Camping

Did you know that there are many, many old, valuable traditions that the 7th graders at Camp Tapawingo carry out each year? These traditions take place during the campfire behind the lodge that we ate and slept in. There were two instances where we were using the campfire. Once with just our tribe and Mr. Milski making s’mores, the other being with the entire group while carrying out the traditions. We started the traditions at approximately 11:00 pm on September 15th, 2016. We did this by…

Revise edition by:-Melat Negash Taste of Ethiopia Taste of Ethiopia is a cultural event in Denver, Colorado, which is practicing once in a year by Ethio-Americans. This is the third one since it was started, in 2013. Eventually it was taking place the year I Came to America however, unfortunately I didn’t attend the first and the second events, which would be fine for me, to understand the progress they have made by comparing the present with the former occasions. Any ways hear I am to…

Hence, On October 28, 2016, Lisa, Pam, Jeanette, Marine, and Tracy as packed up the truck for the adventure to the Texas Renaissance Festival (TRF). However, Texas Renaissance Festival is celebrating their 42nd years the nation's greatest, dedicated 55-acre 16th-century English township established 50 miles northwest of Houston, Texas. However, the trip took approximately four hours Meanwhile we arrived at the fields of the new market campgrounds we set up the camper and got settled in and rest…

One of the most historic and well known historic forests in the continental U.S, Muir Woods National Monument is located off the Pacific coast, just outside of San Francisco in Marin county, California. Protecting 554 acres of forest, John Muir Woods is breathtaking nature preserve consisting of extensive biodiversity with its rich ecosystem throughout the forest. In particular, the Muir Woods National Monument is known for its redwoods forests, one of a few remaining in the San Francisco Bay…

The Wyoming backcountry is stunning. There is an infinite blanket of trees in every direction. The sky has two moods either happy: blue with cotton ball clouds or angry: a stormy scary black color. The air smells like sage and pine -- fresh and crisp. July, 2015, along with 11 close friends, 2 counselors, and a trip leader I went hiking in the backcountry of Wyoming on a 6 day backpacking trip. The air smells like sage and pine -- fresh and crisp, overpowers the salty, moist smell of the other…

The debris hut is an extremely versatile wilderness survival shelter. It can be built in almost any habitat and does not require tools or special equipment. Creating an effective shelter is one of the most important priorities in a survival situation. Most lost people perish from hypothermia, which may have been easily avoided had they constructed a simple shelter. The leaves keep in your body heat so you don’t freeze to death. Also the debris hut can camouflage you from unwanted predators. For…

Donna, Gina, and Jenny were all stranded in the middle of death valley, when they had the unlikely chance of finding a campsite. This campsite had a white trailer, and a tiny, little house type porch, built out of wood. It was completely empty, and the wood had holes in it. They were surprised to know it was still standing, as it was clear that it had been that way for a long time. “Let’s get in this trailer and try to find some food inside.” Gina brainstormed. The door on the trailer was…

Ahmee Henderson When Jenny screamed for us we thought she was hurt but was far from she found 2 campers a big tree and a little river.Gina and I were in awe and when we saw white beef jerky and beans in one of the campers. we were about to pass out and there was a working stove, hose, and a working radio but it was to far to try and get a battery we took our baths with the hose. We ate a can of beans and drank the hose water it was the best water but the worst water hot and salty/gritty feel…

Hard Work Pays Off I take many vacations, and do a lot of hiking. Though, I have to say, Ice Lake is one of my favorites. The trailhead for Ice Lake starts in Silverton/Ouray, and from there it is an eight mile hike, and a 2,430 elevation gain. We were staying in Ouray at the time, when we did the hike. Before the hike, we got lots of water, food, and candy. When we started the hike it was decent weather, but we were still dressed in layers. We kept hiking up switchbacks until we…

Camp Jewell YMCA is a place where all can come to enjoy time in the wilderness, create lasting relationships and cherished memories, and grow as a person in every aspect. Throughout my time at Camp Jewell I have experienced what this amazing community can do for you. I have met with counselors who have come from across the globe to give children the summer experience that they all hope for and need. Seeing the smile of a child’s face after a perfect day at Camp Jewell is the reason so many…