Enjoying Your Vacation in an RV

by: Jim Schneider

Traveling in a Recreational Vehicle is, by most accounts, a fun, relaxing and enjoyable time to create some incredible stories that your grandchildren will someday enjoy. Here are few myths and truths about vacationing in a recreational vehicle.

Myth: Getting your own RV and using it for trips and vacations will save you money. Sorry, but by the time you buy/lease/rent your RV, you probably could have flown first class and stayed at 4-star hotels. There may be exceptions such as an inexpensive tent trailer or used slide in camper for your pickup, but for the most part the extra cost and expenses (gas, insurance, etc) usually are more than any savings which you may have.

Truth: RV'ing is fun! Getting the chance to see more of the country and being in a relaxed mode can make your trip or vacation way more enjoyable experience.

Truth: Your family bonds will strengthen. This certainly has been true for me. Since everyone should be involved in the decisions, a feeling of teamwork and togetherness is enhanced.

Myth: Your family bonds will strengthen. Unfortunately, discord can happen if not all traveling members are on the same page. Did one member of the family really just want to go to Disneyland and back while the others preferred the more leisure approach? It's best to work these issues out in advance.

Myth: There's no planning involved. Unless you have more time on your hands than most, RVing requires just as much planning as any other vacation would. There is nothing more frustrating than pulling into an RV park late in the day with no reservations only to find them full. There is a 'freedom from worry' idea that RV merchants will promote that is, to say the least, overstated.

Myth: Since you are on your own schedule, nothing can spoil the trip. Unfortunately, there are plenty of things that can go wrong. In addition to the possibility of vehicle problems (engine, transmission, etc), there are numerous systems that may cause delays or, worse, cancellations of your plans. These include your water, electrical, heating/cooling and other that may cause you problems. The best solution is to become familiar with your RV before you embark on a long trip. That investment in time will pay off handsomely.

Truth: You have more control over your trip. While things can go wrong, they usually don't. The result is that your trip will probably go as expected and you aren't subject to airline delays, lost hotel reservations and other things over which you have no control.

Truth: There is a certain comfort in knowing that the bed you sleep in tonight will be yours. Maybe it's not the luxurious mattress you have at home, but it's yours and you are familiar with it. Of course, the same things applies to other personal items as well. In many ways it's like taking an abbreviated version of your own home with you. Personally, I sleep better in my RV than I ever have in a hotel.

Personally, I love travelling in an RV. If I had to state just one thing that makes it my favorite way to vacation, it's knowing that, while I may be travelling to unfamiliar areas, I've got my 'home' with me.

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Jim Schneider is the newsletter editor for http://www.dudevacation.com/ which is the premier vacation resource on the internet. You can see all of the archived articles over at http://www.dudevacation.com/newsletters

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Watch for up coming articles and camping receipes to help you on your way to fun in the sun. Stop for a look at our camping tips. Great articles for anyone interested in information about the art of Dutch Oven Cooking, delicious stews, the aroma of fresh baked bread or delectable desserts to tempt your palette. Read about how to make these scrumptious meals. Also check out those great dutch oven and camping receipes:Lots Of Mouth Watering Camping Recipes

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Turn In Poachers (TIPs) 1-800-592-5522

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New Technologies in Camping Outdoor Clothing

by: Valerie Giles

Camping is an excellent way to explore and experience the
outdoors. The weather needn’t be an obstacle to what sorts of
climates and places you might trek to. Outdoor clothing has
become incredibly innovative in its designs and features,
allowing the adventurous at heart to know no limits.

Given so many choices it is necessary to do a little research
before making your clothing purchase, this way you are only
buying the pieces you will need, therefore essentially getting
your money's worth. The following suggestions should be helpful
for any outdoor enthusiast. A popular term you will hear
mentioned in today’s clothing features is waterproof-breathable
technologies. This technology strives to keep liquid water
(precipitation) out of the garment interiors, while allowing the
moisture vapor (perspiration) to escape out of the wearer’s
clothing.

There are three major waterproof-breathable technologies which
are microporous laminates, microporous coatings and monolithic
membranes. The microporous laminates contain millions of pores
which allow for molecules of water vapor to pass out, but not
allowing for water to enter. The microporous coatings act in
the same way by letting water vapors pass out but not allowing
vapor to enter. The monolithic membranes absorb moisture vapor
directly into its structure, in turn heat from your body drives
the moisture through the membrane towards the outer surface.
The amazing thing about the monolithic membrane is that as you
work harder the membrane absorbs and exhales more vapor.

One of the popular face fabrics of the past has been nylon; it
has been a preferred fabric because of both its waterproof and
breathable features and its abrasion resistance for rugged use.
But today’s newly designed polyesters are closing the gap.
Polyester is popular because it only absorbs about a tenth as
much water as would nylon. This is wonderful as it keeps the
inside surface of the garment warmer, while reducing the
interior condensation. The great thing about the new polyesters
is they are naturally repellent without having to use spray on
repellents that eventually wash off.

Knowing about the popular fabrics used today and why they work
is important in making some of your outdoor clothing selections,
but if needing any clothing that will be used for cold or
extremely cold conditions you will need to know what clothing
insulations will best suit you and the conditions you might be
facing. First off is down filling. Down filling has been around
forever and is still one of the most popular choices. It is
unbelievably light, compact and durable. It moulds to your body
helping to keep you warm while absorbing any moisture; however
down is not a good choice if you will be in constantly damp
cold or wet snow conditions. Next is the synthetic fills. There
are different types of synthetic fills available, some of which
are much heavier and bulkier than down but will not collapse
when wet. Some of the special synthetic fills are specially
treated to resist moisture penetration while still keeping you
warm if wet.

After you’ve done a bit of research and familiarized yourself
with some of the fabric technologies available, you will next
want to know exactly what you will be doing and what sort of
weather you can expect. For people interested in adventures such
as mountaineering, skiing, ice climbing and other backcountry
sports, you will want an excellent jacket offered in one of the
waterproof-breathable designs offered. These jackets should
offer protection from extreme wind, snow, and rain while still
keeping you comfortable. Along with a great jacket you will want
to select a compatible pair of pants which will also offer you
protection from the elements. When shopping for your clothing you
will notice for more extreme conditions there will be three-ply
garments which consist of an outer face fabric, a membrane and
protective backer, whereas the two-ply garments are more for
general use with a lighter liner instead of the knitted inner
backing.

The waterproof-breathable designs are excellent for people
constantly moving, because of the movement you really need
something that breathes. Now on the other hand for people doing
outdoor activity where they are making frequent stops or
standing around for periods of time they will need outerwear
that is insulated to keep them warm. These particular designs
come in various synthetic and down fills in a variety of weights
and shell materials. The design appropriate for you is again
dependant on what sort of activities you’ll be doing.

Now for the people who might not be venturing into quite as
extreme conditions they may just need jackets and pants that
protect them from the wind. Windwear is not to be confused with
rainwear, but is to be used for cool, windy, damp conditions.
For outdoor activities such as backcountry skiing and hiking,
windwear provides water-resistance in breathable fabrics.

Regardless of what sort of camping or outdoor activities you may
do, having proper rainwear is essential when spending time in
the wilderness. Having great raingear such as jackets, pants
and hats can make what might have been a bad weather experience
and allow for your trip to go on. Excellent rainwear today
offers features such as water repellent finishes, fully taped
seams, cinched ankle cuffs and reflective trims for safety.
Rainwear designs really make hiking in the rain a comfortable
pleasure.

One of the most versatile pieces of clothing offered is those
made of fleece. Fleece is light in weight, warm even when the
weather is wet, and can be used for either a mid-layer or outer
layer. Usually used for insulation, fleece also will pick up
moisture from the surface of your underwear moving it outwards
to keep you dry. Fleece is an excellent addition to any outdoor
wardrobe, combined with a two or three ply jacket, windwear or
rainwear; it provides added warmth and comfort. Fleece is
available in heavyweight, midweight and lightweight options.

Modern underwear is another outdoor clothing option that has
improved with time. New polyester blends not only provide needed
insulation from the elements but keeps perspiration away from
your body while in motion. Unlike cotton, the new fabrics make
perspiration evaporate quickly keeping you warm and comfortable.

There are so many outdoor clothing options available. The above
mentioned pieces of clothing serve well for protection from all
of the elements. There is also clothing available for trekking
such as shirts, pants, shorts and t-shirts. Again what is
wonderful about all the clothing choices is the excellent
fabrics used. Fabrics that dry quickly, keep moisture away,
and provide stain, odor and wrinkle resistance.

Lastly, we cannot forget the great clothing accessories that
keep our head, hands and feet warm and protected. Gloves
available for ice climbing, mountaineering and skiing in
waterproof, windproof and breathable fabrics. Gloves, hats and
socks that provide excellent warmth and comfort for any weather
condition.

