| A little forethought and organization will | | | | The thought of camping alone can be very |
| payoff in a great memorable adventure for | | | | intimidating, especially if you're a woman. |
| that next outdoors excursion you may have | | | | Ideally, it is not something recommended to |
| planned. | | | | women new to camping. |
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| The older liquid gas lanterns give off just | | | | Be sure the lantern you buy is weather proof. |
| as much light but you will have to refill the | | | | If you are camping in colder weather the gas |
| tank with liquid gas and this can be messy as | | | | type of lanterns would be your best choice |
| well as dangerous if you are not careful. | | | | because not only do they give of a bright |
| Both types of lanterns use mantels so be sure | | | | light they also give off a fair amount of |
| to carry extras. Then you have the glorious | | | | heat. Never use the gas lanterns in the tent. |
| Sunset and after that why not get together | | | | |
| with your neighboring campers for a story | | | | Both sports demand having the proper |
| telling session and singsong round the | | | | equipment and knowledge for safety reasons. |
| campfire. If you thought a Camping Vacation | | | | Many National Parks offer established |
| would be 'roughing it' and 'hard work' then | | | | climbing routes that will have a wide range |
| think again, yes it will take some planning | | | | of difficulty levels; usually no permits are |
| but that's half the fun and it won't be that | | | | needed, unless an overnight stay in |
| much work. | | | | backcountry is involved. It is important to |
| | | | check weather conditions beforehand and use |
| Not doing to bad we have a place to cook and | | | | caution, never climb alone. Get used to |
| to sleep. If you have kids you will need a | | | | cooking over a wood fire and sharing your |
| few more tarps and make them up a tent beside | | | | space with wildlife, before you venture too |
| yours. | | | | far away from the comforts of home. |
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| In the Southern states, peak tornado season | | | | 4. A person can also suffer from dehydration |
| is March through May. Northern states are | | | | if the body does not absorb any water. If |
| more likely to be hit with tornadoes during | | | | there is a nearby stream a person can |
| the summer. People know that during a tornado | | | | replenish the lost liquids and maintain |
| warning they should move to an interior room | | | | normal blood pressure. |
| with no windows, or in a basement. When | | | | |
| camping, that's not a viable option. | | | | 5. The weather changes rapidly in the |
| Horseback riding might be a fun and exciting | | | | wilderness. Find shelter in a cave or under a |
| option while visiting a national park. | | | | tree. Breaking some branches or gathering |
| Several parks offer gravel roads for | | | | some old wood can be used to make a makeshift |
| horseback riding, certain parks also have | | | | shelter. |
| horse rentals and guided excursions | | | | |
| available. | | | | 6. If the person is injured, it is best to |
| | | | apply first aid. A handkerchief, belt and a |
| Most campers sleep in tents which are usually | | | | stick can be made into a sling or a |
| made from a waterproof material like nylon. | | | | tourniquet to stop the bleeding. |
| They can be erected almost anywhere and can | | | | |
| be carried in a small bag so that campers do | | | | 7. The challenging part of surviving the |
| not have to use a vehicle. | | | | wilderness without any supplies is looking |
| | | | for food to eat. If there are some bushes |
| So, if you haven't experienced one of life | | | | and trees in the area, a person can check if |
| treats, try it. You will enjoy yourself more | | | | it is bearing fruits or berries. Some insects |
| than you might think. Go with the right | | | | such as crickets may also be consumed since |
| people though. Don't have a tent, or even a | | | | studies have shown these creatures have |
| backyard for that matter? That's no reason | | | | nutrients that are good for the body. |
| not to camp out. Just spread out your | | | | |
| sleeping bags, or even just some blanket in | | | | It is hard to appreciate nature when the |
| the living room. Turn off the TV, radio and | | | | individual has to survive under such extreme |
| video games. If you have a fireplace, build a | | | | circumstances. If these happen, adapt and |
| fire. Otherwise, order some pizza and pop | | | | improvise because this is the only way to |
| some popcorn and you can even make s'mores in | | | | survive. |
| the microwave. | | | | |
| | | | Don't forget sunscreen, bug spray and hygiene |
| How to Survive the Wilderness With Little | | | | items. Toilet paper and paper towels are |
| Supplies | | | | absolute necessities. Bring along some soap |
| | | | and toothpaste, but leave the hair gel and |
