| A little forethought and organization will payoff in | | | | to camping. If you are going to use candles you |
| a great memorable adventure for that next | | | | will have to be very careful that you do not start |
| outdoors excursion you may have planned. | | | | a fire. Rememer that the hot wax of the candle |
| The older liquid gas lanterns give off just as much | | | | can burn you if you get it on your skin. |
| light but you will have to refill the tank with liquid | | | | RV's come in many sizes and shapes. They start |
| gas and this can be messy as well as dangerous if | | | | with campers that fit in the back of a pickup |
| you are not careful. Both types of lanterns use | | | | truck. These can have full kitchens, beds, a |
| mantels so be sure to carry extras. | | | | shower and toilet in them. In the recent years, a |
| Then you have the glorious Sunset and after that | | | | lot of camping clothes are available in the market |
| why not get together with your neighboring | | | | to make you comfortable and protect you when |
| campers for a story telling session and singsong | | | | you go camping. Nevertheless, with the excess |
| round the campfire. If you thought a Camping | | | | supply of camping clothes you may get confused |
| Vacation would be 'roughing it' and 'hard work' | | | | as to what kind of clothes are right for you. |
| then think again, yes it will take some planning but | | | | Grizzly Bears are generally more aggressive than |
| that's half the fun and it won't be that much | | | | black bears, so more caution is needed when |
| work. | | | | confronted by one. When a grizzly attacks, stay |
| Camping for fun is a great way to enjoy the | | | | alert, do not run and/or make loud noises. If you |
| outdoors and relax. But before going camping you | | | | have bear pepper spray use it as the bear |
| will need to purchase camping equipment one of | | | | approaches. If you have none or the one you |
| the better places to get the gear you need is at | | | | have is broken, drop to the ground and play dead. |
| camping world. Severe weather can occur | | | | More on Wilderness Survival Tips. Grizzly bears |
| anytime of year and often with little warning. | | | | usually just smell and nibble a little at their catch |
| According to NOAA, lightning is one of the most | | | | and cover it with leaves and dirt to save it for |
| underrated severe weather hazards because it | | | | later. The bear will most likely do this to you as |
| usually claims one or two victims at a time and | | | | well, so just play dead and wait for the bear to |
| does not cause mass destruction. | | | | leave. |
| It is important to check beforehand as to where | | | | Mountain Lions |
| cycling is allowed. Most National Parks only allow | | | | Mountain lions are different than bears and it is |
| biking on the paved and backcountry dirt roads | | | | best to fight back instead of playing dead when |
| throughout the parks. Most hiking trails do not | | | | they attack. Try to kick, punch, and gouge the |
| allow bicycles. Most of your cycling through the | | | | mountain lion's eyes to scare it away and cause it |
| parks will be done on the same roads used for | | | | to think of you as a strong contender instead of |
| cars. Campers will also bring a sleeping bag and | | | | prey. Throw wood, rocks, and other hurtful |
| various accessories like torches, portable stoves, | | | | objects but be careful when stooping down to |
| knives, food, etc. Some prefer to make a camp | | | | pick objects up. A wild animal attack may be very |
| fire but this must be done very carefully and is | | | | dangerous, but they generally will not come near |
| prohibited at some sites. | | | | you if you do not call attention to yourself. As |
| Wisconsin for instance has no national park but | | | | always, it is always best to avoid than confront |
| has some of the best state parks you could ever | | | | when it comes to wild animals. |
| want. So, it is not so important exactly where | | | | Don't expect to bring along your everyday |
| you go as long as the place you go has adequate | | | | dinnerware and automatic coffeepot for your |
| facilities and is well kept. Camping is a great way | | | | campout. Remember, you will be roughing it, so |
| to enjoy the outdoors and spend time getting | | | | pack accordingly. Bring plastic dishes and cutlery |
| reacquainted with your family. Great family | | | | that can be washed and reused, but won't break |
| camping getaways are easy to plan and | | | | in transit. |
| inexpensive vacation options. | | | | Camping... a way of life! |
| Essential Survival Tips during a Wild Animal Attack | | | | More and more people are traveling these days |
| Camping is usually a pleasurable pastime to enjoy | | | | for different reasons. Some travel for adventure, |
| the great outdoors. However, being far from | | | | some to be close to nature and some for just a |