Whatever the outdoor activity you are planning, whether it be
ice climbing, mountaineering, snowboarding, hiking or just a
simple walk outside, the wonderful fabrics and designs offered
in outdoor clothing today can make your experience a comfortable
one. Given so many clothing choices and designs, it truly gives
adage to the saying that “there is no bad weather just bad
clothing”.


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5 Ways to Get the Most Out of Your BackCountry Gear

by: Chuck Fitzgerald

Time out of doors is a precious commodity to the outdoor enthusiast - but are we getting the most out of this time. One way to ensure maximum backcountry enjoyment is to get the most possible value from the gear you acquire and use. Here are 5 ways to get the most out of your backcountry gear – and your backcountry experience.

- Purchase the best gear you can possibly afford. If you are going to spend a year planning your next excursion on the continental divide, spend three months getting into great shape, take three weeks vacation when it’s time for the hike, purchase an airline ticket, and so on – then why are you using the cheapest backpack you can find? A good backpack will make all the difference in the world. This applies to all of your backcountry gear. Whether its your GPS unit, sleeping bag, rain gear or dual-fuel portable stove, be sure to carry good equipment in order to get the most value for your money. Don’t buy cheap!

- Learn how to use all of your gear correctly and practice using it. When you are completely lost, it’s not the time to learn how to navigate with a compass and map. When you and your firewood are wet, it’s not the time to learn how to start a fire with the flare you’ve been carrying for 5 years in your pack. Take time to learn all of the features of your gear. You might be surprised to learn just how useful your GPS really is when you understand how to use the backtrack feature. You’ll be mighty thankful when you learn the proper weight distribution for your backpack. Take time to learn – practice around your home before you venture into the backcountry.

- Keep your gear with you and use it as much as possible. Your backcountry gear isn’t just for the backcountry. It has unlimited uses in everyday life. Never go on a road trip without your pack. You’ll almost always find an opportunity to use your binoculars or GPS unit. If you don’t have your gear with you, you’ll need it – never fails.

- Take great care of your gear. Hopefully you’ve learned this from your parents and not necessarily from experience. Your gear will only take good care of you if you take good care of it. Conversely, your gear will let you down if you don’t take good care of it. That’s a bad situation to be in. Inspect everything before you embark on your adventure. Clean and properly store all of your gear upon your return. Have you check your gear’s straps, fuel, waterproofing, batteries and overall condition lately? Taking good care of your gear is an important part of enjoying your backcountry trip.

- When you’re done with it, donate it – and some of your time - to a local scout troop. They are always looking for assistance from outdoor enthusiasts. You’ll feel great getting this last piece of benefit out of your old trusty gear!

Optimize your time in the backcountry. The easiest way ensure maximum outdoor enjoyment is to get the most possible value from your gear. Let these 5 ways guide you in getting the most out of your backcountry gear – and your backcountry experience. Use this information and you’ll Get It Right The First Time.

Get Outdoors!

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Chuck Fitzgerald is the President of Arizona based BackCountry Toys, an online store providing backcountry specialty gear and educational information for outdoor enthusiasts. Visit http://www.backcountrytoys.com/.com to receive the free newsletter "FreshAir” or call (800) 316-9055.
chuck@backcountrytoys.com

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Ever Try Stuffed Fish

STUFFED FISH

3 or 4 lbs. Whole fish
salt and pepper
1 package stuffing mix
1/4 cup butter or margarine, melted
1 tbsp. Lemon juice

Preheat oven to 450 deg. Fish should be rinsed and patted dry.
Cut the fish along the backbone to remove the bone.
Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Stuffing should be prepared according
to the directions on the package. Put stuffing into cavity of fish.
Using toothpicks , close the cavity. Arrange fish on a grease baking sheet.
Top with melted butter and lemon juice. Bake for about 10 minutes for
each inch of thickness on top shelf of oven.
8 Servings

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If You're Ever Lost in the Outdoors!

By Greg Rouse

If you're ever lost in the outdoors use the S.T.O.P. acronym (sit, think, observe, plan) to control panic. You'll know what I mean about panic if you've ever been in that situation. And, if you haven't been turned around and you spend any significant amount of time in the outdoors, then it's only a matter of time before you do know what I mean. Psychologists have studied this mental state and found that without a known reference point the mind will begin to race in order to find one and if not found quickly then panic sets in.

So, if you're ever lost, use the S.T.O.P. acronym and ask yourself these questions:



What was the last point you recognized?


Can you retrace your steps? (In most search and rescue case studies there was a point at the beginning or just prior to panic, when the victim could have retraced their steps, but they failed to do so.)


Is there a place, trail, landmark you can focus on that gives you direction?


If NO to all these questions, then begin a slow systematic approach…
Slow Systematic Approach


Analysis of the terrain around you:




Landmarks (peaks, fire towers, power lines, lakes, human structures, etc…)


Stream Flow (which way is it flowing, what side of the stream were you on)


Ridgelines (which side of the ridge were you on)




Start a terrain feature search, by traveling short distances to locate landmarks or familiar terrain and/or trails.




Travel 10 minutes in the best guess direction, marking your trail back.


Return to your original position and try another direction.


In a dense forest use the prominent object method: Walk to a prominent object, marking direction of travel or the trail along the way and then repeat. If, your efforts do not turn up a known location, then return to original starting place.


Note: make sure to mark your trail with something that is easily seen and cannot be removed or washed away.


NOTE: Sometimes it's just best to hunker-down and wait for a change in the weather, morning or rescue. Also, remember that most trained searchers will assume that streams, roads, trails, power lines, and lakes are barriers. So, if an organized search is expected, stay at the barriers.

BONUS TIP: When it's getting late and you're not sure how much daylight you have, here's a little trick called Fist Time: Hold your fist straight out in front of you and set it on the horizon line, now measure how many fists to the sun. Number of fists = number of hours left until sunset. (A fist has about 15 degrees of arch and 15 degrees goes into 360, 24 times, so 1 fist = 1 hour, ½ a fist = ½ hour, etc...)

About the Author:
Greg Rouse has been teaching wilderness sports and emergency response at the university and college level for over a decade. He is also the founder of a unique web site called WildernessTrip.com, a one-stop resource for self-guided wilderness trip planning. This web site is basically; a free online guidebook that photo-documents trips with interactive maps and detailed route descriptions. Each trip has free pictures and free topographic maps of the trail, all in a print-friendly format. Check it out at http://www.wildernesstrip.com/

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Hiking Is What Its all About

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Hiking is just a part of the camping experience that we love and enjoy doing with our family and pet dogs. You'll find plenty of tips to help you prepare and enjoy these hiking trips:Lots Of Great Hiking Info

Hiking Trail Guide


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Dutch Oven Back Ribs

8 lbs of ribs
2 tsps. sage
2 cups of water
1 to 2 tsps. cayenne
1 cup honey
1-1/2 tsps. dry mustard
2 tbsps. lemon juice
1 teaspoon salt

Marinade them overnight. Broil in sauce at 325º F for at least one hour in your 12" Dutch Oven.

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The Power of Ice

by: Louise Roach

Using ice to treat injuries is one of the oldest methods of pain control. Proven to be safe and effective at reducing swelling, relieving pain and decreasing muscle spasms, ice therapy is an easy self-care technique that anyone can administer. Every mother knows to put ice on a bruised knee after a soccer game or on a teething toddler’s tender gums. But do you really know how ice works?

Cold therapy, also known as cryotherapy, works on the principle of heat exchange. This occurs when you place a cooler object in direct contact with an object of warmer temperature, such as ice against skin. The cooler object will absorb the heat of the warmer object. Why is this important when it comes to cold therapy?

After an injury, blood vessels that deliver oxygen and nutrients to cells are damaged. The cells around the injury increase their metabolism in an effort to consume more oxygen. When all of the oxygen is used up, the cells die. Also, the damaged blood vessels cannot remove waste. Blood cells and fluid seep into spaces around the muscle, resulting in swelling and bruising. When ice is applied, it lowers the temperature of the damaged tissue through heat exchange and constricts local blood vessels. This slows metabolism and the consumption of oxygen, therefore reducing the rate of cell damage and decreasing fluid build-up. Ice can also numb nerve endings. This stops the transfer of impulses to the brain that register as pain.

Most therapists and doctors advise not to use heat right after an injury, as this will have the opposite effect of ice. Heat increases blood flow and relaxes muscles. It’s good for easing tight muscles, but will only increase the pain and swelling of an injury by accelerating metabolism.

When it comes to cooling devices, different effects will result due to the device’s ability to exchange heat. Crushed ice packs do a better job at cooling the body than chemical or gel packs, because they last longer and are able to draw four times the amount of heat out of tissue. The important difference is that ice packs undergo phase change, allowing them to last longer at an even temperature, creating a more effective treatment. Most chemical or one-time-use packs and gel packs do not undergo phase change. They quickly loose their ability to transfer heat, limiting their effectiveness to reduce swelling. Their short duration of cold is not long enough to produce numbness, also reducing their ability to relieve pain.

