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