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| Honolulu tightening camping laws |
| 2008-07-02 16:15:00 |
The Honolulu City Council is moving towards tightening up beach camping laws, creating another blow for homeless people on Oahu.Officials say this will reduce the number of homeless people living in beach parks.Under current camping laws, authorities are finding enforcement difficult.The definitions of who and how long they can stay right now leaves many shades of gray.
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| Camping time at Roanoke Rapids |
| 2008-06-22 03:04:00 |
But this week, the Roanoke Rapids High coaches were busy conducting a camp for youngsters in the third through eighth grades on the Yellow Jacket campus. The camp was a three-day basic skills camp.Head coach Russell Weinstein, assistant head coach and defensive coordinator Pete Edwards and offensive line coach and jayvee coach Chris Hill put the young footballers through the basic skills to improve their techniques. Most of the boys have either played or will play in the local midget football league this season.Edwards noted that the idea is “for the boys to learn the basic fundamentals and have an understanding about the work that goes into football. The kids have given us the effort and they have worked hard.”
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| Camping now stylish as purse strings tighten |
| 2008-06-11 02:14:00 |
Brits are returning to camping as the credit crunch bites, according to Canvas Holidays which has seen a 10-20% increase in bookings in the last six weeks.The operator released the figures alongside a survey it has commissioned about current British holidaymaking trends which revealed that 75% would now choose self-catering above any other board option when booking a holiday.
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| Camping: A fun and inexpensive vacation |
| 2008-06-01 05:53:00 |
There is nothing more enjoyable than going to bed to the sound of crickets in the evening and then waking up in the morning to the sound of birds chirping outside your tent.Teaching a youngster how to roast a marshmallow over an open fire will be a fond memory for years to come and looking for shooting stars in a sky bright with stars is an experience that cannot be fully appreciated in the city.But the best news is that the cost of camping is still a bargain compared to staying in a hotel, motel or a rental cabin at a resort.
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| Maine parks gearing up for busy camping season |
| 2008-05-27 15:22:00 |
With Memorial Day weekend at hand, Maine's parks are gearing up for a busy camping season.The Maine Bureau of Parks and Lands says it has taken 500 more reservations at the 12 state-run campgrounds than at this time a year ago.Conservation Commissioner Patrick McGowan says the bureau expects plenty of visitors as Mainers take advantage of the 47 state parks and historic sites that are short drives from most of the state's population centers.
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| 10 Great Gadgets for Camping |
| 2008-05-20 14:26:00 |
There's nothing like the great outdoors: the sights, the sounds, the sense of freedom. One can't help feeling one with Mother Earth. For the ultimate survivalists, enduring the elements is a piece of cake: They welcome the idea of roughing it under the stars, armed with little but a knife and a can of beans.Not everyone is blessed with this kind of courage and natural instinct, of course. But that doesn't mean you should shy away from the wilderness. Camping can be a pleasurable experience—as long as you're equipped with the right tools.Whether you're planning a camping trip to the Adirondacks or Anacapa Island this summer, here's a list of 10 gadgets every type of camper shouldn't leave home without.
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| Hiking and camping safety tips |
| 2008-05-10 16:42:00 |
If you have any medical conditions, discuss your plans with your health care provider and get approval before departing.Review the equipment, supplies and skills that you’ll need. Consider what emergencies could arise and how you would deal with those situations. What if you got lost, or were unexpectedly confronted by an animal? What if someone became ill or injured? What kind of weather might you encounter? Add to your hiking checklist the supplies you would need to deal with these situations.Make sure you have the skills you need for your camping or hiking adventure. You may need to know how to read a compass, erect a temporary shelter or give first aid. Practice your skills in advance.
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| Electric Picnic introduces eco-friendly camping |
| 2008-05-03 02:57:00 |
This year, Electric Picnic introduces the Myhab eco-firendly alternative to camping. Ticket holders can book a 2-person myhab which is very close to the action in the yellow campsite. When you arrive at the site, your myhab will already be waiting for you, courtesy of the good people at Electric Picnic.Myhab users will also have access to toliets, hot showers, a safe box for valuables, and your myhab will be easy to find as you can personalise it when you book online.Myhabs are waterproof, spacious, and made from reusable, recyclable materials.