Cold therapy should always be used as soon as possible after an injury occurs and continued for the following 48 hours at 15 to 20 minute intervals. Remember – if you hurt yourself, you need to ice!

This information is not intended as a substitute for professional medical treatment or consultation. Always consult with your physician in the event of a serious injury.

About The Author


Louise Roach is the editor of an on-line health and fitness newsletter. She has been instrumental in the research, testing and development of SnowPack, a patented cold therapy that exhibits the same qualities as ice. Her injury prevention and treatment articles have been published on running, walking and fitness websites. For more information visit: http://www.snowpackusa.com/or NewsFlash*SnowPack at: http://home.netcom.com/~newsflash. Louise Roach can be reached at: info@snowpackusa.com

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Photographing Your Trophy Fish

When it comes to catch and release lakes, it is important for you to be ready to catch your fish, take a prize-winning shot and release your giant back into the water for others to enjoy. Before setting out on your trophy trout fishing trip with your fishing partner or guide, keep these few photo tips in mind.

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Bird Watching at Its Best-5 Great Tips

5 Tips for Successful Bird Watching by: Chuck Fitzgerald

Can you name the number one spectator sport in North America? It’s not baseball, figure skating or racing. It’s bird watching. That’s right, more people are watching birds than football and hockey combined. With so many people hoping to see a bird they’ve never seen before, it’s not surprising to see a clamoring for the latest tips and tools to get the job done. Here are my top five tips for getting the most out of your birding experience.

#1. Get to Where the Birds Are! This sounds obvious, but many birders spend the majority of their bird watching time and energy on poor locations. Some folk have the advantage of looking out of their windows into the back yard to observe nature’s best. The rest of us need to get moving. I would highly recommend visiting a National Wildlife Refuge. There are over 500 of them across the United States. To find one near you, visit http://refuges.fws.gov/

#2. Know What Species to Expect. There are approximately 900 species of birds in the United States and recognizing each of them is nearly impossible. So when you visit an area, do a little research first. You may find that perhaps only a few species actually inhabit that particular area. With a little preparation, you will be able to more readily identify bird species from each other. Keep a list of successfully viewed species – we’ll call this tip number two and a half.

#3. Get a Great Pair of Binoculars. Spending time and money to get to the right place can be totally wasted when your binoculars are inadequate. If you have an inexpensive pair of binoculars you are not getting the most out of your viewing. Today’s technologies come at a price and they provide crucial benefits in wildlife viewing. For instance, image stabilization will keep your view from shaking-very important when watching from a long distance. Other cool features include anti-fogging, low-light viewing and wide-view characteristics. Additionally, binoculars with built-in digital cameras enable you to identify birds once you get home. These benefits will definitely enhance your bird watching. A great pair of binoculars will turn a mediocre experience into a great one. You can count on it!

#4. Practice Before You Go. A key to viewing wildlife, and especially birds, is to have the ability to very quickly put your binoculars on target. Many people have difficulty finding a full moon in a pair of binoculars-but alas-learning to focus on a bird in a bush or track a bird in flight is easy for someone who has practiced prior to their outing. Try this before you go; lower your binoculars to your side and very quickly raise them to find and follow a jet airliner across the sky. After only a few attempts, you’ll get good at quickly acquiring your target. Quite often, birds are visible for only a few seconds, practice to become proficient.

#5. Take Someone with You. Life is always better when shared. Not only do you get to spend time out of doors with someone you like, but they might alert you to the “Number One Sight of the Day.” Share your birding experiences with your friends and family. Pass the birding excitement to a child.

The best part about wildlife viewing is that you the viewer, control almost every aspect of the experience. The more you are prepared, the more rewarding your time in our backcountry will be. Follow these 5 simple tips to get the most out of birding. Get Outdoors!

About The Author

Chuck Fitzgerald is Owner and President of Arizona based BackCountry Toys, an online store providing backcountry specialty gear and educational information for outdoor enthusiasts. Visit http://www.backcountrytoys.com/ to receive the free newsletter "FreshAir” or call (800) 316-9055.
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10 Benefits You Get from Using Trekking Poles For Hiking

By Robin Shortt

We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence
then, is not an act but a habit.
-Aristotle-

I remember watching my boys growing
up. They would go to their Scout meetings
and bring home a pole that they had

cut from a sapling. They made it into a pole
by stripping the bark and carving different
designs into it. They would talk about
how they used it for hiking and on campouts.

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baked salmon recipies

BROILED SALMON WITH CUCUMBER SAUCE

4 Salmon Steaks or Fillets
1/4 cup butter, melted
2 tbsp. lemon juice
1 medium cucumber, pared and diced
1/2 tsp. salt
dash pepper
1 tbsp. chopped chives
or green onion tops
1/2 cup dairy sour cream
2 tsp. lemon juice

Using mixture of melted butter and lemon juice, brush both sides
of the salmon steaks or fillets.
Broil about 6 inches from heat for 7 to 10 minutes, turn continue
another 7 to 10 minutes until fish flakes easily.
Serve hot with Cucumber Sauce.
Cucumber sauce is made by mixing the rest of the ingredients listed.
4 Servings.



SALMON IN PARCHMENT

Pinch dried dill weed
pinch crushed dried thyme
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
2 lbs. fresh or frozen salmon, cut in 6 fillets
2 tbsp. butter or margarine
1 lemon, thinly sliced
6 sprigs fresh parsley or
2 tsp. dried parsley
6 pieces 8 X 8 inch parchment
tartar sauce

Mix together first 4 ingredients, set aside.
Coat each fillet with melted butter.
Sprinkle with the herb mixture
Put one or two slices of lemon along with One
sprig of parsley on each piece of parchment.
place one salmon fillet on each piece of parchment.
Fold the parchment paper to keep in ingredients.
Put each wrapped parchment on a baking sheet. Bake at 400
degrees for about 15 minutes. Cut open and serve on
Parchment paper with tartar sauce. 6 Servings

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17 Tips That'll Safeguard You and Your Family From Dog Bites or Attack

By Robin Shortt

Did you know that more than one million
North Americans will be bitten by dogs
this year, and about one million dog bites
will go unreported.

Its sad, but most of the victims will be children.
These dog bites will come from animals known
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Dutch Oven Meat Loaf

Easy Meat Loaf

4 lbs. of ground beef
3 eggs
2 cups bread crumbs
1 cup of ketchup
1 large onion
1 cup milk
2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper

Take your beef and mix it, put in a 1/2 cup of ketchup, and mix in the remaining ingredients thoroughly. Lightly grease a 10" or 12" dutch oven.

Cook at 350º for 60 minutes and top with remaining ketchup (and brown sugar, if you want to) and bake for 15 minutes.

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Best Tips for Enjoying the BackCountry in the Rain

by: Chuck Fitzgerald

If you spend any amount of time in the backcountry at all, it will rain on you. Remember this - rain is a good thing; without it there wouldn’t be much backcountry to enjoy. How you prepare for rain and how you handle yourself and gear in the rain, makes the difference between a great experience and a horrible one. Here are some great ideas for ensuring your backcountry enjoyment when mother nature rains down on you.

Our best tips for enjoying the backcountry in the rain can be separated into two categories. The first pertains to getting ready to hike, camp or whatever else you love to do outdoors. Here are the Best Outdoor Preparation Tips:


Always check the weather forecast. Understanding the type of rain to expect may even determine whether you go or not. If the forecast calls for severe thunderstorms with tornados, you will probably plan differently than you might for scattered showers. Check before you go, and check when you’re there. A good weather radio is an essential piece of gear for backcountry recreation.

Store everything you take in re-sealable plastic bags, especially socks, matches, flares, food, maps and your first aid kit.

Pack your sleeping bag in a large plastic trash bag or a specially designed waterproof bag.

Pack a brimmed waterproof hat and jacket. Always have rain gear with you, even if it is only a large trash bag.

Treat your tent, hat, jacket and pack with waterproofing spray – even if they’re called “waterproof” to begin with.

For two weeks prior to your trip, be sure to take your multi-vitamins. You should be doing this regardless. A good immune system is an outdoor enthusiast’s best friend.
So now you’re packed and out the door. Once you’re there, common sense and a few tricks of the trade will help you get through unscathed. Here are the Best Outdoor Rain Tips:


Never camp in a low lying area. Look for a durable surface which will allow water to run off more effectively.

Look for a campsite this is somewhat protected from wind, flooding and heavy rain fall. Under a group of small trees is ideal. Keep away from the tallest tree in the forest – that’s where lightning likes to visit.

