March 10, 2010
- Homeless Arrested for "Camping in the Park"
Nicholas Justin Nowers, 20, no address, was arrested on charges of criminal trespass of a non-dwelling and camping in the park. (…)
- Camping Site Now Open at Alachua County Fairgrounds
Debts to the Gainesville Regional Utilities (GRU) have forced the Alachua County Fair Association to close down their campsite in the past as the county government wouldn't approve the application to use the fairgrounds for camping until a repayment plan is set up and agreed for the GRU debt. (…)
- Backwoods Dash at Keystone Lake
The Backwoods Dash is a three-day non-profit indie music and camping festival set on Memorial Day weekend, May 28-30 on Keystone Lake at Walnut Creek State Park in Prue. (…)
December 4, 2009
- Grand Canyon's "In" Person System Dumped
Getting a permit to backpack overnight at the Grand Canyon is not easy. Half of the applications are denied. (…)
August 13, 2009
- They Tell Us Not to Feed The Bears for a Reason
Dunno Munson has been feeding bears from her porch for 10 years and this is what she gets.
- No More Guns In Parks
As it is written, the state law allows persons with valid handgun carry permits to possess handguns in all parks, natural areas, campgrounds and similar public places. (…)
August 11, 2009
- Development of the Camp Industry Leadership Award
The Chamber and the Henderson County Young Leaders Program are proud to announce the development of the Camp Industry Leadership Award. (…)
- Guess Who'll be Camping During the Admission Free Weekend
President Obama and family will be going to Yellowstone on Friday August, 14 then the Grand Canyon on August 16. The Obamas will also be rolling through Grand Junction and Phoenix. (…)
August 10, 2009
- Last Weekend for Free Admission to National Parks
The entry fees being waived range from $3 to $25 but it doesn't apply to fees charged for camping, reservations, tours or concessions. (…)
- Extreme Forest Fire Warning in Vancouver
VANCOUVER (NEWS1130) - 95 percent of our province is in high or extreme forest fire danger and could ignite at any moment. That's from Jeanne Rucker with the Kamloops Fire Centre. (…)
August 9, 2009
- Camp Fannin Nominated For Half Mile Of History Marker
Camp Fannin, where about 200,000 United States Army infantrymen trained from 1943 to 1946, could soon be honored with a Half Mile of History marker in downtown Tyler.
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July 28, 2009
- New Designs for Bear Cannisters Wanted
They say bears are smart but I didn't think they could be smart enough to figure out that to open a bear vault they you have to depress one tab, rotate the lid, depress another tab, and pop the top off. (…)
July 23, 2009
- Rainbow Family Arrested for Illegal Camping
Seven members of the Rainbow Family of Living Light, also known as simply the Raninbow Family have been arrested for camping on the roof of a Public Library in Boulder. (…)
July 22, 2009
- A Mountaineering Tent That Weighs Less Than 2 Pounds
It's called the Rocket Tent and it weighs only 1 lb. 6oz. That's lighter than some bivy sacks and this has so much more space and can probably 2 people. (…)
June 20, 2009
- Iodine No Longer An Option
The European Union bans iodine for use in water treatment. I was always doubtful about using iodine for water treatment anyway - honest.
- National Parks Free for Three Weekends
The federal government is hoping that promoting visitations to the national park will boost business in that area so there will be no entry charge for all 147 National Parks in the US. (…)
June 10, 2009
- Camping in Your Backyard
Kids love camping in the backyard at least as much as parents do. You can camp in your backyard anytime you want to but the official date for the Great American Backyard Campout is June 27, 2009. (…)
June 8, 2009
- Obama Declares June as Great Outdoors Month
Getting government backup is always good. For those who love the great outdoors, now they do. (…)
May 26, 2009
- Some Questions about Life on Everest
John Black and Robbie Kojetin planned to reach the summit of Mount Everest by 26th May but instead at 0915 hours on Saturday, May 23, they stood at the summit of Lady Everest, all in tears. (…)
May 24, 2009
- National Trails Day - Take in the Outdoors
The American Hiking Society is the only national, recreation-based nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting and protecting America's hiking trails, their surrounding natural areas and the hiking experience. (…)