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| Lake Tahoe camping |
| 2008-04-23 08:10:00 |
Camping is a great way to appreciate the beauty and activities of the Tahoe area; providing an interaction with nature that you’ll never find in a stuffy hotel room. There are many public and private campgrounds around the Tahoe basin – here are 10 to explore:When you’re looking to rise above the summer heat, go up – to the top of Mt. Rose Highway. Locals may have noticed the campground turnoff sign at the summit of Hwy 431, perhaps not realizing that it leads to a picturesque camping spot with access to some of the best high-country hiking in the basin. Wander easily to the Tahoe Meadows to link up with the Tahoe Rim Trail or the Ophir Creek Trail. Trailheads to Slide Mountain and Mt. Rose itself are nearby as well. The campground offers 24 sites and flush toilets. Fees are $13/night. Visit www.reserveamerica.com for reservations.
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| Glamping: camping minus lumps |
| 2008-04-18 11:34:00 |
There is only one rule when you're luxury camping in the bush with possums and unfortunately we broke it.Ushering us up the stairs of our palatial safari-style abode, our host says, "enjoy the bliss, sit back and have a sundowner but please, no food in the camp"."Our possums are very, very cheeky."Sure thing, we say, kicking off our city shoes and getting ready to recline, champagne flute in hand, on the porch of the most decked-out tent we've ever seen, a deluxe outdoor suite at Paperbark Camp on the NSW South Coast.
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| Camping in the UK is a Great Budget Option |
| 2008-04-12 02:39:00 |
Camping in the UK has been described as a "great budget option" by the British Resorts and Destinations Association (Brada) this week.According to the association, camping is a particularly attractive option for younger people, who have the freedom to get on their bikes with a light backpack and head off into the great unknown.Peter Hampson, director of Brada, said: "It's equally a great budget option from the more organised family side, because once you’ve bought your tents and all the bits and pieces then it’s an investment that you've got."
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| Camping on the outskirts of European cities |
| 2008-04-02 03:34:00 |
In our increasingly frantic search for ways to visit Europe inexpensively, campgrounds and camping should not be overlooked.Almost completely unknown to most American travelers, campgrounds are found on the outskirts of nearly every major European city; indeed, some European cities have as many as a dozen such campgrounds in their outlying areas. And although they are usually in fairly remote neighborhoods, nearly all are on a bus or subway line that can whisk you downtown — and there are still other prime camping spots in historic centers as well.
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| Cleveland forest fees for camping may rise |
| 2008-03-28 15:39:00 |
In separate actions yesterday, the U.S. Forest Service lifted most of the access restrictions in place since the October wildfires and officials said campground fees were not covering the cost of maintaining the facilities.“Opening up the forest again is a great thing, especially since there has been some rainfall so it should be beginning to restore itself,” said Richard Miller, chairman of the San Diego chapter of the Sierra Club.
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| Summer camps are amazing places for children |
| 2008-03-20 06:27:00 |
Summer camps are amazing places for children to learn new skills and discover their special talents. Here are a few tips on selecting the right camp for your children:• Check out www.campparents.org for a listing of hundreds of possible camps.• For your peace of mind, find an ACA accredited camp. This certification means the camp has been reviewed for over 300 standards to make sure the camp is safe and provides the highest quality camping experience for your child.• Younger children may not understand what it means to "go to camp". See if you can visit a camp in progress so they understand what it means to be away from you while swimming, playing goofy games and idolizing their wacky counselor.• For a child's first camp experience, consider a "traditional" camp that offers a variety of activities rather than focusing on computers or performing arts. This experience gives your child a broader camping experience.
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| New RV and camping search site for vacationers and travelers that uses Google maps |
| 2008-03-17 03:33:00 |
Are you tired of those huge five pound RV and camping directories? Tired of web sites that lack content? Well, MapRvs is the newest in internet RV site searches and will soon make the others look obsolete. It is a futuristic, complete and accurate site that is like no other. Let's say you are looking for RV and camping sites outside of Phoenix, AZ. You simply go to the map of the United States, click a few times in the Phoenix area, and, voila, up pops little green dots with all the locations. As you click on each, a bubble appears with information on it. Further in, one can get directions to the site from anywhere, current weather conditions and contact information. Also, one can search for points of interest and other RV related establishments nearby.
