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RedTribe
17 posts |
#5278 2007-11-05 19:16 GMT |
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BlossomTree
29 posts |
#5279 2007-11-05 19:27 GMT |
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go on a hike and just follow your instincts, but this is mostly for older people (15+) and make sure to bring a map and a compass
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NoOne
28 posts |
#5280 2007-11-05 21:28 GMT |
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Fun camping for the first timer is with a small group of close friends.
If you have little experiance, keep it simple and fun. Although I don't enjoy car camping myself, for an introduction into camping, find a state park that you can drive into. There often are primitive camp sites at these facilities within a mile or so of the pull in camp sites. Maybe on the first night camp at the pull in site, then the next night hike to the primitive site and see how it goes. Plan on day hikes, fishing....whatever the park has to offer. Picnics, trees, campfires.....it's fun just being outside with friends in nature. here is a place to look for national parks. www.nps.gov If you do a google for state parks and include your state, it will be able to get you in touch with a list of state facilities and lists of what each park has to offer. Some are better for solitude, some better for families, some fishing, some hiking.....etc. |
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FollowTheLeader
22 posts |
#5281 2007-11-05 22:37 GMT |
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only bring only the essitenals or camp under the stars or with leaves... or cook all food via a fire
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BlossomTree
29 posts |
#5282 2007-11-07 15:11 GMT |
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cooking outside is one of the best parts of camping, especially if you're an inexperienced camper.
i like to plan an extravegant dinner, then spend hours cooking at the campsite. it's challenging and fun, especially when there is a small group involved in the cooking. i recommend looking for dutch oven recipes (and don't forget dessert!!) when you actually go, do a 5 mile hike during the day, then start cooking dinner around 3pm. gather tons of wood and have a bonfire and make s'mores into the evening. hopefully it'll be nice and you can stargaze too. have fun!! |
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DawnsAwaken
17 posts |
#5283 2007-11-07 15:56 GMT |
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invite some friends & have a party or how about a canoe or kayaking trip
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Virus
22 posts |
#5284 2007-11-08 12:59 GMT |
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Hi.. Check out this website for more details http://www.outbackindia.com
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Seashells
25 posts |
#5285 2007-11-08 14:20 GMT |
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Campfire games are fun.
Try two truths and a lie. Each person has to say three things about themselves that may not be known by everyone in the group. Two are true and one is a lie. Then the group has to guess which one is the lie. Learn some riddles and have the group try to guess by asking only yes or no questions. |
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Sunburst
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#5286 2007-11-09 16:46 GMT |
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Try winter camping and by all means do not do it alone. Take a friend you would like to have keep you warm while you watch the fire burn down and the stars and Northern Lights come out.
You will not be cold as long as you have the right equipment and keep dry. Layers are important as is using things to insulate you from the ground, including using the snow as your insulation. There are campgrounds in ID for instance where you can camp right near open hot springs to use as a hot tub of gigantic proportions. If planned properly it will be the camping trip you will always remember and be most proud of. |
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