| A little forethought and organization will payoff in a | | | | is not something recommended to women new to |
| great memorable adventure for that next outdoors | | | | camping. |
| excursion you may have planned. | | | | If you are going to use candles you will have to be |
| The older liquid gas lanterns give off just as much light | | | | very careful that you do not start a fire. Rememer |
| but you will have to refill the tank with liquid gas and | | | | that the hot wax of the candle can burn you if you get |
| this can be messy as well as dangerous if you are not | | | | it on your skin. Read online consumer reviews on |
| careful. Both types of lanterns use mantels so be sure | | | | anything from backpacks, sleeping bags, tents, camping |
| to carry extras. | | | | furniture and anything else camping related you could |
| Pack a variety of clothing and prepare to dress in | | | | think of. |
| layers if you have to. You will need to pack a hat of | | | | 3. Go away from the beach. Never expect to watch |
| some sort to protect you from the sun or rain. Some | | | | a tsunami and survive. If the wave is already visible |
| type of rain gear would be advisable. You will need to | | | | you are already too close to get away from it. |
| take a close look at what type of activities you will be | | | | 4. Go back home only when the authorities announce |
| doing on your trip. Camping for fun is a great way to | | | | that it is safe to return. Tsunamis are made up of |
| enjoy the outdoors and relax. But before going | | | | several successions of waves. The danger is not yet |
| camping you will need to purchase camping equipment | | | | over after one wave has struck, the following wave |
| one of the better places to get the gear you need is | | | | might even be greater, so stay away from the area. 5. |
| at camping world. | | | | Keep up to date with a portable radio for the latest |
| To make the most of the camping experience, it's | | | | warnings. More on Wilderness Survival Tips. |
| important to consider the weather before packing up | | | | 6. Try to help persons who are trapped or injured |
| the camper or travel trailer. It is important to check | | | | without compromising your own safety. Perform |
| beforehand as to where cycling is allowed. Most | | | | necessary first aid steps. If you do not know what to |
| National Parks only allow biking on the paved and | | | | do, call for help immediately. |
| backcountry dirt roads throughout the parks. Most | | | | 7. If you have been injured call attention to yourself so |
| hiking trails do not allow bicycles. Most of your cycling | | | | that you may get aid or others may call for help on |
| through the parks will be done on the same roads | | | | your behalf. |
| used for cars. | | | | 8. Do not go near any damaged buildings because |
| The only problem is that camping in areas that are not | | | | there might be debris that might fall on you. |
| designated for camping can cause problems with the | | | | 9. When you are allowed to go back home, enter with |
| law. Many land owners do not wish campers to be on | | | | great caution. Watch out for live wires and electrical |
| their property and some nature reserves prohibit | | | | shorts. Avoid using any electrical appliance to avoid |
| camping due to damage it can cause to the | | | | being accidentally electrocuted. |
| environment. | | | | 10. Do not drink tap water until authorities have |
| Wisconsin for instance has no national park but has | | | | declared it safe. Throw out food that has come into |
| some of the best state parks you could ever want. | | | | contact with flood waters. |
| So, it is not so important exactly where you go as long | | | | Tsunamis cannot be stopped, but you can prevent |
| as the place you go has adequate facilities and is well | | | | yourself from being endangered. Know what to do, |
| kept. Nature is everywhere, so you don't need to | | | | and remember it well. Don't forget sunscreen, bug |
| travel far for your camping trip. You can journey to a | | | | spray and hygiene items. Toilet paper and paper |
| national park, drive to a local campground, or pitch a | | | | towels are absolute necessities. Bring along some |
| tent in your own backyard. | | | | soap and toothpaste, but leave the hair gel and |
| Important Survival Tips during a Tsunami | | | | makeup at home. Mother Nature doesn't care what |
| The great tsunami that has greatly devastated | | | | you look like. She just wants you to enjoy your stay. |
| countries near the Indian Ocean in the previous year is | | | | Camping is a great way to enjoy amazing outdoors |
| one of the most disastrous catastrophes in recent | | | | and be close to nature. It is not just another holiday; it's |
| history. And tsunamis continue to be great threats for | | | | a way of life. While camping out, one is surrounded by |
| people living near the coasts. Knowing essential | | | | nature and serenity. |