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| Camping holidays |
| 2008-03-13 13:21:00 |
Camping holidays are a popular option for the environment- and budget-conscious holidaymaker and give families a chance to get close to nature and really explore the outdoors.Many campgrounds offer the option of tenting, mobile homes or chalet accommodation, as well as activities and children's clubs so holidaymakers can enjoy some home comforts while having a break from city life.France is a perennial favourite for camping holidays, being easily accessible with thousands of well-equipped campsites. The Vendee region, Gascony, the Dordogne and Brittany are all fantastic destinations for a camping holiday.
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| Camping at Jalama Beach near Santa Barbara |
| 2008-03-08 15:51:00 |
From a map, Jalama Beach County Park looks like one of the most isolated beach campgrounds in Southern California. The beach hugs a crescent-shaped coastline between Point Conception and Point Arguello, just south of Vandenberg Air Force Base.No multimillion-dollar mansions or rickety piers mar the coastline for miles in either direction. Just the ocean lapping at the raw land, as it has for millions of years.Despite its remote locale, Jalama Beach is not the rough, isolated park I expected to find when I drove a winding, two-lane country road to the sand-swept campground in February. A dozen relatives and I arrived a few hours before sunset.
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| France Remains the Original Camping Destination |
| 2008-03-03 09:48:00 |
France is still the "original camping destination" for Brits, according to one industry expert.Tour operator Europcamp made the claim, explaining that France remains popular as it is easily accessible for Brits.Ruth Start, Eurocamp head of sales and marketing, said: "France remains a popular choice with Eurocamp customers as it is easily accessible from the UK and remains a camping legacy in terms of being the original camping destination for Brits."
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| Holidaymakers Get Back to Nature Camping |
| 2008-02-28 04:52:00 |
Tour operator Europcamp said this week that not only does camping allow travellers to "really explore the outdoors" it is also a "greener holiday option".Ruth Start, Eurocamp's head of sales and marketing, said: "Families can make the most out of local attractions and Eurocamp parks often personify the culture and traditions of the destination."
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| Winter camping |
| 2008-02-25 02:25:00 |
Spend a night with an experienced Northwoods guide of more than 18 years, Bill Slaughter, who mushes on just for you. During your personalized trip, you can set up camp anywhere and enjoy the beauty of winter with many options. You can choose among hiking, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing and ice fishing. Meals are hot, and you might even catch your lunch or dinner.
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| Free Camping in New Zealand |
| 2008-02-22 15:13:00 |
To celebrate the New Zealand love affair with the humble outdoor holiday, Family Parks are inviting people to enjoy a weekend of family camping, in a powered or un-powered site, with 'Family Parks' Go Camp 08' - New Zealand and Australia's biggest ever free camp-out.On Friday, February 22 and Saturday 23, enjoy a free weekend at either Westshore Holiday Park, or Waipatiki Beach Farm Park.'Family Parks' Go Camp 08' encourages New Zealanders to get back to nature, Westshore Holiday Park owners Ray and Anna Stevenson say.
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| Camping in Scandinavia |
| 2008-02-17 17:17:00 |
For kids, most Scandinavian campsites have their own activities or playgrounds, or are located close to family attractions. The picture shows you kids on a "Hoppeputte", a giant air pillow that is found at countless Danish campgrounds.To get a campsite, make sure to purchase a Camping Card Scandinavia (valid in Denmark, Sweden, Norway and Finland) before you go camping, or at the first campsite you visit. It's reasonably priced and is valid for the whole year. There are discounts for single overnight stays, and groups of 5+ campers.
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| Everything you always wanted to know about Jewish camping |
| 2008-02-14 00:24:00 |
Parents with a laundry list of questions regarding Jewish camping may find answers at www.jewishcamping.org - the website of the Foundation for Jewish Camping (FJC) - the central address for the field of Jewish summer camps in North America.With a constituency of over 130 non-profit overnight Jewish summer camps, the FJC serves as a catalyst for growing the Jewish camping system. It has moved the importance of the Jewish summer camp experience to the forefront of the Jewish community’s agenda.Through its programs and consultation, the non-profit organization encourages and assists with the expansion of existing Jewish camps and the development of new ones.
