Camping Life articles from July 2005

Camping Life archives from July 2005

What's inside Camping Life.(Campsite)
July 1, 2005... Every issue of Camping Life is packed with great stories about places to go and the best equipment to help you fully enjoy the family camping and outdoor lifestyle you love. This particular issue is no different. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] ...

Paddle/bike event: promotes Chicago River's improved health.(Chicago River Flatwater Classic, kayaking, canoeing)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... For the past five years, canoeists and kayakers of all ages have participated in the Chicago River Flatwater Classic, an event that promotes public access and improved water quality in the Chicago River. This year, the event, scheduled for Aug....

Buck Knives celebrates: relocation to Idaho.(Trail Signs)
July 1, 2005... On May 21, Buck Knives celebrated its relocation from San Diego, California, to Post Falls, Idaho, with an open house and ribbon-cutting ceremony. After three years of planning, the family-owned sports cutlery maker, which began in 1902, moved...

Club Fleetwood and Avion Travelcade Club now Fleetwood Travelcade Club.(Trail Signs)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... Fleetwood RV has launched a member-owned and operated organization for Fleetwood RV owners called Fleetwood Travelcade Club (FTC). The group was formed from members of Club Fleetwood and Avion Travelcade Club merging into one entity. The...

Let wildlife be wild.(Trail Signs)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... Summer is the time of year when young wildlife is moving about and may appear lost or abandoned. If you happen to see a young rabbit or bird you think is lost or abandoned, officials advise to just leave it alone. In Minnesota, the...

Bird conservation call.(Trail Signs)
July 1, 2005... If you love birds and are interested in volunteering, the Cornell Lab of Ornithology is looking for people to participate in a number of citizen-science-based projects to further bird conservation. For example, you can join a group that is...

Balance Bar grants now give back to communities.(Trail Signs)(Balance Bar Food Company)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... Since 2002, Balance Bar Food Company has provided nearly $400,000 to individuals who want to achieve personal goals through healthy outdoor activities. This year the company, noticing the trend of grantees participating in activities that give...

High gas prices won't slow travel.(Trail Signs)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... Despite higher fuel prices, RV owners plan to use their vehicles more this season than last year, according to "Campfire Canvass", a recent survey of more than 400 RV owners by the Recreational Vehicle Industry Association (RVIA). Of those...

Mountain biking is part of National Park system values.(International Mountain Bicycling Association)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... In May, the International Mountain Bicycling Association (IMBA) and the National Park Service (NPS) signed a five-year agreement recognizing mountain biking in National Park units as a positive activity and compatible with the values of the...

Correction.(Correction Notice)
July 1, 2005... The feature on various family-oriented summer outdoor trips, "Family Summer Adventure", in the May issue incorrectly stated that one of the listings, Bitterroot Ranch, was located in Montana. The Ranch is located in Wyoming.

Jabbering jays.(Wildlife)
July 1, 2005... For previous generations, for whom life was more closely tied to the natural world than it is today, descriptive sayings often compared humans to animals. People spoke of a shy child being "timid as a mouse." A hard-to-convince neighbor might...

Keep it cool.(Camp Kitchen)
July 1, 2005... When it's hot, you're hot. So, let's turn off the fire in favor of recipes that are crisp, cool and perhaps not even cooked at all. CampingLife Can-Can Confetti Potato Salad As colorful as confetti and a snap to make with canned...

Swedish summer pudding.(Camp Kitchen)
July 1, 2005... Make this fruity dessert in disposable plastic cups--preferably clear plastic that shows off the pretty color. Thawed fruit produces its own juice, which soaks into the bread. * 16-ounce package frozen raspberries or blackberries *...

Wenger Evolution Series Swiss Army Knife.(Gear Head)(Brief Article)(Product/Service Evaluation)
July 1, 2005... It's hard to improve on some things, and the venerable Swiss Army Knife would be among those things, if it weren't for the science of ergonomics. Ergonomics is the study of how a piece of equipment can be best designed for comfort, safety,...

Brunton Firelight.(Gear Head)(Brief Article)(Product/Service Evaluation)
July 1, 2005... Getting a survival fire going can be a matter of life and, well.... Waterproof and windproof matches are nice (always carry them), but when all else fails you need an honest-to-goodness, stormproof lighter. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] ...

Athena MasterGlow Portable gas stove.(Gear Head)(Brief Article)(Product/Service Evaluation)
July 1, 2005... Many of our camp meals involve basic fare that can be cooked in one pot or pan. Our two-burner propane stove often goes with one burner neglected. Just as often, a compact, lightweight single-burner unit would be an ideal alternative. ...

Gerber Hornet Flashlantern.(Gear Head)(Product/Service Evaluation)
July 1, 2005... This little number is odd looking, but makes a great lighting appliance for anyone venturing into the outdoors. The Hornet Flashlantern ($29.95) from Gerber easily transforms from flashlight to all-surface lantern to hanging tent light to...

