great way to enjoy the outdoors without sacrificing comfort and style. This new approach to travel accommodation is a popular choice for groups who want to experience the joys of camping minus the hard work. You don’t have to figure out how to pitch a tent or bring a bulky a sleeping bag. You won’t even have to worry about how you will feed your campers. Everything is already prepared for you. All you need to do is to show up. If you want to experience camping…
reads approximately 1.5 hours left before arrival. I start to speed again, go 70 on a 45 through the single wavy road as it was getting darker by the moment. By the time we reached our destination, it was pitch black. Pete and I, began crafting the tent, it was about 9:30 pm. The other two, Alice and Grace were flashing us with tiny flashlights, from their phones. We finished with the…
For my ethnography project I have chosen to research campground workers. Campground workers set up, regulate, and maintain state campgrounds as well as local campgrounds and recreational sites. Staff clean campsites after visitors and make sure that each campground is maintained well and the park is respected properly. Staff include police rangers who also keep the parks and camsites up to date by making sure everyone visiting also respect nature while at the same time enjoy the peace and quiet…
After having fun at Lake Erie, we drove a couple hours to Cedar Lake, India, and then we found the camping grounds. Mom told us we might be there a long while, so we sent up our big ten person tent. Which, really, is only big for 3 people, they must of thought that tem dwarfs could fit in there, not people. The campsite wasn't really that big, but we didn't have to share anything with other campers. We had our own picnic table, and fire pit, and water and electricity. We even had our own trail…
My adventures in Boy Scout summer camp You should really go to boy scout summer camp. Here is a short story on why you should go. The first day after we arrived at camp we chose our bunkmates and tents I selected a kid named Daniel. Upon getting set up, a group of people who brought phones walked, up the trails on the mountain once we got to the top we found the sweet thing called cell service. We stayed up there for hours. On our way down, a kid tripped and hurt, his ankle so half the group…
There is no greater retreat on earth than a weekend spent in a Smoky Mountain cabin. This relatively affordable abode comes in a few different forms ranging from exquisitely luxurious to rustically quaint. No matter what your tastes, you are certain to find a Smoky Mountain cabin that is right for your vacation. The first step to your own Smoky Mountain getaway is as close as your computer. I found a lot of resources that will point anyone looking for a romantic retreat like this on the…
Choosing the Best Hunting Backpacks If you are a lifelong hunter, you know where to go, when to go, and what you want to take with you. Most know that less is more when you are traveling through the woods on a hunting trip, but that does not mean that you have to go it with just your gun and some beef jerky in your pocket. There are some great items that can help you on your trip, and some things that you should have with you, like compass and some bottled water. A folding seat can be great if…
that we could start setting up our tent up on the same…
If you got multiple injuries and you can’t move, in the woods, and you were missing for 5 days, what would you do in this situation? In the articles, “The Most Important Rule” by Jared Myers and “Miraculous Lost and Found” by Katherine Leonard, each article provided information about what to do before hiking and experiences people had while hiking alone. The important points the authors discuss is how to let people be informed about your hiking destination and the experiences people have had…
My friends and I have been having a hard week and we wanted to just relax so I suggested to them my lake house house. They wanted a little bit more rustic feel to camping but none of us really had any actual camping gear so we just opted for the lake house. We got all the essentials for the weekend: bug repellent, snacks, a radio, and a friendly little card game to take our minds off the world back at home. Everything was going smooth until it hit about six-ish, that’s when everything…