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| Internet, Video Games Blamed for Drop In Camping |
| 2008-02-07 18:54:00 |
The study was conducted in the United States and Japan and tracks the rise of video game play in the early 1980s along with a decline in visits to national parks, camping, fishing and other outdoor recreation. Declines of 18 to 25 percent were reported.According to a statement by the researchers, "Games">Video games, home movie rentals, going out to movies, Internet use, and rising fuel prices explained almost 98 percent of the decline in people visiting national parks."
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| Annual camping reservation rush begins |
| 2008-02-02 17:58:00 |
The first day is always the busiest, with campers competing for favorite sites at one of 12 state campgrounds. Sebago Lake State Park is the most popular destination, and the state only accepts reservations for four or more nights until March, when the minimum stay changes to two nights.State campground reservations started this morning and got off to a fast start, according to the Bureau of Parks & Lands.
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| Camping in Antarctica |
| 2008-01-29 08:23:00 |
TROLL STATION, Antarctica (Reuters) - If you think a "sunseeker" is someone who likes lounging on Caribbean or Mediterranean beaches, meet Joern Dybdahl.In the southern summer, the 46-year old Norwegian works in Antarctica as a technician at a research station. The rest of the year he is on the Arctic island of Spitsbergen -- so he almost always lives in the land of the midnight sun.
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| The Arizona Camping Trip |
| 2008-01-22 19:34:00 |
This corner of Arizona serves up two diverse landscapes for the price of one getaway. You can slalom through arroyos in scorching cactus desert, then climb up into the cool, mile-high evergreen heights of the Dragoon and Chiricahua mountains — two of the region’s renowned “sky islands.†There, shady campsites offer easy access to ridgeline hikes, fishing holes and some serious relaxation.
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| State agencies criticize Malibu's plan to ban camping |
| 2008-01-18 09:16:00 |
The City of Malibu's proposal to ban overnight camping in public parks was the topic of discussion at state agency meetings in two different counties last week. In Thousands Oaks, the board of the Mountains Recreation and Conservation Authority, a sister organization of the Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy, voted to support the SMMC's plan to override the city's prohibition proposal. Meanwhile, in the city of Los Angeles, California Coastal Commission Executive Director Peter Douglas reiterated a statement he made last month in an interview with The Malibu Times that the city's plan is "a waste of public resources and funds" because it violates the Coastal Act.
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| Camping costs on rise |
| 2008-01-12 17:59:00 |
ALBANY - While camping at Lake Snowden will be reinstated April 1, park users will be paying higher fees to cover the maintenance of the park, Hocking College officials announced at a meeting Wednesday.While fees are not set in stone and have to be reviewed by Hocking College President John Light, the seasonal camping fee of $875 is planned to increase to $1,300.A packed house of community members, park users and local officials turned out at Wednesday night's meeting held at the park, which is owned by the colle
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| Beach camping offers waves of enjoyment |
| 2008-01-07 09:58:00 |
We were new to beach camping, so the throng caught us by surprise. That "just me and the trees" feeling you often can achieve even in busy forest campgrounds was out of reach here. We were packed in like sardines.The campsite was basically an extra-wide parking spot with a piece of dirt behind it. Nearly all our neighbors were housed in RVs, which seemed the better way to go. We had to move the picnic table to squeeze in our two small tents. At night when we roasted marshmallows, I kept a watchful eye for sparks that could potentially ignite our night's accommodations. One tent was mostly uphill and those of us who drew the short straws got to sleep with our heads closer to the train tracks.
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| Another view on Malibu camping |
| 2008-01-01 00:56:00 |
Her opening sentence refers to the Malibu City Council’s vote to “ban camping on many public lands. . .” In fact, only three sites were at issue: Santa Monica Mountain Conservancy land in Corral Canyon, where the most recent fire started, Ramirez Canyon, and Charmlee Wilderness Park, which is owned by the City of Malibu and not the Conservancy. She adds, rather breezily, that as far as she knew it was “the first official measure the city has taken to prevent future fires.” In fact, the City has had a fire prevention program in conjunction the LA County Fire Department almost since Malibu became a city. It combines educational programs with brush-clearing efforts in inhabited areas.