| survival steps for a tsunami cannot be | | | | One of the most convenient and popular camping |
| overemphasized. A Tsunami can bring great | | | | activities is hiking trails. For some people a hike can |
| destruction to human communities. In Thailand alone, | | | | consist of a simple walk around the park, while others |
| 5,395 died in last year's tsunami with 2,817 people still | | | | prefer a much lengthier hike. Regardless of what sort |
| missing and 6,000 individuals displaced. Over 50,000 | | | | of hike you will be taking, a little preparation will go a |
| children have been greatly affected by the disaster | | | | long way in ensuring a comfortable journey. Avoid |
| with 1,480 of them losing at least one parent. | | | | camping in low places--Air flow gets stagnant and |
| Tsunamis, like other natural calamities, cannot be | | | | typically moisture settles more. Also, if it rains whilst |
| prevented, thus the only hope is preparation and | | | | your tent is up, there's a greater chance of water |
| survival. Here are some important survival tips during a | | | | collecting when you're camped in a low lying area. |
| Tsunami: | | | | Lastly, position your tent so that your head is uphill |
| 1. Watch for announcements on the radio or TV | | | | wherever you camp (seeing as most locations are |
| about emergency information and always be prepared | | | | rarely ever flat). |
| for evacuation when there is an impending danger. 2. If | | | | Plan on eating about as much while you're camping as |
| an official warning or even detected signs for a | | | | you eat when you're at home. If you're car camping |
| tsunami is announced, leave immediately if you are | | | | and you have the extra space, it might not hurt to take |
| living near the coast. Go to places with higher elevation | | | | a little extra food; but if you're packing it in, every |
| that are far from the coastlines. Tsunami warnings are | | | | ounce counts, especially on long hikes. Be sure not to |
| issued when the weather bureau are almost certain | | | | under pack your camping food - the only thing longer |
| about the tsunami threat. | | | | than a 20-miler is a 20-miler when you're hungry. |
| Once your kids (and you) recover from the shock of | | | | Starving your body while doing rigorous exercise, like |
| having no television or Internet access, you'll all have an | | | | hiking, could have adverse affects on your health. |
| eye-opening experience. | | | | Then once you purchase the tent, practice setting it up |
| Camping is relatively inexpensive, often nostalgic, and | | | | several times. This will give you an idea of what tools |
| gives campers a chance to really appreciate their | | | | you will need to take with you. Doing this will also give |
| natural world. | | | | you a great idea about the functionality and usage for |
| Cross country skiing is a wonderful way to | | | | your tent. You may also need to take some spare |
| experience the parks wilderness during the winter | | | | parts for the tent incase of breakage or damage to |
| season. Snowshoeing trails may also be available in | | | | some parts. |
| parks. | | | | Just the thing for negotiating the wilds of the West Elk |
| The most common material that you can choose | | | | Mountains. I cruised south from Glenwood Springs, |
| when you go camping consists of the technologies | | | | turned short of the road to Aspen, and passed the |
| that will permit the water to pass through the material | | | | beehive coke ovens of Redstone to the town of |
| yet it doesn't allow the water to go into it. You will | | | | Marble. In some ways, Marble is a modern ghost town, |
| need ice to keep the frozen foods cool. Save up you | | | | with dirt roads and weather-beaten cabins, but as it |
| milk containers plastic works best wash out and fill | | | | hosts a Post Office and fire department, it retains its |
| ¾ full of water an place in the freezer. When you | | | | "living" status. Camping in a van can be cold at times, |
| have a few frozen containers you now have the ice | | | | as it was for us in the deserts of Arizona last winter. |
| that will keep your food cold. | | | | We started the van and cranked up the heater once |
| The next time you are planning on a great camping | | | | in a while, but only for brief periods. |
| experience, don't let the hassle of choosing a campsite | | | | Instead of going up to other campers and saying, "Hi, |
| get you down. Visit one of these great websites. With | | | | I'm Kerry and I'm here by myself" ask questions like |
| the thousands of campgrounds from which to choose, | | | | "How can I contact you if I experience a problem" or |
| there is bound to be a place that is perfect for you | | | | "is this campground regularly patrolled?"Don't advertise |
| and your family. The thought of camping alone can be | | | | you are by yourself by finding campsites away from |
| very intimidating, especially if you're a woman. Ideally, it | | | | walking trails |