| A little forethought and organization will payoff in a | | | | The National Recreation Reservation Service (TM) |
| great memorable adventure for that next outdoors | | | | (NRRS (TM) ) - From this one site, you can make |
| excursion you may have planned. Gas lanterns give | | | | reservations for the USDA Forest Service, Army |
| off bright light but are noisy and will be the most | | | | Corps of Engineers, National Park Service, Bureau of |
| expensive of all lanterns to operate. You will have to | | | | Land Management and Bureau of Reclamation |
| pack extra propane bottles | | | | outdoor recreation facilities and activities. With over |
| Bring along some good sunscreen. Even in the winter | | | | 45,000 sites at over 1,700 locations, any camper will |
| time a person can get a sun burn. You may want to | | | | find a great place to relax and unwind. |
| get some type of bug repellant also. Don't combine the | | | | In the recent years, a lot of camping clothes are |
| sunscreen and bug repellant as sunscreen may have | | | | available in the market to make you comfortable and |
| to be used more frequently. | | | | protect you when you go camping. Nevertheless, with |
| Your chuck box can be a cardboard box with a lid or | | | | the excess supply of camping clothes you may get |
| folding flaps. Put you dry goods in to this box salt | | | | confused as to what kind of clothes are right for you. |
| ,pepper, cereal, potatoes, and What ever else you | | | | Camping is relatively inexpensive, often nostalgic, and |
| remove from the kitchen cupboard. | | | | gives campers a chance to really appreciate their |
| There's no avoiding the weather when camping. "The | | | | natural world. |
| United States has the most extreme weather | | | | The point is to treat your family to an unforgettable |
| conditions in the world, second only to China," says | | | | outdoor adventure, so it doesn't matter how you plan |
| Susan Weaver, of the National Oceanic and | | | | to camp or where you intend to go. |
| Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) National Weather | | | | Beneath the rubble life can still survive. If you are |
| Service. "Weather can change quickly and is very | | | | healthy, young, well fed and hydrated before the |
| specific to each area." It is important to check | | | | earthquake, you have a good chance of surviving for |
| beforehand as to where cycling is allowed. Most | | | | about 4 days even without food and water. Your |
| National Parks only allow biking on the paved and | | | | chance of survival decreases if you have injuries and |
| backcountry dirt roads throughout the parks. Most | | | | are losing blood. Beneath twisted metal and heavy |
| hiking trails do not allow bicycles. Most of your cycling | | | | building materials are pockets of air that could provide |
| through the parks will be done on the same roads | | | | you with the oxygen that you need. Your body will use |
| used for cars. | | | | your stored fats, then the proteins in your muscles for |
| The only problem is that camping in areas that are not | | | | energy. But how will you survive if 3 days have |
| designated for camping can cause problems with the | | | | passed and you are still not rescued? |
| law. Many land owners do not wish campers to be on | | | | Some earthquake survivors recounted that they drank |
| their property and some nature reserves prohibit | | | | water that seeped through the debris. It could come |
| camping due to damage it can cause to the | | | | from rain, broken water pipes or from the rescuers. |
| environment. | | | | Countless others admitted to drinking their own urine. |
| Where to go is the big decision. Some are lucky | | | | Avoid unnecessary sweating because it expends |
| enough to live near national parks.These are national | | | | water. A survivor from Korea took off her clothes to |
| parks because they are very special areas. Are your | | | | resist the heat and she stayed under the rubble for |
| kids begging you to take them camping, but you just | | | | more than 15 days. |
| can't find the time to take them on a camping trip? Or | | | | Pray to your God and do not lose hope. Miracles do |
| would you like to introduce your kids to the fun of | | | | happen. Sharbanou Mazandarani, a 97-year old |
| camping for the first time, but aren't sure if they will | | | | woman who was under earthquake rubble for more |
| enjoy it, or might get scared? Either way, camping out | | | | than a week, shared that she prayed and recited |
| in your backyard will be a fun way to spend the | | | | verses from the Koran. |
| evening and night with your kids. | | | | If your will to survive is very strong, you have a good |