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| Camping Fun for A Million Cubans |
| 2007-12-25 14:41:00 |
Havana, Dec 24 (Prensa Latina) Over a million Cubans enjoyed camping this year, confirming this type of family recreation as the favorite of the Cuban family.Some 300,000 people visited the northern coast of Havana Province, said Eduardo Tirado, president of the camping business world, in a press conference in La Cueva de los Portales, in Pinar del Rio.The increased demand means 79 of the country"s existing facilities are now insufficient, he noted.
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| Camping fees to rise in Nova Scotia over the next three years |
| 2007-12-20 02:18:00 |
HALIFAX - The cost of camping at Nova Scotia's provincial parks will increase in each of the next three years.The provincial government announced Tuesday that permits for a basic campsite will rise from $14.96 to $18 by 2010 - that's a 20 per cent jump. The cost of a semi-serviced site will rise 25 per cent to $24, and full-service sites with water and electricity will rise to $32 - a 15 per cent increase.
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| Camping out for Christmas |
| 2007-12-13 03:35:00 |
HOLIDAY BASEBALL CAMP: The camp, which is run by several ex-professional major-leaguers such as Boston Red Sox hitting coordinator Victor Rodriguez, Red Sox minor-league coach Chad Epperson and former Minnesota Twins pitcher Ryan Glenn, will be held from 9 a.m. to noon Jan. 2-4 at North Fort Myers Community Park (2021 N. Tamiami Trail). Ages: 8-18. Cost: $125 per player, with camp T-shirt included. Visit impactsportspro.com to print out the registration form and waiver to send in along with payment and T-shirt size before Wednesday, Dec. 26.
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| Rock festival planned for Vineland |
| 2007-12-03 20:14:00 |
The destination camping festival is set for Aug. 8-10 at a 500-acre, privately owned farm in Vineland, about halfway between Philadelphia and Atlantic City."The community of Vineland, including the mayor, is very supportive and excited to have this in their community," says C3 partner Charlie Jones, who would not disclose terms of the lease. "But it is long enough to invest in an event like this and host a festival that will hopefully be around for a long time."
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| Myrtle Beach Camping |
| 2007-11-29 11:58:00 |
With it sandy beaches and many choices in campground locations, Myrtle Beach Camping is the must do camping experience. With the increasing influx of visitors to Myrtle Beach, millions to be exact, this vacation destination is getting a lot of attention for being one of the best premier RV destinations in the United States. This is evident with all the RV resorts. But another sign is how the big name hotel chains pay attention. A lot of high-rise hotels are taking notice of this destination and they want the piece of the pie. These big named high-rise resorts are slowly but surely redefining the Grand Strand landscape of this once sleepy resort city.
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| A camping primer: Into the great outdoors |
| 2007-11-21 03:59:00 |
Pack up the car, load the cooler, grab the sleeping bags and head for a campground.It is among the first tentative steps into the great outdoors for many people and for even the most hard-core outdoor enthusiast it can be a quick path to re-establishing a lost connection with Mother Nature. We're talking car camping here -- loading up the minivan with the basics of food, clothing and shelter and heading for the hills.With two national forests -- the Lewis and Clark and the Helena -- within easy driving range, there is a mapful of camping opportunities that do not require a backpack and a long walk or a four-wheel drive gas-guzzler to reach.
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| New Zealand lures campers with new camp sites |
| 2007-11-16 03:11:00 |
There will be plenty more places to ‘go bush’ in New Zealand with the recent announcement that the country’s Department of Conservation (DOC) is creating 100 new camp sites on land it administers, as well as a new conservation park.Recognising the decline in camping spots due to rising land prices (and much coastal land in particular being sold for residential development); DOC hopes to open four new sites by December 2007 and a fifth by the middle of 2008.
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| Camping class offers 'relaxing' atmosphere |
| 2007-11-11 01:38:00 |
Students who have taken the Camping and Outdoor Education course offered at PSU say that the class isn't exactly a stressful academic experience."It's a nice, relaxing class. You just go out and have fun," said Sara Franchett, senior in biology, who was being taught how to load, aim and shoot a bow and arrow.Though the course has been taught at PSU for decades, Scott Gorman, professor of Health, Human Performance and Recreation, has been teaching the class for the last 20 years.
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