Place a mat outside the tent door to collect debris. If you are base camping, the weight of the mat is not worth the benefit – so use rocks instead.

Do not touch the walls of your tent when it is wet. This will adversely affect the water resistant capability of the tent. That is – you can create a leak.

Use a tarp under your tent. You should do this regardless of the weather, but when it’s raining it becomes important.

Sleep. There’s nothing better than sleeping in a tent when the rain falls.

Check the forecast every hour. If the storm is worsening, you need to know about it. Do you have extra batteries for your weather radio?

Never hold a fishing pole during a lightning storm.

Emergency flares are excellent for igniting wet firewood.

Body heat is a precious element. Conserve and protect your body by keeping it dry on the outside and wet on the inside. Drinking water becomes very important when body heat is being lost. Change into dry socks, get into your dry sleeping bag.

Keep an eye on your tent, the tent’s rain fly and the ropes/stakes holding your tent in place. Standing water and high winds are the enemy of your tent.
Remember this – when it rains, you’ll see fewer people and fewer insects. Some of the most remarkable times you’ll experience will be in the backcountry during a rain storm – it can be exhilarating! Doesn’t sound so bad after all – does it? Use this information and you’ll Get It Right The First Time.

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About the author: Chuck Fitzgerald is the President of Arizona based BackCountry Toys, an online store providing backcountry specialty gear and educational information for outdoor enthusiasts. Visit http://www.backcountrytoys.com/ to receive the free newsletter "FreshAir” or call (800) 316-9055.
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Dutch Oven Pineapple Upside Down Cake

Yellow Cake mix
Pineapple slices
Brown sugar
Maraschino cherries
Butter or margarine

For easy removal of the finished cake, line your Dutch oven with foil.
Melt butter into the bottom of the oven. Sprinkle Brown sugar over
the butter. Put the pineapple slices in the bottom in a single layer.
Put the maraschino cherries in the centre of each of pineapple slice.
Prepare cake mix and pour over top of the pineapple and cherries. Put
on the lid and top with coals. Bake until done.

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For some mouth watering Fish Burgers

Tilapia Fish Burgers


by The Maitre D


This past weekend we had a group of friends over for an evening barbeque. As you would know from previous recipes we have published, we like to provide our guests with something outside of the usual on our barbeque. In this case, several of our friends did not eat red meat. That meant that while we would still provide some good ol’ red meat for those who wanted it, we had to come up with some alternative to keep everybody happy. The solution was fish burgers, in this case using tilapia, although almost any fish would do. Well the guests who tried them raved so much about them that even our red meat eating guests tried them. By the end of the evening I was out of fish burgers and had lots of the regular ones left un-cooked and un-eaten. Try these out for your next barbeque and see the great reaction you’ll get from your guests.


Ingredients:



1 ½ pounds of fresh Tilapia, minced (almost any other fish like tuna, salmon, snapper will do just as well)



½ cup dry breadcrumbs



¼ cup finely chopped green chives



¼ cup finely chopped radish



1 ½ finely grated ginger root (check the end of the recipe for a tip on how to easily grate garlic root)



2 tbs chopped fresh cilantro



1 tsp sesame oil



2 tbs sunflower seeds



1 tbs lite soy sauce



1 tbs fish sauce



½ tsp ground cumin



¼ tsp salt



¼ teaspoon black pepper



1 egg, beaten


Directions:


In a bowl, thoroughly mix minced tilapia, breadcrumbs, chives, radish, ginger, cilantro, sesame oil, sunflower seeds, soy sauce, fish sauce, cumin, salt, black pepper and egg. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes


Form into patties (this recipe makes 6) and then cook them as you would any other burger, either on the bbq or under the broiler. Being fish they will cook faster than a regular hamburger so put them in later or move them to an upper rack once they are done.


Enjoy!


Tip on grating ginger root - freeze the ginger root whole. Take it out of the freezer just before you grate it and it will grate with ease. You don’t even need to peel it.


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Dutch Oven Suger Cookies

SUGAR COOKIES


½ cup softened butter

½ tsp. salt

1 cup sugar

2 tsp. Baking powder

1 egg

2 cups flour

½ tsp. Vanilla extract

Combine butter and sugar. Stir well. Mix in the egg and vanilla. Add all the

remaining ingredients and mix well. Drop onto a greased aluminum pan .

Place on an inverted pie tin to keep from burning. Bake for 6 or 7 min.
Dutch oven

should be about 400 degrees.

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20 Tips on Sleeping Warm in the Outdoors

Sleeping warm is one of the factors that can make or break a cold weather adventure. Remember the body cools down during sleep and the blood is drawn from the extremities (feet and hands) to the center or core of the body, so proper insulation must be provided to prevent heat loss. For a good nights sleep on your next cold weather adventure, you may choose to use some or all of the tips below:


Keep hydrated during the day and avoid drinking lots of fluids at night, so you won’t have to go to the bathroom in the middle of the night.


If you must go, use a pee bottle, it’s better than exposing yourself to the elements (just make sure you label the bottle). Besides, holding it in requires your body to waste energy (calories) trying to heat up the water in your bladder to 98.6 degrees.


Eat a big dinner with lots of calories. Calories are a unit of heat, without them the furnace won’t burn hot.


Keep a snack with you for the middle of the night, so if you wake up cold you can replenish lost calories.


Go to bed warm. Warm up by taking a brief hike around camp or doing some jumping jacks. If you wrap a frozen salmon in a sleeping bag, will it stay frozen? Yes, because your sleeping will insulate cold or heat, just like a Thermos.


Select a protected campsite out of the wind and off the valley floor and other low areas where cold air settles. A good rule is to be ~50 feet above the valley floor.


Fluff up your sleeping bag with vigor to gain maximum loft before you climb in.


Use a good insulating pad between you and the ground. Studies show, it’s more important what you have under you, then what you have on top of you.


Where a stocking hat to bed, you lose most of our heat through your head.


Keep your nose and mouth outside your sleeping bag, your breath contains a great deal of moisture. Wear a balaclava or wrap a scarf around your face instead.


Roll the moisture out of your bag each morning when you get up (roll from foot to head), then leave it open until it cools to air temperature. If weather permits, set it out to dry.


Use a layered sleeping system (i.e. sleeping bag, liner, half bag, bivy sack). A layered system helps to remove the frost buildup that naturally occurs when your body warmth meets the cold air (a concern if you’re staying out multiple nights).


Avoid overheating at night and make sure you go to bed dry. Overheating produces perspiration, so vent your bag if needed or take off your stocking hat.


Make sure your feet are as dry as possible before going to bed. This can be done by having a pair of dry sleeping socks or polarguard booties in your bag for sleeping only. Also, you can “dry” wash your feet with a good foot powder that contains aluminum chlorohydrate, which helps dry the skin and reduce perspiration.


Use a “sleeping suit”, which is a clean and dry pair of long underwear stored in your sleeping bag.


Wear loose fitting clothing to bed so it doesn’t restrict circulation.


Keep your sleeping gear clean. Dirt clogs air spaces in the material and reduces insulation value.


If you have cold feet, sleep with your feet together in and elephant foot or half bag. It’s a bag that uses the principle of the buddy system, where the feet share heat instead of being isolated, much like mittens are warmer than gloves. The bag slips over your feet and legs and then drawstrings shut or you could just use a fleece jacket wrapped around the same area.


Fill a water bottle with hot water before you go to bed and then strategically place it at any cold spots in your sleeping bag. Just make sure it has a screw on lid like the Nalgene bottles. A variation of this is to use disposable heater packs or hand warmers, which costs a little extra money. Or, in the old days they would take some heated rocks from around the campfire and place them in a wool sock (just make sure there not to hot, so they don’t burn your sock and/or melt your bag).


Finally the old stand by, snuggle up to someone else or the Buddy System (shared warmth with others).

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Greg Rouse has been teaching wilderness sports and emergency response at the university and college level for over a decade. He is also the founder of a unique web site called WildernessTrip.com, a one-stop resource for self-guided wilderness trip planning. This web site is basically; a free online guidebook that photo-documents trips with interactive maps and detailed route descriptions. Each trip has free pictures and free topographic maps of the trail, all in a print-friendly format. Check it out at http://www.wildernesstrip.com/

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Easy Steps to Using a Dutch Oven

Dutch Oven Cooking Basics


by Val Shortt


Pioneer Cooking

When you think of a cast iron Dutch oven, what comes to your mind? Pioneer cooking? Stews over the open fire?

Of coarse both are true, but they are still very much in use today and as for the Dutch oven, the possibilities are endless.

Dutch ovens can be used for frying, baking, boiling, and steaming as well.

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SWISS STEAK

3 lb. Round steak

3 stalks celery, chopped

3 tbsp. Butter

½ cup catsup

1 tsp. salt

1 tbsp. chopped parsley

1 lg. Onion, chopped

Brown the steak in butter. Add remaining ingredients. Cover and simmer for about

2 ½ hours. More water can be added as needed if mixture thickens too much.