| Tips On How To Survive Under An Earthquake | | | | chance of overcoming the ordeal. In the midst of |
| Rubble | | | | adversity and desperation, your ingenuity will kick in. |
| An earthquake is a natural phenomenon that causes | | | | Just like your old scoutmaster used to say, "Always |
| vibration and shaking at the earth's surface. Everyday, | | | | be prepared". Make a list and check it three times |
| minor earthquakes take place around the world while | | | | before you leave on your camping trip. |
| major earthquakes occur less often. Theycan cause | | | | Camping is a great way to enjoy amazing outdoors |
| damage to property and infrastructure; cause fires, | | | | and be close to nature. It is not just another holiday; it's |
| landslides, tsunamis and deaths. | | | | a way of life. While camping out, one is surrounded by |
| Be ready for an earthquake. Talk about the possibility | | | | nature and serenity. One of the most convenient and |
| of earthquakes with your family and discuss the things | | | | popular camping activities is hiking trails. For some |
| you ought to do to stay safe. | | | | people a hike can consist of a simple walk around the |
| Be aware of places in every room of your house, | | | | park, while others prefer a much lengthier hike. |
| office or school that are deemed safe to be in when | | | | Regardless of what sort of hike you will be taking, a |
| earthquakes do occur. You can take cover under | | | | little preparation will go a long way in ensuring a |
| furniture like sturdy tables or desks. You can sit next to | | | | comfortable journey. |
| walls far from windows, bookshelves and other tall | | | | Whatever activity you decide to enjoy, it is always |
| furniture that could come down on you. The American | | | | wise to do a little research to know ahead of time |
| Red Cross recommends the "Drop, Cover, and Hold | | | | what to expect, always check what the weather |
| On" method when earthquakes do occur. First, you | | | | conditions will be to avoid any dangerous situations. |
| drop to the floor, take cover under strong furniture, and | | | | Even though winter - with all its snow, wind, and cold - |
| hold on to its leg. In the absence of sturdy furniture, you | | | | is definitely upon us, it's never too early to start thinking |
| can sit on the floor against an interior wall and protect | | | | about camping this spring or summer. And for those |
| your head and neck with your arms. | | | | outdoor enthusiasts who won't wait for the snow to |
| But what are you to do when you are trapped under | | | | melt before setting out this winter, there is no better |
| earthquake debris? | | | | time than now to review a few useful tips to |
| There are many websites that cater to campers with | | | | remember when planning your camp menu. When you |
| information on where to find the most affordable | | | | have your living accommodations prepared you must |
| camp gear as well as the most popular items to buy | | | | next look to the provisions you will take with you. What |
| and use when camping. Cross country skiing is a | | | | type of food and beverages will you need on a daily |
| wonderful way to experience the parks wilderness | | | | basis? Will you be preparing each meal cold or hot? |
| during the winter season. Snowshoeing trails may also | | | | You may also want to pack a couple days more |
| be available in parks. | | | | provisions for any emergency that may arise. |
| You will need a lid for the ice box take another box | | | | As I rounded a bend blasted through granite, just wide |
| and fold the flaps inside and slide the box over the top | | | | enough to accommodate a horse-drawn wagon, I |
| of you food box. Remember to keep this ice box out | | | | braked suddenly and gasped. More on Camping |
| of the sun and you will find the ice will last about 4 to 5 | | | | Outdoor. If you are walking at night never shine your |
| days. | | | | flash light at any moving vehicles. Your light may blind |
| If you are using a gas lantern in the rain you have to | | | | the driver and which could cause an accident. More on |
| be careful because the glass globe can break if a lot | | | | Camping Outdoors Tips at |
| of water gets on it. A single mantle in a lantern gives | | | | Instead of going up to other campers and saying, "Hi, |
| off about 300 watts of light. | | | | I'm Kerry and I'm here by myself" ask questions like |
| The thought of camping alone can be very intimidating, | | | | "How can I contact you if I experience a problem" or |
| especially if you're a woman. Ideally, it is not something | | | | "is this campground regularly patrolled? |
| recommended to women new to camping. | | | | |