Mount Shasta Herald, Weed Press, Dunsmuir News - Mt. Shasta News
Spring is a season of rebirth, a time of newness of life and fresh beginnings across the countryside. The climbing sun and the warm valley winds push back the snows in the high mountain country revealing a multitude of colorful blooming wild flowers, lush green meadows, crystal blue lakes and swift running streams.
Dogwood fills the woodlands and landscape with cheery white flowers; willow, alder, oak and a multitude of other deciduous trees burst into a leafy green canopy. Sounds of the forest return with the Stellar Jay's chatter, the kakking call of the northern goshawk and the melodies of songbirds.
Many veterans eligible for free fishing and hunting licenses and other recreational discounts
Many Ohio military veterans (and certain active members of the military) are eligible to receive free hunting and fishing licenses, free boat registrations and special recreational discounts at Ohio State Parks facilities, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources.
"Ohio owes a great debt to her veterans," said Sam Speck, ODNR director. "Providing these benefits to our veterans who enjoy the outdoors is one way our state can show its gratitude for their service."
As the national Veterans Day observance approaches on Nov.
Canton Daily Ledger: Fulton County Guide
Well, we may not find too many truly "wild" places but there are a few places where we can escape. In this piece we will highlight some camping areas. In addition there are plenty of other places in the county that offer a retreat. And with the slight possibility that some of our public areas could close, some of the places we speak of can become even more precious.
Let's begin with the nearest to Canton residents: Canton Lake. The lake campground is becoming a popular once again. Numerous weekends have found it pretty full. Fishing in the lake is indeed improving and this could be one of the determining factors to the rise in campers.
Traffic, privacy changes made to Greene park plan
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SCOTLAND, Pa. - With a few significant changes to address traffic safety concerns and the privacy of adjacent property owners, the Greene Township Board of Supervisors hopes to approve a final plan Monday, Feb. 2, for a 53-acre township park in the north end of the village of Scotland.
On Thursday night, the board and members of the recreation study committee looked over the latest of four versions of the master plan for the park, which has an estimated price tag of up to $3.8 million. The plan was presented by Ann E. Yost, a landscape architect with the York, Pa., firm of Yost Strodoski Mears.
Camping & Outdoor Tips
Lighting A Lantern
If you sometimes find it difficult to light a gasoline lantern, you're probably not following the instructions completely. The first step is "Fill tank." When you attempt to light the lantern on less than a full tank, it sputters and flames. Fill the tank every time you plan to light the lantern, and you will find the difficulties disappear.
Splitting a Large Log
To split a large log into firewood pieces, begin by paring pieces off the sides rather than attempting to split the log down the middle first.
Harrisburg Daily Register: Local News
HARRISBURG - The Discovery Expedition of St. Charles, Mo., brought perhaps the biggest crowd in recent years to Old Shawneetown.
Gallatin County Historical Society President Ron Wilson said there were more than 3,000 people counted by an electronic eye when they boarded the Army Corps of Engineers museum barge.
That number did not include the Gallatin County School kids who came to the barge Friday.
"It was great. It couldn''t have been better," Wilson said.
The timing of the visit was off, with the boats arriving about four hours earlier than planned.
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Southwest Colorado Springs residents lost their last bid Monday to ban open campfires at a new state park that they fear could get out of hand and spread to nearby homes.
The Cheyenne Mountain Neighborhood Association has tried for a year to get only propane cooking allowed at Cheyenne Mountain State Park, slated to open in 2004. Members said the fire pits on 66 camping sites would be too close to their homes and would pose a threat to the surrounding area.
After unsuccessful negotiations with Colorado State Parks, association president John Vasilakis asked the City Council last month to pass a resolution opposing open pits.
Crow Wing State Park
But, I live in this world. Walking along a trail through the beautiful, mixed hardwood forest of Crow Wing, my approaching footfalls startled a smallish red squirrel. He darted away from me and scurried up an old oak. On a high branch, he tried to blend with his surroundings. He didn't twitch a muscle, hoping I wouldn't see him. Sunlight gave him away, backlighting his fuzzy red tail. Our eyes locked and I could feel his heart racing in fear. I wished that I could convey to the squirrel that I meant no harm, but centuries of genetic coding tell the squirrel that I am predator and he is prey and no amount of wishful thinking will change that.
The Idaho Statesman - Always Idaho
Theyve been on the road for a year and a half.
Ron and Carolyn Oldham have lived in the Americana RV Park in Boise the past two football seasons, breaking camp for trips to watch their son play at Arkansas, Wyoming, BYU, San Jose State and other far-flung destinations.
They live out of a Ford F350 truck and a 28-foot fifth-wheel trailer between brief visits to their home in Point Loma, Calif., just outside San Diego. Theyll be in the stands Saturday at Bronco Stadium when BSU takes on UTEP.
"This has been a real fun phase in my life, and my wifes, too," Ron said.
Straight Through the Night: 24-Hour Racing
It's 1 a.m. I'm standing next to my bike with my eyes closed, just trying to relax. When I open them, I notice a headlamp weaving its way toward me through the trees, along the trail to where I'm standing. And I'm still in the way. As I drag myself and my bike a little farther off the trail, I notice an uncomfortable dampness on my feet.