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I know I did at one time. A long time ago. Well
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Resorts International NA - Campgrounds for sale

campgroundbrokers.com

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Mouth Watering Fish Recipe

BAKED HALIBUT

1 lb. halibut fish fillets
4 tbsp. butter
1/2 small onion, finely chopped
2 tbsp. lemon juice
paprika
parsley
Lemon wedges
tartar sauce

Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Heat baking pan for a few minutes.
Melt butter in heated pan. Dip fillets in melted butter to coat. Spread
onion over fillets. Sqeeze lemon juice over fillets. Sprinkle with Paprika
Bake until fish flakes. About 10 minutes for each inch of thickness.
Sprinkle with parsley. Serve with lemon wedges and tartar sauce.

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Campgrounds are an important part of enjoying the great outdoors and there are thousands of campgrounds throughout Canada and the USA. You can find just what you're looking for. Campgrounds with swimming pools, indoors and out. As well as Jacuzzis and saunas, electricity, showers, almost all the conveniences of home. There's pretty much a campground near every major attraction across the U S A and Canada. Check out the extensive list of campgrounds links: Looking For Campgrounds


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Does Your Body Ache After a Good Hike

Post-Hiking Pain
by: Louise Roach

Calves are burning, knees hurt and legs feel like Jello. After a major hike, the body is asking, “why the torture?” How to deal with post-hiking pain and recovery is something every hiker faces as they advance to more strenuous levels.

For day-hikers, backpackers and trail runners, after-care for pain is a very real part of the sport. Injuries and lactic acid build-up can keep a hiker sidelined for days and make the simple act of going down stairs excruciating. Many precautions can be taken to ensure less stress to legs, knees and feet during a hike, but as every seasoned hiker knows, it’s not going uphill that’s the problem it’s coming down!

Hiking down a steep descent places additional stress on knees and muscles that have not been conditioned for downhill activity. Joints and tendons become painfully inflamed. And pushing past ones level of ability and distance, increases the production of lactic acid, resulting in a burning feeling in leg muscles. Don't let pain be a discouraging factor in pursuing higher achievements on the trail. The sense of loftiness felt when reaching the pinnacle of a climb is worth conquering post-hiking pain.

Pre-hiking suggestions to minimize pain:

Get fitted with sturdy, stable boots or trail running shoes.
Buy shoes/boots that are at ½ to 1 full size larger than your regular shoe size. After several hours of hiking, feet will swell and need room to expand.

Wear socks made of Coolmax® for moisture control and to minimize blisters.
Pre-condition legs weeks before a strenuous hike by doing short hill hikes and strengthening exercises (squats, lunges, step-ups and step-downs). You can also increase your lactic acid threshold and level of fatigue (thereby lowering the occurrence of sore muscles) by increasing your activity level and training at 85%-90% of your maximum heart rate for at least 20 minutes daily.

Use stretching exercises for problem areas such as hamstring, IT band, etc. to increase flexibility.
If needed, wear leg braces to stabilize knees and help reduce stress. Neoprene braces can be purchased over the counter at any drug store.
Stay hydrated and eat carbohydrates and protein during and after the hike. This can help minimize lactic acid build-up.

Use a hiking pole(s) to redistribute weight, help with balance and reduce stress on the knees.
Learn the technique of heel-to-toe walking so as to make full contact with heel to the ground.

Try to control uphill and downhill progression so as not to bound, go too fast, or “pound” the trail. Slightly bend knees when descending. Make a conscious effort to keep weight centered with the knee tracking directly over the toe (no twisting in or out). An automatic response to descending a hill is to lean backwards, rather than stay centered. This can result in injury, such as IT Band Friction Syndrome.
Post-hiking suggestions for dealing with pain:

Ice painful or swollen joints and muscles immediately after a hike. If pain persists, continue at intervals for up to 48 hours. Icing will decrease inflammation, reduce swelling and numb pain.
Rest after the hike, but don't become immobile. Walking or light exercise will keep blood flowing and increase recovery.

Gentle stretches will help stiff, tight muscles.
Massage painful muscles with long, smooth movements.
If needed, use a nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drug (NSAID), such as ibuprofen, to reduce pain and inflammation.

Some hikers benefit from alternating ice packs and heat therapy. This should only be done after 48 hours and inflammation has subsided. Applying heat immediately after a hike will increase swelling and prolong recovery time.

Disclaimer: This information is not intended as a substitute for professional medical treatment or consultation. Always consult with your physician in the event of a serious injury.

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Louise Roach is the editor of on-line health and fitness newsletter, NewsFlash*SnowPack found at http://home.netcom.com/~newsflash. She has been instrumental in the development of SnowPack, a patented cold therapy that exhibits the same qualities as ice. Her injury prevention and treatment articles have been published on numerous health and fitness websites. Louise is also an avid hiker. For more information visit: http://www.snowpackusa.com/ snowpack@ix.netcom.com

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Do You Have the Life Skills for the BackCountry

If your're a backcountry enthusiast you need certain skills to really
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Remarkable Trees at Great Sand Dunes

by: Diane Winger

“I think that I shall never see
A poem lovely as a tree.”
-- Joyce Kilmer

For gigantic trees, head to Sequoia or Redwood National Parks. For colorful autumn trees, head to Blue Ridge Parkway or Arcadia National Park. But, for some unusual and remarkable trees, visit southern Colorado’s Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve.

Our first stop: the Ghost Forest. Portions of the tallest sand dunes in North America (rising nearly 750 feet from the valley floor) sometimes escape the main dune field and try to smother nearby groves of ponderosa pine and cottonwood trees. Sometimes the cottonwoods manage to outsmart the sand by essentially converting low branches into roots. The ponderosas aren’t as adaptable, and many die under the slow onslaught. As the sand shifts again, the dead trees are exposed once again, evoking ghostly images of a dead forest. Look high up along the bark-less branches, and you may spot the “flood-mark” of the sand at its highest point far above where you stand today.

Continuing up the streambed of Medano Creek along the eastern slope of the dune field, we come to Indian Grove. Here we find nearly 100 ponderosas with portions of their lower bark partially peeled away. This grove of peeled trees offer a peek into the history of Ute, Zuni, Kutenai, and other Native American groups who passed through this area from the late 1700s through the early 1900s.

As you walk among the peeled trees in a lovely meadow under the majestic beauty of Mt. Herard, you can almost sense the presence of the Indian people who were here hundreds of years ago.

Native Americans were careful not to kill the trees when they used a sharp piece of wood to peel chunks of bark from the ponderosas. The bark was used to make trays, baskets and cradleboards, and was also useful as a building material. The inner bark is highly nutritious, containing significant amounts of calcium and vitamin C. The inner bark could also be used to thicken soup or stew, or to make tea.

Because of their cultural significance, the trees at Indian Grove were added to the National Register of Historic Places in March 2000.

“As the poet said, 'Only God can make a tree' -- probably because it's so hard to figure out how to get the bark on.”
-- Woody Allen

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Diane Winger is co-author of The Essential Guide to Great Sand Dunes National Park & Preserve, and other guidebooks. Visit http://www.greatsanddunes.info/ to learn more about this outstanding destination in southern Colorado.

Diane Winger © 2004 All Rights Reserved.

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Outdoors in Canada - Thats what its all about

Do you like to fish?
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Great Canadian
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6 Tips On What You Should Know Before River Canoeing

1. At what rate does the river descend?

2. What kind of terrain are you canoeing
through. Flat or is steep?

3. Are there more hazards you should be
aware of?

4. Know the exact location of all water
falls and rapids.

5. You should know the distance and condition
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6. Be aware of the put in and take out spots
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Keys to Responsible Recreation in the BackCountry

by: Chuck Fitzgerald

Having a good time is pretty high on everyone’s to do list, especially when surrounded by awesome views and super-awesome friends. We hike, bike, climb, camp, raft, fish, hunt, four-wheel, sleep and eat – among other things – in the backcountry. If not done properly, that’s a lot of wear and tear on our natural resources. Responsible recreation ensures future outdoor enthusiasts the opportunity to enjoy the outdoors as you have. Without a recreation code of ethics, our backcountry would become a thing of the past. Here are some universally agreed upon keys for having a good time – the right way.

-Take only pictures, leave only footprints. If you carry it in, carry it out. This will eliminate litter.

-Protect water sources from contamination. Use bio-degradable soap, or try hot water soap-less dishwashing, bathing and clothes washing. When using soap (even bio-degradable) and toothpaste, dispose of the wastewater at least 100 feet away from natural water sources, well or faucet water sources.

