Camping Life articles from March 2006

Camping Life archives from March 2006

Go camping!(Campsite)
March 1, 2006... Camping is one of the most cleansing and rehabilitating activities you can experience. Certainly all of the cliches such as fresh air and beautiful scenery are part of why it's so satisfying, but the sense of discovery, accomplishment and...

BugBand responds to DEET.(Trail Signs)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2006... Health experts have warned against using insect repellents with DEET on children, which has been known to cause skin irritation, rashes, burning, numbness and even seizures. In response to this, BugBand repellent has recently announced it has...

Grand opening of Southwest Florida's Paddling Trail.(Trail Signs)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2006... Phase II of the Great Calusa Blueway Paddling Trail is now open for visitors to the beaches of Fort Myers and Sanibel in southwest Florida. Kayak and canoe enthusiasts are able to view the spectacular wildlife famous in Florida, such as...

Guaranteed to see a moose.(Trail Signs)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2006... According to Alaska Backcountry Bike Tours' mountain biking guides, it's easy to spot a moose... in Alaska. Biking along the Coastal Trail is one of the best trails for moose sightings, and if guests do not happen to see one, they are offered...

Corrections.(Correction Notice)
March 1, 2006... In the RV & Towing Accessories Buyer's Guide in the February issue, we incorrectly spelled Quantum Group's name in one reference. In the Truck Camper Buyer's Guide in the same issue, we inadvertently listed the overall length of...

Rainbow of wrens.(Wildlife)
March 1, 2006... You can nearly synchronize your calendar with the aid of wrens. In May, about the time I'm ready to plant the garden, they return to our home in Montana. How they keep this schedule is one of the puzzles of nature that keeps me ever wondering...

Southwestern-style stacks.(Camp Kitchen)
March 1, 2006... Stack simple ingredients as high as a 10-gallon hat to create taste appeal, color contrast and fun without adding to the camp cook's workload. Celebrate the layered look with a Southwestern twist. Brown Sugar Breakfast The surprise...

Brunton Wind River Range.(New sources of heat and light)
March 1, 2006... Among camp stoves, especially in the two-burner category, there is the VW, the Cadillac and the Porsche, if you will. The new Brunton Wind River Range is the Porsche in this category. It's handsome and well designed, and it's lightweight...

Coleman Waterbeam Auto-On flashlight.(New sources of heat and light)
March 1, 2006... We love camping around water, and often take our boat with us, but I am vulnerable to the law of the Universe that deals with water and fumbling. Coleman came to my rescue with a flashlight that not only floats, but also switches itself on when...

All-American state parks.(Directory)
March 1, 2006... AT LAST COUNT, THERE WERE 5842 STATE PARKS IN THE UNITED STATES, AND ACCORDING TO THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF STATE PARK DIRECTORS, THESE PARKS RECEIVED 826.5 MILLION VISITS DURING 2004. IT'S NOT SURPRISING THEN THAT STATE PARKS CONTINUE TO BE...

A springtime affair!(2006 spring clothing buyer's guide)(Buyers Guide)
March 1, 2006... Springtime is an exciting time because it's when the outdoors begins to show its true colors. It makes me want to jump out of my lounge chair and get out. So get out in functional style with some of the pieces in this spring clothing roundup....

Trail fit: how to get in shape and stay fit for hiking.
March 1, 2006... Hiking is popular and rewarding partly because it requires no particular skills. After all, it is simply walking outside in beautiful surroundings. However, this enjoyable activity can take you through steep, uneven terrain at high altitude,...

Gallery.
March 1, 2006... This month's Gallery features the photography of John C. Eriksson of Waller, Texas. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Camping Life will...

Lighten up! A guide to losing some hiking weight.
March 1, 2006... Walk into your favorite outdoor store and you'll find a truckload of gear the clerks, the manufacturers and the advertisers will tell you is absolutely necessary for your next outdoor adventure. But is it? All that gear means extra weight,...

Jayco Jay Series 1206.(RV TEST)
March 1, 2006... In real estate, the mantra is location, location, location. In a camping trailer, it's floorplan, floorplan, floorplan. The right combination of components, arrangements, interior volume and accessibility makes or breaks a trailer. One of the...

12-volt revolution: the lowdown on the highlights of the latest electrical camping accessories.
March 1, 2006... Camping used to mean really roughing it. Heavy cotton and wool sleeping bags, canvas tents, wet and cold boots, and dried food were the mainstays of early outdoor adventurers. Then the first revolution in outdoor equipment occurred:...

Camping spotlight.(camping grounds)(Directory)
March 1, 2006... SOUTH CAROLINA CAMPGROUNDS Cheraw State Park More than a Golf Getaway THE SETTING: Cheraw State Park uniquely combines outstanding recreational opportunities: equestrian trails, hiking and biking trails, rustic cabins with full...

Living with wildlife.(Outdoorsman)
March 1, 2006... Reports of bear and cougar sightings are on the rise in parts of the United States where campers and wildlife share the land. Some folks think this is the result of expanding civilization pushing the wildlife out of its traditional habitat....

Before you leave ...(camping equipment, accessories)(Buyers Guide)
March 1, 2006... 1 Secure Your Money Place all those necessary credit cards, receipts and, of course, money in one of Timbuk2's six new, stylish wallets. Its Travel Wallet (shown) has nine card slots, four full-size slash pockets, a pen holder and an...

How a rabbit became part of Easter.(Campfire Stories)
March 1, 2006... Bunnies, rabbits or hares have long been associated with Easter. But how did they become part of this long-standing celebration? The connection goes back thousands of years and this story begins with the moon. The name Easter comes to us...