Camping Information

Americans, at heart, are outdoors people. We don’t do well cooped up inside for too long.

When people think of camping, the fi

Campers are finding out that geocaching is an entertaining activity to enjoy while camping. Numerous campground managers, geocaching clubs, and simply individuals continue to grow the sport that becomes addicting. Surprisingly, many folks aren't sure just how the game of geocaching goes. So here are a few basics to get you started treasure hunting, using a Global Positioning Unit (GPS) as your guide.

According to the Chinese zodiac, it's the year of the snake. The year is said to be characterized by intelligence and a tendency for corruption. You be the judge. Regardless, it's a good excuse to study up on snakes, especially identification and behaviors of these reptiles so essential to the health of our ecosystem.

What would camping be without roasting marshmallows around a campfire at night?

You never really know how limited space is in a camping tent until you're forced to spend several hours in it seeking shelter from a heavy rainstorm. Of course, the actual size of the tent and the number of people in it impacts available space, but there are interior options, accessories and packing habits that can help you maximize tent space and interior comfort.

A travesty is a burlesque imitation of a work, or distortion, or a parody. The July killing of an individual floating on the Meramec River in Missouri by a landowner is a tragic example of the vulgar distortion and ludicrous interpretation of federal and state water laws.

Wikipedia defines GIS as "geographic information system: a system designed to capture, store, manipulate, analyze, manage, and present all types of geographic data." For those that love to hunt, fish and camp, it might also be defined as "great information for sportsmen."

It’s summertime, and that means long, relaxing evenings, g

You’ve wrapped up an active day of hiking,