-Be a good neighbor - control your noise and your pets. Always keep your dog on a leash no longer than 6 feet, and away from public swimming areas. Barking and not cleaning up after pets leads to many complaints from other outdoor enthusiasts. Do not leave pets unattended.

-Be respectful of the natural environment – keep the trees and shrubs alive and growing. Nails and wires should not be used on trees because they can cause serious damage to trees. Burn damage will permanently scar or kill a tree.

-When hiking or biking, stay on designated trails. This keeps damage to vegetation and erosion in one place.

-Before leaving your campsite, clean your fire pit and your campsite. Make it as clean as you would want it if you were arriving that day. The next user will appreciate it.

Leave-No-Trace, www.lnt.org, offers the following Principles for Outdoor Ethics: Plan Ahead and Prepare, Travel and Camp on Durable Surfaces, Dispose of Waste Properly, Leave What You Find, Minimize Campfire Impacts, Respect Wildlife and Be Considerate of Other Visitors.

Here is the Tread Lightly!, www.treadlightly.org, pledge: Travel and recreate with minimum impact, Respect the environment and the rights of others, Educate yourself – plan and prepare before you go, Allow for future use of the outdoors – leave it better than you found it and Discover the rewards of responsible recreation.

Responsible recreation means having the common sense and the courtesy to enjoy the backcountry without spoiling someone else’s experience. Most outdoor enthusiasts understand this very well and spend a good deal of their time restoring, enhancing and conserving our backcountry. Have a good time when you’re outdoors, share these keys with your friends and use this information to Get It Right The First Time.

Get Outdoors!

Chuck Fitzgerald ©2004. All Rights Reserved.

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Chuck Fitzgerald is the President of Arizona based BackCountry Toys, an online store providing backcountry specialty gear and educational information for outdoor enthusiasts. Visit http://www.backcountrytoys.com/ to receive the free newsletter "FreshAir” or call (800) 316-9055.
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Do You Have The Skills For BackCountry Fun

Five Life Skills for BackCountry Enjoyment

by: Chuck Fitzgerald

As outdoor enthusiasts spend more and more time in our backcountry, a handful of skills become more and more essential. All of these skills are easy to learn and add considerably to the overall enjoyment of spending time out-of-doors. The key word here is enjoyment. In order to enjoy ourselves, we must be comfortable with ourselves and our surroundings. This is especially true in the backcountry. So let’s talk about life skills that, when mastered, will lead to heightened enjoyment as we find ourselves off the beaten path.

Understanding basic first-aid is paramount. This life skill is needed whether you enter the backcountry or not. If you haven’t taken both a first-aid class and a CPR class lately, what are you waiting for? Accidents happen, be prepared. The American Red Cross offers both classes all the time.

Backcountry travel requires a basic understanding of how to navigate. Whether you prefer to use a map with a compass or with a GPS, learn how to find your way around. Getting lost is bad. Fear of getting lost can be worse. Classes for map reading, compass use and GPS use are readily available in most communities. Check local libraries, community colleges or orienteering clubs. On-line classes are readily available as well.

How are you at tying knots? This too is an easily acquired skill. Nothing is cooler than needing to use a rope and actually knowing how to use it. Whether you are tying off a tent stake or repelling over a cliff, being able to use the right knot at the right time is important. Learn how to tie a bowline, sheet bend, rolling hitch and timber hitch, to name a few. Many books and websites are available with pictures and instructions.

To start a fire, only two things are needed—heat and fuel. Whenever you visit the backcountry, always be sure to carry both heat and fuel. Heat is easiest to carry in the form of waterproof matches or a weather proof lighter. Fuel is tougher to carry although starter fuel such as lint and mineral oil shouldn’t be too difficult to carry. Nature provides an abundance of fuel if you know what you’re looking for. Whether rubbing sticks together (yuck) or using waterproof matches (yea), be sure you know how to start a fire before you start your journey. There are many ways to start a fire and you should find at least three of them that work for you. You can find lots on-line regarding this life skill.

The most enjoyable way to experience our backcountry is the “low impact” way. You’ve most likely heard the phrase “leave only footprints, take only pictures.” If we take good care of our wilderness areas, not only will we be able to enjoy them our entire lives but our descendants will have the opportunity to enjoy them too. There are many organizations actively educating outdoor enthusiasts as to the best way to “low impact” recreate. Two very popular organizations are Tread Lightly! and Leave No Trace.

Knowing these five life skills will provide you with the confidence to fully enjoy your time in the backcountry. Once you’ve mastered these skills be sure to pass them on to your friends and family. Get Outdoors!


Chuck Fitzgerald is Owner and President of Phoenix, Arizona based BackCountry Toys, an online store providing backcountry specialty gear and educational information to outdoor enthusiasts. Visit http://www.backcountrytoys.com/ to receive the free newsletter "FreshAir” or call (800) 316-9055. Chuck Fitzgerald ©2004 All Rights Reserved.
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Camping and Outdoor Activities

By Valerie Giles


Camping mixed with outdoor activity is a great way to get ourselves involved with nature. National Parks can provide an excellent backdrop for some of your outdoor activities. Activities such as hiking, fishing, cycling, horseback riding, white water rafting and kayaking, skiing, rock climbing and mountaineering are just a few of the sports you might want to include on your camping adventure.

It's important when traveling to bring along the proper clothing. Always include some rain and windwear, a fleece jacket is also a good idea. A first aid kit and plenty of drinking water should always be available. Of course if you are planning on doing any outdoor activities in the winter you will need more clothing etc. Bring along your bicycles and hiking boots if you have them. Usually equipment rentals will be available for activities you don't usually do.

Whatever outdoor activity you decide on pursuing, it's always a great idea to do a little research. Most of the National Parks you will be visiting have excellent web sites that you can look into and see what sort of hiking trails and activities are available. Information such as popular points of interest in the parks will also be available in travel books and park brochures.

Depending on where you will be staying you can also research the area you will be visiting for information on bicycle rentals, kayak rentals and lessons, and boating. There will be different outfitters available in the area that may offer excursions and rentals through the park you are visiting.

One of the most convenient and popular camping activities is hiking trails. For some people a hike can consist of a simple walk around the park, while others prefer a much lengthier hike. Regardless of what sort of hike you will be taking, a little preparation will go a long way in ensuring a comfortable journey. Hiking trails offer highly scenic and incredible views of nature.

Hiking is a wonderful way to view nature at its finest, as the parks really are preserving special pieces of our wilderness. Depending on what park you will be hiking, the trails will offer different ranges of difficulty levels. Many trails will lead to scenic vistas as easy hikes, while other hikes may be significantly more challenging and too steep for some.

Always be prepared for the weather when hiking, carry a daypack with some water, a rain/wind jacket, a fleece/wool jacket or sweater, a first aid kit and some food. Good hiking boots are essential. On some of your hikes it is quite likely you will come across wildlife such as moose, black bears and grizzly bears, big horn sheep and deer. It is a good idea to know what you should and should not do when coming across animals, parks often will have signs up if animals have been sighted in the campground.

Fishing is a wonderful way to enjoy the sport and see beautiful streams, ocean, lakes and rivers all over the United States. National Parks offer both freshwater and saltwater fishing. Check with the state fishing regulations for exact dates and detailed fishing information, including proper license requirements. Some fishing opportunities will require overnight backcountry use permits. It is always important to respect the park you are fishing in to maintain the quality waters that protect the natural fish populations and food sources for bald eagles, ospreys and otters among others.

Cycling is an excellent and convenient way to explore the national park or area where you are staying. Bringing along bicycles allows you to just get up and go wherever you are. It is important to check beforehand as to where cycling is allowed. Most National Parks only allow biking on the paved and backcountry dirt roads throughout the parks. Most hiking trails do not allow bicycles. Most of your cycling through the parks will be done on the same roads used for cars, for this reason special caution should be used; stay alert and be visible using both head and tail lights along with reflective clothing. Look into the area you will be camping in, there may be trails available specifically for cycling.

Horseback riding might be a fun and exciting option while visiting a national park. Several parks offer gravel roads for horseback riding, certain parks also have horse rentals and guided excursions available. A list of stables and outfitters can be obtained at visitor centers, or checked through travel guides and brochures.

Whitewater rafting is one of the most unique and invigorating ways to visit a parks backcountry. Some of the most incredible National Parks may have river rafting excursions that travel through the park, the river rafting is usually offered by various companies and outfitters. If whitewater rafting sounds a bit too dangerous, perhaps a kayaking excursion through one of the splendid rivers would seem wiser. Imagine kayaking through one of the popular National Parks past geysers, hot spring and mud pots. Kayaking is a wonderful way to explore areas that are untouched by vehicle or foot traffic.

Cross country skiing is another popular way for the whole family to visit and see beautiful winter landscapes. Many parks have several excellent trails available for cross country skiing. Several National Parks will offer novice, intermediate and advanced trails for skiing. Cross country skiing is a wonderful way to experience the parks wilderness during the winter season. Snowshoeing trails may also be available in parks.

