Family Camping and Outdoor Recreation

Family Camping and Outdoor Recreation

A crackling fire, roasted marshmallows and clean air. Camping is all about getting away from the things that clutter our "other" lives and getting back to everything that is real. There are miles of wild, backcountry wilderness out there... [more]

A crackling fire, roasted marshmallows and clean air. Camping is all about getting away from the things that clutter our "other" lives and getting back to everything that is real. There are miles of wild, backcountry wilderness out there to see, explore, experience and take-in with all of your senses. Grab your gear and let's go camping!

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Along with garden marquees being available in a wide range of shapes and sizes they can be used for a number of different purposes.  Nowadays there are small marquees which you can buy to use time and time again as they can be easily packed away and stored in a garage or garden shed. Below we look at the kinds of marquees that are now available for you to buy and use in your garden.  A good quality one shouldn't cost you more than £500.  However, how much you do spend on yours is dependent on what size and shape you go for. 1.  ... Read Full Story
Written by Roy-Scribner on
The Play & Freeze™ Ice Cream Maker, from Industrial Revolution in Redmond, Washington, just might be the greatest camping gadget ever invented – at least if you frequently camp with kids it is! You might have seen these before and wondered if they were just some cheap gimmick, or if they actually make good ice cream. Let me assure you, there is no difference between the ice cream that comes out of the Play & Freeze and the ice cream that comes out of any "normal" ice cream maker, and the Play & Freeze does not require any electricity – although it sure helps ... Read Full Story
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Camping in the great outdoors is probably one of the greatest activities available to families. The kids get to explore their natural surroundings and learn to appreciate nature and the natural world. If you have young children, however, you will need some campsite activities to keep them busy when they are resting from the outdoor treks. Two great games that we use, when we are camping, are the Memory Game , by Hasbro® and the popular Uno® card game , by Mattel®. The Memory Game is the simpler of the two, and probably our children’s favorite. Hasbro offers several variations on the theme, but ... Read Full Story
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If you thought the campgrounds were crowded this year, you haven’t seen anything yet! With a slow economy and expensive airfares, more families are planning on camping vacations next year than ever before. Here is how you can get a jump on the competition for those lucrative campsites, or avoid the crowds altogether, while still enjoying some of the best camping around. Get a 2009 calendar. Yes, you will probably get some free ones for Christmas, but you cannot wait until December to plan next year’s camping trips. Also, many companies have not yet published their 2009 holiday schedule, but use this year’s schedule ... Read Full Story
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The SylvanSport GO is an 800-pound tent trailer that is more than just a tent trailer; the tent, by Kelty , is removable so that the GO can also serve as a cargo hauler for bicycles, motorcycles, or an ATV. When used as a tent trailer, the interior is configurable with sleeping for two to four people. It has a cargo-carrying capacity of 800-pounds. Light weight trailers, like the GO, are becoming more popular with the high price of fuel. These trailers can usually be towed by a family’s existing car, SUV, or mini-van, and they are often small enough to be stored at ... Read Full Story
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Poachers trying to poison rhinos in Assam's national parkTimes of IndiaKAZIRANGA: Forest authorities in India's northeastern state of Assam have intensified patrol at a famed national park as there are fears that poacher gangs ...KNP forest officer assaultedPress Trust of Indiaall 5 news articles »  
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Bakersfield NowMan litters national park with 3000 golf ballsThe Associated PressA man who said he hurled thousands of golf balls into Joshua Tree National Park for more than a year to honor deceased golfers will be explaining his ...Joshua Tree National Park Nabs Man Accused of Scattering Thousands ...National Parks Traveler (blog)Golfer accused of tossing 3000 balls into Joshua Tree parkUSA TodayMan Intentionally Loses 3000 Golf Balls in...  
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Island Park NewsGlacier National Park entry is free Sept. 26 | KXNet.com North ...KXMC(AP) Glacier National Park is waiving entrance fees for all visitors on Sept. 26 for National Public Lands Day. The park is encouraging visitors to spend a ...Glacier NP to mark National Lands DayMontana's News StationFSNHS to show preview SaturdayFort Scott Tribuneall 20 news articles »  
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Pit bull attacks deer in Smokies national parkKnoxville News SentinelBy News Sentinel staff GATLINBURG - A man camping in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park faces two federal misdemeanor charges today after his pit bull ...and more »  
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Popular Zion National Park trail reopens after slideSalt Lake TribuneAP Zion National Park » One of the most popular trails in Zion National Park is open again. Weeping Rock Trail closed Sept. 2 after a 50-foot section was ...and more »  
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Calvert County, National Park Service Deal to Help Promote Smith TrailWashington PostCalvert County has joined with the National Park Service to help support the Capt. John Smith Chesapeake National Historic Trail to ...and more »  
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