| Despite the invention of machines such as | | | | makeup at home. Mother Nature doesn't care |
| cellular phones and the global positioning | | | | what you look like. She just wants you to |
| system or GPS, people are still getting lost | | | | enjoy your stay. |
| in the wilderness. This proves that modern | | | | |
| technology can't always help in some sticky | | | | Camping is a great way to enjoy amazing |
| situations. | | | | outdoors and be close to nature. It is not |
| | | | just another holiday; it's a way of life. |
| Here are some tips for those who get lost and | | | | While camping out, one is surrounded by |
| have no idea how to get home. | | | | nature and serenity. More on Outdoor Camping. |
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| 1. Stay put and wait for help to arrive. | | | | Depending on where you will be staying you |
| Friends and family will most likely notice | | | | can also research the area you will be |
| something is wrong when the person has not | | | | visiting for information on bicycle rentals, |
| made it back after some time. This is when a | | | | kayak rentals and lessons, and boating. There |
| search and rescue mission is initiated by | | | | will be different outfitters available in the |
| others. | | | | area that may offer excursions and rentals |
| | | | through the park you are visiting. |
| 2. If the area where the individual is | | | | |
| located is not visible due to the rough | | | | Many of the activities you might be |
| terrain, try to move into a clearer area. A | | | | interested in will be available in the towns |
| person can use his/her clothes, a mirror or | | | | near the parks. Various outfitters and |
| some rocks as markers, making it easier for | | | | companies outside some of the popular |
| rescuers to find the location from the air or | | | | National Parks will offer excursions that go |
| when using a pair of binoculars. | | | | into the parks. Get out and enjoy the great |
| | | | outdoors. Whether you're camping, hiking, |
| 3. Try to stay dry because the weather could | | | | fishing, or just hanging out in the woods for |
| get cold and anyone who is wet is at risk of | | | | the day, with a little planning and by |
| developing hypothermia. | | | | following these tips, I'm confident you and |
| | | | you're palate will have the experience of a |
| Remember to do your research, read as much | | | | lifetime. |
| information as possible and make sure to buy | | | | |
| that camping gear through a reputable online | | | | The preparation you do may mean the |
| merchant at an affordable price. | | | | difference from really enjoying your trip to |
| | | | actually roughing it and trying to survive. |
| Camping mixed with outdoor activity is a | | | | One of the primary things you should do is |
| great way to get ourselves involved with | | | | scout out the area you want to camp in. Look |
| nature. National Parks can provide an | | | | at the demands of the environment and |
| excellent backdrop for some of your outdoor | | | | available natural resources. The area you go |
| activities. | | | | to will determine what supplies and gear you |
| | | | will need to take with you. |
| In the recent years, a lot of camping clothes | | | | |
| are available in the market to make you | | | | Just the thing for negotiating the wilds of |
| comfortable and protect you when you go | | | | the West Elk Mountains. I cruised south from |
| camping. Nevertheless, with the excess supply | | | | Glenwood Springs, turned short of the road to |
| of camping clothes you may get confused as to | | | | Aspen, and passed the beehive coke ovens of |
| what kind of clothes are right for you. | | | | Redstone to the town of Marble. In some ways, |
| | | | Marble is a modern ghost town, with dirt |
| You will need ice to keep the frozen foods | | | | roads and weather-beaten cabins, but as it |
| cool. Save up you milk containers plastic | | | | hosts a Post Office and fire department, it |
| works best wash out and fill ¾ full of | | | | retains its "living" status. Camping in a van |
| water an place in the freezer. When you have | | | | can be cold at times, as it was for us in the |
| a few frozen containers you now have the ice | | | | deserts of Arizona last winter. We started |
| that will keep your food cold. The next time | | | | the van and cranked up the heater once in a |
| you are planning on a great camping | | | | while, but only for brief periods. More on |
| experience, don't let the hassle of choosing | | | | Camping Outdoors Tips at |
| a campsite get you down. Visit one of these | | | | |
| great websites. With the thousands of | | | | Instead of going up to other campers and |
| campgrounds from which to choose, there is | | | | saying, "Hi, I'm Kerry and I'm here by |
| bound to be a place that is perfect for you | | | | myself" ask questions like "How can I contact |
| and your family. | | | | you if I experience a problem" or "is this |
| | | | campground regularly patrolled? |