I think I just puked on my shoes.
"Great night, isn't it?" a voice calls out to me from the darkness. "Is everything all right?"
"You bet," I reply, as cheerfully as I can muster between gulps of water from my CamelBak. It is a beautiful night.
MotorHome Magazine : Short Stops
A self-guided boardwalk at Blue Spring State Park has a dual purpose. It provides an excellent land-based platform for watching manatees swim, sleep and rest while the younger calves cavort and play; these prehistoric throwbacks are fascinating to watch.
The boardwalk also takes visitors through a lush hammock to the Blue Spring itself. The same pristine beauty enjoyed by Florida's earliest residents still can be seen today.
Manatee-watching begins after the first winter cold snap, usually in late December. It peaks in mid-February in an average year and tapers off by the end of March.
Discount Offer for Campers & RVers
We've seen the challenges facing the campground owner today,
with rising operations and advertising costs, the expense of keeping pace with the changing design and size of today's RVs (size and width of sites, electrical power, etc)
and the desire to provide the amenities that today's campers are looking for.
Thus the concept of our Camping Club was created in 1998, with development of the system beginning in the fall. Recreation USA is not just another carbon copy....but a unique Camping Club system....
Virginia's Retreat
As you explore Virginia's Retreat you dont want to stray too far from where the action is. Set up a home base in one of these state or private campgrounds for easy access to your car and the freedom to explore a wide area each day. Or, tighten the circle of exploration and abandon the car for a more back-to-nature experience with a backpacking trek through wildlife management areas. In either case, remember that following the rules gives everybody a chance to enjoy Virginia's outdoors. Confine all fires to the grill area of your campsite or use a backpacking stove, if you are headed into the WMAs.
Harrisburg Daily Register: Local News
HARRISBURG - The Discovery Expedition of St. Charles, Mo., brought perhaps the biggest crowd in recent years to Old Shawneetown.
Gallatin County Historical Society President Ron Wilson said there were more than 3,000 people counted by an electronic eye when they boarded the Army Corps of Engineers museum barge.
That number did not include the Gallatin County School kids who came to the barge Friday.
"It was great. It couldn''t have been better," Wilson said.
The timing of the visit was off, with the boats arriving about four hours earlier than planned.
Contributor''s Guidelines
Food- centers on all aspects of trail nutrition, cooking, and food preparation. Recent topics include an energy bar taste test, campfire cooking, and taking fresh foods backpacking. Tested recipes are a must.
Fitness/First Aid - covers the physical and psychological aspects of fitness, health, first aid, and occasionally nutrition as it relates to backpacking. Recent topics have included muscle cramps, panic attacks, and over-the-counter medications.
Parks and recreation areas
Broadway Recreation Complex
Winfield's newest park at Broadway Street and the bypass. A Regulation size baseball field, 4 youth/softball fields, 6 soccer fields, 1 football field and batting cages. Contact Winfield Recreation Commission at 620-221-2160.
Chaplin Nature Center
...exists to help people understand themselves in relationship to the natural environment upon which we all depend for life. Visitors may see, smell, hear, taste and feel nature in order to gain a better appreciation and understanding of the inter- relationships between all living things. For information call 442- 4133 or 442-7227.
Straight Shooting : Winter-time camping has plenty to offer in the Natural State
Thursday, November 6, 2003
The calendar says it’s November, but based on the recent weather, you have to wonder. With temperatures in the high 70s earlier this week, it’s hard to accept the fact that winter is here. It just seems like fall is refusing to release its grip on northwest Arkansas. But hey, who’s complaining?
While November to many means the end of the fishing season and the start of the traditional hunting year, there are a few who simply refuse to give up on fall activities. While many of our local campgrounds called it quits for the season on Oct.
SUSAN AGER: Resigning TV weatherman says his children are worth a million
Up North and in Florida. Fun is camping and nature walks. In the summer, when the kids stay up later, Edwards sometimes sneaks off an hour early to take a
Vanuatu Quick Facts A-Z
Vanuatu Quick A-Z Guide
Vanuatu is a "Y"-shaped chain of 83 islands lying 2500km northeast of Sydney (Australia), 2000km north of Auckland (New Zealand), and 800km west of Nadi (Fiji). The total land mass is around 13,000 sq. km. The islands range in topography from towering volcanic cones to others covered in dense rainforest to yet others which are raised coral islands with wide beaches and deep natural harbours.
The people of Vanuatu, a name which means 'Land Eternal', are predominantly Melanesian.
Justgiving
But the most common question we ourselves have had to field, and for which we are keeping a daily count (so far up to 42) is: "Where y'all headed?" The reply is met with a mixture of surprise and incredulity, and is frequently superseded by the phrase: "Are you crazy?" And yes, after eight days of non-stop cycling, numerous tins of tuna and weather as unpredictable as, well, the weather, we are indeed beginning to think that we are in fact out of our minds.
We didn't want to leave Seattle; the starting point of our epic journey, but you should always leave a place knowing you could stay there a few days longer.
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