| civilization can raise the risks of danger. One of | | | | rejuvenating weekend getaway. A definite |
| the most feared types of danger during camping | | | | upcoming trend is more and more people seeking |
| are wild animal attacks. | | | | untouched locales and wilderness. |
| Wild animals generally do not have the propensity | | | | Camping is a great way to enjoy amazing |
| to seek out and attack humans. But when people | | | | outdoors and be close to nature. It is not just |
| intrude on an animal's territories, the animals can | | | | another holiday; it's a way of life. While camping |
| get aggressive. Here are some essential tips for | | | | out, one is surrounded by nature and serenity. |
| survival during a wild animal attack: | | | | The experience might be missing urban comforts |
| Black Bears | | | | that one is used to... but in return one gets to |
| When confronted by black bear, you should stand | | | | explore a lot that is absolutely different from the |
| on ground and avoid running. Doing so would make | | | | usual city life. In the hustle bustle of the fast |
| the bear think even more that you are prey. Just | | | | paced life that we live in, we tend to lose touch |
| move quietly and slowly away while keeping | | | | with our own selves. Camping is a wonderful way |
| eye-to-eye contact with the bear. It would be | | | | to get in touch with one's inner self. |
| helpful to have a Bear Pepper Spray around so | | | | Depending on where you will be staying you can |
| that you can use it should the bear advance. Get | | | | also research the area you will be visiting for |
| rid of any food, especially fresh fish. If the bear | | | | information on bicycle rentals, kayak rentals and |
| continues to attack, however be sure to keep | | | | lessons, and boating. There will be different |
| your knapsack on to help protect your body | | | | outfitters available in the area that may offer |
| from a possible attack. Avoid getting in between | | | | excursions and rentals through the park you are |
| a cub and a mother bear. If you do not have | | | | visiting. |
| pepper spray or the one you have fails, drop to | | | | Avoid camping in low places--Air flow gets |
| the ground, protect your neck with your hands | | | | stagnant and typically moisture settles more. Also, |
| and play dead. | | | | if it rains whilst your tent is up, there's a greater |
| Once your kids (and you) recover from the | | | | chance of water collecting when you're camped in |
| shock of having no television or Internet access, | | | | a low lying area. Lastly, position your tent so that |
| you'll all have an eye-opening experience. | | | | your head is uphill wherever you camp (seeing as |
| Whether you have a tight budget or believe sky's | | | | most locations are rarely ever flat). More camping |
| the limit, you will find many camping supplies that | | | | tips, guides and info at camping-outdoors.info. Do |
| range from as little as $20.00 all the way up to | | | | visit for learn about all things regarding to camping |
| the hundreds. | | | | and ourdoor survival! |
| Grizzly Bears | | | | The preparation you do may mean the difference |
| It's important when traveling to bring along the | | | | from really enjoying your trip to actually roughing |
| proper clothing. Always include some rain and | | | | it and trying to survive. One of the primary things |
| windwear, a fleece jacket is also a good idea. A | | | | you should do is scout out the area you want to |
| first aid kit and plenty of drinking water should | | | | camp in. Look at the demands of the |
| always be available. Of course if you are planning | | | | environment and available natural resources. The |
| on doing any outdoor activities in the winter you | | | | area you go to will determine what supplies and |
| will need more clothing etc. | | | | gear you will need to take with you. |
| Cross country skiing is a wonderful way to | | | | True to its name, the local quarries provided |
| experience the parks wilderness during the winter | | | | some of the highest quality stone for monuments |
| season. Snowshoeing trails may also be available in | | | | in Washington. If you are walking at night never |
| parks. Place at least two in the bottom of you ice | | | | shine your flash light at any moving vehicles. Your |
| box then place the frozen meats, milk, juice into | | | | light may blind the driver and which could cause an |
| the box. You should place vegetables on top if | | | | accident. |
| there is room place a third frozen milk jug at the | | | | Instead of going up to other campers and saying, |
| top of the box. | | | | "Hi, I'm Kerry and I'm here by myself" ask |
| The thought of camping alone can be very | | | | questions like "How can I contact you if I |
| intimidating, especially if you're a woman. Ideally, it | | | | experience a problem" or "is this campground |
| is not something recommended to women new | | | | regularly patrolled? |