The U.S. National Parks offer some of the most incredible rock climbing and mountaineering pursuits in the world. Rock climbing and mountaineering are usually sports reserved for people with a bit of experience. Rock climbing and mountaineering can offer wonderful and different perspectives of the landscapes. Both sports demand having the proper equipment and knowledge for safety reasons. Many National Parks offer established climbing routes that will have a wide range of difficulty levels; usually no permits are needed, unless an overnight stay in backcountry is involved. It is important to check weather conditions beforehand and use caution, never climb alone.

What better way to experience some of the most beautiful scenery in the world than with some fun outdoor activities. The options for outdoor activities are endless. Whether you decide to visit any of the amazing National Parks or choose to go camping in a favorite spot the list is limitless. Many of the activities you might be interested in will be available in the towns near the parks. Various outfitters and companies outside some of the popular National Parks will offer excursions that go into the parks. Whatever activity you decide to enjoy, it is always wise to do a little research to know ahead of time what to expect, always check what the weather conditions will be to avoid any dangerous situations.

Best Camping Supplies is a resources site owned and operated by Valerie Giles. It features tents, campers, fishing gear, boats, kayaks and outerwear, making your camping experience enjoyable. Everything for camping enthusiasts at reasonable prices! http://www.best-camping-supplies.com

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Types of SoftWood For Camp Fires

Heres some info on different kinds of softwood
that'll help keep your camp fire warm and bright.

Softwoods:

Well seasoned: is good for kindling- for a quick cooking
fire. Will split easily-readily shaves-lights up quickly.
Wood thats growing along streams and rivers is usually soft
wood. Driftwood is not a particularly good choice for fuel
unless available in large quanities.

Different types of softwood:

Tamarack - is good if well seasoned

Red Cedar - a difficult wood to get burning

Balsam fir,white pines,basswood - gives quick fires and burns
out quickly.

Jack Pine - is thought to be a good source of fuel in the north
where there is very little hardwood.

Spuce - is a poor fuel, but is a good wood to build up a flame.

Pitch Pine - is the most flammable of all when its dry-forget it
when its green.

Yellow Pine - it will burn well because it has resinous sap

Camping Facts

People living in the United States and Canada
use 225 litres of water per day.

Did you know that peat moss is the accumulation of plant deposits
that have collected in swamps and bogs over thousands of years.

Did you know that with every tax dollar that's invested in
wildlife conservation the sportsman contributes another 9.

Did you know because of encroaching civilization the habitat of the wild turkey
reduced their numbers to under 100,000. Now because of conservation programs,
their numbers have climbed to 4.5. million birds.

Did you know in the 1940's the Canada Goose population was as low as 1,110,000. Now because of conservation efforts the Canada Goose numbers have tripled that.

Did you know that in 1900, there were less than 500,000 whitetailed
deer through out the entire US. Now because of conservation
programs the population is more than 18 million.

Did you know, on any given day, sportsmen will contribute over $3 million for wildlife conservation. That comes to more than $1.5 billion a year.

Heres a good link to the Ministry of the Enviornment for Ontario.
Lots of links and info, check it out.

http://www.ene.gov.on.ca/cons/index.htm#Fish

Did you know that there are more than 500 campgrounds located
through out Canada, USA, Mexico and japan.

About Mount Everest

In 1965, was the best year for climbing, nine climbers summitted and there were no deaths.

In 1996, the worst single year for deaths, 15 climbers died.

A total of 808 climbers have reached and stood on the summit,
764 men and 44 women. There were 161 that died, 36 on the descent.

George Mallory and Andrew Irvine on June 6 1924, made an attempt on the summit from which they never returned.

The Highest Peak: At 29,035' (8850m), thats about five miles up, the highest summit in the world, and is close to the cruising altitude of a jet, or it is 23 times the height of the Empire State building

Black bears have been know to run as fast as a horse.

Life span in the wild is 20 to 25 years. Mother black bears have not been known to attack in defence of its cubs.

Male black bears regularly kill and eat bear cubs in the spring; biologists say as many as 50% of bear cubs lose their lives this way each year.

Did you know that the largest Island off the west coast of North America is Vancouver Island.

Tent camping and backpacking is a favorite past time enjoyed by
over 50 million people each year.

Did you know that 65% of U.S. campers are male, 35% are female.

Back in 1998, approx. 46.5 million U.S. citizens participated in some
sort of camping/backpacking activity more than once.

Dating from 1983 to 1995, camping industry studies show more than
a 25% increase in campers in the U.S.

Did you know that tents were the third most popular sporting gear
product being sold in the U.S.

Tent manufacturers’ tent sales for the year 1998 totaled $400 million.

Majority of the camping equipment buyers are aged 25-35

Did you know that on Aug 17 1786 Davy Crockett,
King of the Wild Frontier was born.

Did you know that 38% of North America is wilderness.

Did you know hairspray will get rid of pesky flies and bees.
Just spray them and they won't be pesky anymore.

Did you know that old shower curtains make good
ground sheets.

Did you know that your sleeping bag will reflect body heat back to you.
By sleeping naked you can reflect most of that heat back to you!

Did you know that the Grasslands cover one-fifth of the land on Earth.

Did you know the nest of an Osprey can weigh up to 450 kilograms.

Did you know that porcupines loves salt so much that they will walk into a camp and gnaw on whatever has been touched by salt or even by perspiring hands.

A lone porcupine can kill 100 trees in one winter.

Did you know that Alberta gets about 2,000 hrs. of sunshine a year. Thats equal to Saskatchewan for sunniest spot in Canada.

Did you know that you can find campgrounds nearby most major attractions in the United States.

Camp fires are the major cause of forest fires.

Did you know that Canada’s name Kanata, comes from an Iroquois aboriginal word that means village or settlement.


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How to Keep Your Dutch Oven Problem Free

1. Its essential that cold water never
be be put into a hot cast iron pot.
The cast iron will crack or warp, making
it useless for future use.

2.Its not a good idea to allow water to sit
inside cast or allow it to sit in water
itself for any lenght of time. Doing so
will cause the cast iron pot to rust.

3. Don't put your empty cast iron pot
over a hot flame. This will cause cast
iron to crack or warp also ruining it.

4. Always allow your cast iron to heat
slowly reducing the chance of burning
your food and damaging the pot.

5. Soap should never be used on cast iron.
The soap will enter the pores of the cast
iron metal. Doing so will taint the taste
of the food cooked in it.

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Learn first aid for your pet

Basic First Aid


presented by David the Dogman


As an ardent reader of the Collins Dog Photoguide I came across this article, which I feel, might be of interest to readers.

Traffic Accidents A traffic accident is probably the most common cause of serious injury to a cat or dog. Always approach the animal with caution, it may react aggressively because of the pain.

Move the dog as little as possible, but if you must move it, it is probably best to use a blanket, sliding it underneath the dog. Seek the assistance of another person and lift the dog gently to safety. Check for heartbeat and any haemorrhaging. Attempt to stem excessive bleeding by holding a clean pad or clean handkerchief over the wound, binding it tightly with a makeshift bandage. Call the nearest vet's surgery to warn of your arrival.

Burns The only recommended first aid is to clean off the offending substance and immerse the body part under cold running water for as long as possible. Seek professional advice immediately.

Heat Stroke This occurs most commonly when a dog has been left alone on a hot day without ventilation. If your dog has not already collapsed it may be panting, vomiting or frothing at the mouth.

Remove froth and lower the dog's temperature as soon as possible by placing or dousing the animal in cold water. Take the dog to the vet immediately where it will be treated with drugs and more cold water.

Poisoning Signs of poisoning may include collapse, muscular twitching, vomiting, bleeding or convulsion. Do not hesitate to contact the vet. Take some of the noxious substance to the vet with you if you know what it is. If the dog has recently swallowed the poison, try to make it vomit. Salt and mustard in water will usually work quickly, or a small piece of washing soda (sodium carbonate0 pushed down the throat.

Drowning It is a popular misconception that all dogs can swim, but this is not always the case. You must attempt to empty the dog's lungs of water as soon as possible. You must attempt to empty the dog's lungs of water as soon as possible. Place the dog's head lower than its body, open its mouth and begin to pump the chest by pressing down on the ribs and releasing the pressure immediately. Repeat at five-second intervals.

Choking Sometimes a piece of stick, bone or small rubber ball may get stuck in a dog's throat. Your dog may be unable to breath as a result and swift action is necessary.

Open the dog's mouth carefully and see if you can see the object. Pumping the chest, as in the case of drowning (see above) may dislodge the foreign body, get your dog to the vet as soon as possible where the object can be removed under anaesthetic.

Commitment, Firmness, but kindness.