Lowrance iFinder H2O.(Gear Head)(Brief Article)(Product/Service Evaluation)
July 1, 2005... If you look in my closets right now, you'll probably find half a dozen old and not-so-old handheld GPS units. I like my techno toys. But if a unit can't take a punch--if it can't survive a drop, or if it's allergic to water--that unit winds up...

Cascade Designs Platypus Water Tank.(Gear Head)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... Whether you're backpacking deep in the wilderness or pitching a 12-foot-wide tent in the state park near home, you're going to need water. And you're going to need a way to transport water from the source (be it stream or spigot) to camp. ...

Bug free: how to keep insects from becoming pests.
July 1, 2005... Biting insects bother campers from Florida to Alaska, and with the threat of potentially fatal diseases like West Nile Virus, Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever and Lyme Disease carried by mosquitoes and ticks, there's more than just an itchy feeling...

101 camping tips: have more fun on your campouts.
July 1, 2005... Improved campgrounds or the deep wilderness. All the amenities or a patch of open ground in the backcountry. It doesn't matter how or where you camp. outdoor living can be made easier, safer and more fun. We'll share some lessons learned...

Kayak and canoe buyer's guide: new models and upgraded classics mark this year's stream of boats for the recreational paddler.(Buyers Guide)
July 1, 2005... Innovations in boat styles, the latest in the lightest, toughest materials, and advances in components and accessories all make for a cascade of new kayaks and canoes this year. Making up a large part of the new flow of products are...

Gallery.
July 1, 2005... This month's Gallery features the photography of Kathy Thompson of Rio Rancho, New Mexico. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Camping...

Fired up! We examine four new two-burner stoves ready to stoke your hottest summer camp cooking.(Product/Service Evaluation)
July 1, 2005... (1) CENTURY HIGH-OUTPUT 4960 A neat little two-burner that's slim and lightweight, the Century Matchless Propane High Output Model No. 4960 two-burner stove may seem small, but it cooks a big meal when necessary. The 12,000-BTU burners are...

Alpenlite Saratoga 935: a basement storage model that offers a dinette slideout.(RV TEST)(Product/Service Evaluation)
July 1, 2005... Well into its fourth decade building Alpenlite truck campers, Western Recreational Vehicles (WRV) of Yakima, Washington, has always been on the forefront of new construction and design technology available to the RV industry. Now producing...

Fire Dancer.(Special Advertising Section: Primo Gear Showcase)(Advertisement)
July 1, 2005... Fire Dancer[R] is a safe and easy to use propane-fueled campfire for camping, the beach or patio. It's designed for pleasure and warmth with ceramic logs available. No smoke, no sparks, no ash! Safe and easy to use. All steel construction but...

Moosineer Outdoor Gear.(Special Advertising Section: Primo Gear Showcase)(Advertisement)
July 1, 2005... Moosineer Outdoor Gear offers a wide variety of camping gear including sleeping bags, tents, backpacks, flashlights, lanterns, water filters, hydration packs, survival tools, 72 hr kits, trekking poles, waterproof jackets, wind shirts, hot camp...

10 reasons you should plant trees ... now!
July 1, 2005... 1 Trees conserve energy in the summer, and save you money. Properly planted trees can cut your air-conditioning costs by 15-35%. 2 Trees help clean the air. Trees produce the oxygen we breathe, and remove air pollution by lowering air...

Campfire safety.(Outdoorsman)
July 1, 2005... Every year, many camping families feel the painful, expensive and sometimes catastrophic effects of a campfire accident. The unfortunate truth is that almost every incident could be avoided, if proper campfire protocol were followed. The rules...

Across the great divide: following in the footsteps of Lewis and Clark over the Lolo Trail.(Meriwether Lewis, William Clark )
July 1, 2005... * Sitting with my friend on a high, open hillside in northern Idaho, we looked across the great expanse of land before us. Thick grass and low shrubs blanketed the hillside, and the leaves of the low-lying huckleberry bushes glowed red and...

Outdoor activity aids.(New Products)(Buyers Guide)
July 1, 2005... 1 Kids ID Bracelet Vital information on your little ones can be stored in the ID On Me water-resistant bracelet, a good alternative to carrying traditional ID information pieces. You can include emergency identification, medical and family...

10 hot kayak & canoe spots.
July 1, 2005... 1. SOUTH CAROLINA LOW COUNTRY The southeastern corner of South Carolina includes some of the state's most beautiful scenery and an abundance of wildlife. The rich and complex estuary and marine environment offers top-notch canoeing and...

Camping spotlight.(camp sites)
July 1, 2005... CALIFORNIA CAMPGROUNDS Angel Island State Park Angel Island SP has an amazing view of the San Francisco skyline, the Marin Headlands and Mount Tamalpais THE SETTING: There is much historical significance associated with Angel...

The white eyes.(Campfire Stories)
July 1, 2005... Miners and loggers lived a hard life in these mountains 100 years ago, toiling dangerously to bring materials down to the cities. Workers' lives were not important. Maximum profit and increased production at all costs was the rule of the day,...