | only for brief periods. |
| burn. | | | | Instead of going up to other campers and saying, "Hi, |
| The thought of camping alone can be very intimidating, | | | | I'm Kerry and I'm here by myself" ask questions like |
| especially if you're a woman. Ideally, it is not something | | | | "How can I contact you if I experience a problem" or |
| recommended to women new to camping. | | | | "is this campground regularly patrolled? |
| The next time you are planning on a great camping | | | | |