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Do you have any problems with your pet? Then why not send your problem to DAVID THE DOGMAN. David is a Canine Behaviourist who works and lives in Marbella, Spain. Tel/Fax (00345) 2883388. His web site is located at:http://www.thedogman.net/. David has his own radio and TV shows, and writes for many newspapers and magazines. David has been working with dogs for many years and started his career in Israel, working on the Border Police. He has been involved in all forms of training, including air sea rescue, air scent work, and has trained dogs for finding drugs. David has devoted the past 10 years to studying behaviour and the very passive approach. He does not use choke chains, check chains, or any form of aggression.


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Is Scouting Dying In Canada

With the big changes that have taken place in scouting
in Canada will scouting survive? Heres a link to a article
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Camping Questions"Robin's Adventures In Camping Equipment"

Do you have any camping equipment related questions?

Do you enjoy camping? Do you like the outdoors? Is there
anything about the outdoors you want to talk about?

I have a question for you. What do you like about my blog?
What don't you like? I'll do my best to improve it.

If you are enjoying the articles I've been posting. Let me know
with a friendly post. If you have anything on your mind you would
like to find info on post it.

Its been raining pretty hard over night remnants of hurricane Frances.
Anyone have a story to share about the storm. Post it.

Hows everyone out there in blog land? Its been a good Labor
Day so far. Went to a church picnic had lots to eat. The weather
is hot and sunny. A perfect day. Anything outdoorsy on you mind?
I was going to go do some fishing. Too tired, rather just relax
and talk to you. While your here check out all the articles, you
may find something you like. If you want to know about something
on the outdoors just blog away.

If you have any camping questions that you need answers to,
ad it in the comments. In the meantime I'll keep posting things
I find with camping that may interest you.

If you have a good camping tip you would like to share or a camping
recipe, just ad it to the Blog.

Do you have any stories about camping this summer you'd like to share?

My son Andrew is on a canoe trip right now on the Saugeen River 3 days.
The church youth group he with had 6 youth and a couple of leaders. They
will be returning today. The weather has been very cool and wet here in Southern
Ontario all summer. Not great for camping. I'll post later about how my son's trip was.
Here's where you can find more info on the route:
http://www.svca.on.ca/canoe1.htm
My son and his youth group made it home from their canoe trip. They had a good time,
lots of paddling good weather, lots to eat {of course} they talked to a fella that caught a
blue bull frog. He even showed the boys pictures. My son was also telling me about a
fly away tent he saw last week, when he was camping last week with his scout troup.

Hows everyone today? Not getting many replies, thats ok. Any issues you would like to
talk about just post it. Its going to be a warm day for once Aug 23, and of course rain as well. Not much fun for camping. Do you have some ideas about making the most
of a wet situation. Post it!

Do you have any campgrounds that allow dogs on the trails and what rules they have.
Post it!

Do you have a campground review you would like to share? Post it!

Does anyone enjoy fishing? If you do you could mention a campground
that offers good fishing.

Hows the camping in your neck of the woods? Post it.

Its the long weekend and are you planning on doing some camping? Post it.

If you have any questions about anything to do with camping and hiking leave a
Post.

Is there anything you would like me to write about or talk about. Post it.



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Camping and Hiking Info

You have a better chance of getting injured driving to and back from your trailhead destination than you will while on the trail. I know after I've finnished a few days of camping in the great outdoors I'm beat. Be careful be safe have fun.


Keep your dog quiet. Frequent and continued barking disturbs the wildlife and other campers.

Try to take your dog for a pre-camping visit for possible needed shots, and a Rabies shot tag for his collar.

In hot weather to keep our hydration levels up we should constantly be sipping
water while hiking.

If you are hiking on a trail with your dog, keep him on a
leash, bring water for him as well, try to hike on cool shadey
trails or go in the early morning or evening. You both will
enjoy your hike more if you take care of these things.

Try to use ziplock bags to pick up after him and properly dispose of it in appropriate trash containers.

Did you know that 95% of hiking accidents happen coming down
or on the return trip. Be careful on grades or high places.

When hiking you burn a lot of energy, so drink plenty
of water and eat lots of snacks as you walk and during
rest breaks.


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Have You Read Your Digital Camera Manual?

by: Liz Beresford

Have you read the manual that came with your digital camera? If not you are in good company, the majority of digital camera owners never get past the *Basic Operations* section.

If you didn*t read the manual why not? Was it the obscure photographic terms? The numerous cross references ? The complicated diagrams? The myriad uses for each dial and button? The convoluted English? Maybe all of the above. The fact is that most digital camera manuals are neither user friendly nor written with beginners in mind. If you aren*t already familiar with photographic terms then White Balance, AE Lock, AF Illuminator, and so on, aren*t much help and it can seem like very hard work to figure it all out.

But if you haven*t read the manual you aren*t getting the most from your digital camera. Digital cameras are loaded with options that let you do really cool things. If all you do is point and shoot you are missing out on a whole lot of fun and some great photos.

We are visual learners, and we like our information in manageable chunks. When we are learning a new skill we learn more by seeing and doing than by reading. Don*t you find that you remember a name more easily if the owner is wearing a name badge when you are introduced? Isn*t a map easier to follow than listed directions? Did you learn to drive by reading about it? Figuring out a digital camera is no different- we need to practice. Let*s go back to the manual and pick up from where you got stuck. In the first few pages of the manual there will be diagrams identifying each function. Don*t start there. It*s too much to learn all at once, and if you don*t know what it all means you won*t remember it. It*s much easier to learn each function as you need it. Try this: get your camera and the manual out. Choose a topic that you are unfamiliar with and learn about that one feature. It might be the basic operation or it may be something more advanced, such as white balance or aperture priority mode. The manual may not be very clear about what each feature does but you can check all the terms out here: http://www.digital-cameras-and-accessories.com/glossary.html

As you read the instructions in the manual explore the settings on your camera and try them out. Then stop and practice using this setting. Go and take some pictures around your home or neighbourhood. You don*t have to worry about wasting film any more, so you can snap happily away and then delete the duds. Only go on to the next topic when you feel that you have thoroughly absorbed the first.

This way you will get through all the features in a month at most. In good time to take some fabulous photos at Thanksgiving and Christmas!

That*s it! You are on your way to becoming an expert.

About The Author


Liz Beresford is a writer who owns and operates the web site Digital Cameras & Accessories. Its an information resource for those who are new to digital cameras and photography. If your camera manual is particularly obscure and you need more information you can find it there:
http://www.digital-cameras-and-accessories.com/

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Photography Contest - a Fun and Rewarding Experience

by: Colin Hartness

Do you like to take photos? Are you always standing by with your camera waiting for that moment that is meant to be captured on camera? You may even be taking photography classes or maybe you have already completed a photography course and you want to share your photos with others. You may want to get into photography as a career and winning a photography contest will help you get recognized. Maybe you are just an amateur that has a favorite photo that people keep telling you to enter.

Whatever your reasons, a photography contest can be a fun and rewarding experience for you. To find out all you need to know about entering a photography contest, read on.

How to Enter a Photography Contest

There are some excellent photography contests out there, some even offer large cash prizes, scholarships to photography schools and really nice cameras and camera supplies. Aside from the prizes, winning a contest may be your opportunity to showcase your photography skills in a national magazine. It’s easy to see why someone would want to enter a contest.

First you are going to want to choose a contest. In fact, there are so many out there you should make a list of ones you are interested in competing in. There are contests in almost every category you can think of; wildlife, underwater, boats, boat docks, people, children, self portraits, birds, tress, flowers, and much more. Some contests are not category-specific but leave you freedom to use your creativity.

Next, you will double check the dates for entries to make sure you are not wasting your time sending to one that has already reached its deadline. You will also want to check any and all requirements to the contest and make sure you qualify. You will then want to check for any fine print and be sure you agree with the terms. For example, some contests have rules about copyright and you give up copyright by submitting, others ask for print to publish – even if you don’t win, and without notifying you. If you do not agree to the terms of the contest, you should not enter. By entering, you are agreeing to the terms. There may also be entry fees required for the contests.

Tips for Better Photos

You may be amateur but if you are entering a photography contest, you are competing with the best of the best. You are going to need your photos to be excellent if you expect to win. There are different things that make up a good photo. If your photography contest is based on a topic, then that topic is going to be counted as part of the score. You will want to be original and if possible, catch a scene that has not been done before. You really want to impress the judges with something you do not normally see.

Next to consider, are your technical aspects of your photograph. You are going to want to have excellent composition, lighting, focus, contrast, exposure, perspective and more. There are many factors involved in taking the picture that will win the photography contest. You may not win every time but you should learn something about photography and how to make yours better each time you enter.

by Colin Hartness
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Go to: http://www.asaphotography.com/ 'ASA Photography' is published by Colin Hartness -
An excellent resource for Photography!
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