| Camping is awesome! Spending time camping | | | | down. You'd be surprised at just how far voices |
| outdoors with friends and family is an experience | | | | carry, especially in the woods. |
| like no other. | | | | - If you bring a dog with you, please pick up after |
| When it comes to outdoor camping, however, | | | | it. Never leave your dog unattended or allow it to |
| there is a cardinal rule - that you leave your | | | | bark excessively, especially at other campers. |
| campsite as you found it, and be conscious of | | | | Keep it tethered to your site and don't allow your |
| other campers around you. | | | | dog to dig holes. You don't want someone lodging |
| Camping etiquette should be practiced by | | | | a complaint against you, which could have you |
| everyone and far too many times my own | | | | evicted from the campground. |
| outdoor camping experiences have been disturbed | | | | - Make sure your dog is leashed at least 6 feet |
| by loud music, people running through my | | | | away from a neighboring camp. |
| campsite and boisterous late-night conversations. | | | | - Never cut trees for firewood. Bring your own or |
| Here are some camping tips for good camping | | | | buy some. |
| etiquette: | | | | - Never dump trash or waste into streams, lakes, |
| - Obey camping rules. They're in place for the | | | | creeks or rivers as this contaminates the water |
| safety and enjoyment of the campground and | | | | sources. |
| everyone in it. | | | | - Whatever you bring in, bring out, including your |
| - Respect the rights of other campers. Be aware | | | | trash unless there are designated trash bins or |
| of their territory - meaning, rather than walking | | | | receptacles in the campground. Recycle whenever |
| through their site, walk around it. If you plan to | | | | possible. Always try to leave the campsite cleaner |
| play games, limit them to your own campsite or | | | | than when you found it. |
| the recreation area. | | | | Practice good camping etiquette - be a good |
| - At night and during quiet evening hours, keep | | | | example for other campers. |
| noise to a minimum. Speak softly and keep music | | | | |