Camping gear

La Crosse, WI (WXOW)-- When you think camping, you might think a day trip or a long weekend. But seasonal campers are out all summer according to the manager of Pettibone Campground. Some seasonal campers come from surrounding states to enjoy the river.  

AUGUSTA, Maine - Maine families who never before have camped have just a few more days to enter the First Time Campers raffle, sponsored by the Maine Bureau of Parks and Lands.The deadline for entering the program, now in its fifth year, is Thursday, May 31.The First Time Campers program will randomly select 44 Maine families to win a free weekend of camping. The raffle is open only to Maine families who have never before gone camping. Each...  

Photo by Flickr user Martin Cathrae From beaches and amusement parks, to barbecues and road trips, the weather is warming up and folks are busy making summer plans. If you haven’t finalized your plans yet, consider adding camping to the...  

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AUGUSTA, Maine - Maine families who never before have camped will have the opportunity to experience the fun of family camping in a supportive way with the First Time Campers raffle, sponsored by the Maine Bureau of Parks and Lands.Now in its fifth year, the First Time Campers program will offer 44 lucky families a free weekend of camping this summer at one of 11 Maine state park campgrounds, according to Park Manager Fritz Appleby of Bradbury...  

SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Lost Campers USA offers cheap campervan rentals from San Francisco and LAX with an expanded fleet for summer and a new class of double-decker campervans featuring tents that mount on the roof.  

I tinker myself, and there may come a day when I might choose to apply for a patent. And when that time comes, I'll be reaching and re-reading my copy of The Eureka Method: How to Think Like an Inventor, written by John Hershey, a holder of 144 U.S. patents across a board range of subjects.  

Colorado loves to go camping. Most of us live amid the traffic, noise, smog and relatively cramped conditions of Front Range cities, where the serenity and beauty of the Rockies is tantalizingly close. On summer weekends we flock there in droves....  

ODOT spokesman Rick Little said his agency is aware that when one area is sealed off, campers simply move elsewhere. However, the agency wants to seal off this camping area because people who had been coming and going from the spot were walking ...  

May 2, 2012 - Today CampingTentsDepot.com has launched a new version of its Cheap Camping Tents site on the web. The already well polished website gets a new facelift to better assist users find the best camping tents for sale. From the most interactive in ...  

First-time campers may borrow gear as part of a Pennsylvania program involving Caledonia State Park and 18 other parks. The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources is partnering with Gander Mountain to provide first-time ...  

With that said, here's a look at some of the best ones: Ascend Ultra Light Backpacking Tent There are several features that make the Ascend Ultra Light Backpacking Tent superlative for couples planning on camping in the southeast. For starters, it has ...  

- Peak Distribution | Leacock Coleman Center is announcing the E commerce Website that will help anybody looking for camping gear, outdoor products, hiking gear, tents, sleeping bags and many other outdoor products, we are a small business located in ...  

You have to do some work to have some fun. You do, if you go camping, whether in a tent or trailer. However, as campers begin invading Ontario Provincial Parks starting this weekend, they know it’s well worth it. Turkey Point and Long Point Provincial ...  

While camping chairs do fold up, they're not really small or light ... Not only does the NYX give you a place to sit, it doubles as a cot for when it's time to retire to the tent. It stands 5 inches (12.7 cm) off the ground, stretches just over 6 feet ...  

May 02, 2012 (MADISON, Wis.) -- Campers have dismantled their tents without incident after a Dane County judge ordered what began as an Occupy Madison demonstration to leave a city-owned lot. The campers had until noon Tuesday to leave the site. The State ...  

Madison - Campers are dismantling their tents after a Dane County judge ordered what began as an Occupy Madison demonstration to leave a city-owned lot. Police expect the campers to be gone by midafternoon Tuesday. They had until noon to leave the site.  

SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Lost Campers USA today announced its new double-decker campervans, featuring roof-top tents ... easily collapse for travel and are accessible by a ladder. Lost Campers' modern Sierra Class vans established a new standard ...  

Eureka! Reopens Its doors - Again.FOX 40 News WICZ TVWorkers are filling shopping bags once again at the Eureka Camping Center in Conklin. The flood closed down the store last September. Unfortunately for Eureka, it was nothing new. The Flood of 2006 also shut down the store.Eureka ReopensWBGHall 2 news articles »  

Your clothing is your first line of defense against heat, cold, rain or wind. That’s why we carry a complete line of outdoor clothing and apparel. You’ve got to know how to dress out there and we can help. Once you’re set your campsite up ...  

Three people are still in the hospital after a large tree fell on their tent on Lake Manawa in Council Bluffs over the weekend. Channel Six News set out to find the most important strategies to stay safe while camping. Harlan and Kris Borchers ...  

Eureka Camping Center on Conklin Road in Conklin is holding its grand re-opening this weekend in conjunction with its 46th annual tent sale. Despite erecting a flood wall around the outlet, factory and administrative offices, the facility flooded in ...  

The Eureka Outdoor camping and factory center on Conklin Road in Binghamton opened its doors today. It was hit hard by September's flooding with more than 5 feet of water inside. The whole building had to be re-gutted from ground up. From tents to screen ...  

Young adults and families are becoming more interested in life on the road, according to the man behind a well known caravanning and camping showcase. Bob Carroll, organiser of the Sunshine Coast Home and Caravan and Camping Expo, said inquiries about ...  

Best Parks in America has launched ‘The Best of Summer’ encouraging RV’ers and campers to vote for their favorite campground and RV resort. RVers and campers who vote for their favorite are entered into a drawing to win a free week of camping at ...  

Eureka! Camping Center Grand Re-OpeningWBGHEureka announced the re-opening of their Camping Center retail store located on 625 Conklin Road on April 6, 2012. They will be holding a Grand Re-opening and Tent Sale, Thursday, April 19, 2012 – Sunday, April 22, 2012. After flooding in both 2006 and ...  

MADISON, Wis.—Campers are dismantling their tents after a Dane County judge ordered what began as an Occupy Madison demonstration to leave a city-owned lot. Police expect the campers to be gone by midafternoon Tuesday. They had until noon to ...  

CONKLIN -- Eureka announced it will have a grand reopening and 46th annual tent sale April 19-22 at its camping retail store at 625 Conklin Road. The event will feature price discounts on tents, camping gear, sleeping bags and more. The store ...  

Each selected family will get the free use of camping equipment, receive gifts from sponsors and be supported throughout the weekend by park staff. One of those fortunate families also will be the grand-prize recipient of a $1,000 gift ...