Camping (River, Lake, Resort and
Outdoor Mountain)...
Tips & Adventures Newsletter (Issue
1)
Camping Tidbit
History Of Camping
In 1861,
the first known organized camp, The
Gunnery Camp, was founded in the United
States. Frederick W. Gunn and his wife
Abigail operated a home school for boys in
Washington, Connecticut. In 1861, they
took the whole school on a two-week trip.
The class hiked to their destination and
then set up camp. The students spent their
time boating, fishing, and trapping. The
trip was so successful, the Gunns
continued the tradition for twelve years.
The founder of
recreational camping was Thomas Hiram
Holding, who wrote the first Campers
Handbook in 1908. His knowledge of camping
came from childhood experiences when he
crossed the American prairies with his
parents in 1853.
Mr. Holding
wrote a book about the experience,
titled Cycle and Camp in Connemara, in
which he invited others to contact him
if they were interested in cycle
camping. This led to the formation of
the Association of Cycle Campers in
1901, which was founded with 13 members.
One of
the first known British campsites was the
Cunningham Camp in Howstrake on the Isle
of Man. This opened in 1894 and initially
was only for use by male campers. (Source: talkcamping.co.uk)
Camping
as a recreational activity became
popular in the early 1900s.
“Twenty years
from now you will be more disappointed by the things you
didn’t do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the
bowlines, sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the
trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.”
- Mark Twain
Campground Humor Of The Day
These are actual comments
left on U. S. Forest Service
registration sheets and comment cards by
campers and backpackers:
"A small deer
came into my camp and stole my bag of
pickles. Is there a way I can get
reimbursed? Please call."
"Escalators would
help on steep uphill sections."
"Instead of a
permit system or regulations, the
Forest Service needs to reduce
worldwide population growth to limit
the number of visitors to the
wilderness."
"Ban walking
sticks in wilderness. Hikers that use
walking sticks are more likely to
chase animals."
"Found a
smoldering cigarette left by a horse."
"Trails need to
be reconstructed. Please avoid
building trails that go uphill."
"Too many bugs
and leeches and spiders and spider
webs. Please spray the wilderness to
rid the area of these pests."
"Please pave the
trails so they can be plowed of snow
in the winter."
"The coyotes made
too much noise last night and kept me
awake. Please eradicate these annoying
animals."
"Reflectors need
to be placed on trees every 50 feet so
people can hike at night with
flashlights."
"Need more signs
to keep area pristine."
"A McDonald's
would be nice at the trail head."
"The places where
trails do not exist are not well
marked."
Outdoor Luxury - The Chaise Lounge Since the early 1960's the outdoor chaise lounge has been available. However, the options and versions today are much more esthetically pleasing that that of the earlier days. Today's versions can be customized from the material they are made from, to the chaise cushions you choose to put on them.
A Ha Ling Peak Hike - Canmore Alberta (Chinaman's Peak) The Canadian Rockies have to be one of the most breath taking mountain ranges in the world and people from around the world travel to hike the glorious peaks. One such peak that is often hiked by professionals and amateurs alike is Ha ling peak in Canmore, Alberta.
The Lure of Clapham Common London may be best known for its business side and its tourist attractions, but regular visitors will know about its green spaces such as Regent's Park, Hyde Park and Clapham Common. Clapham Common is perhaps the least well known of these areas but it is in fact one of the most visited areas in south London. With 220 acres of open parkland for people to make use of, the Common is the perfect hangout on a sunny day.
Small Backpack or Large Backpack? Many people feel that they can enjoy backpacking and travelling more by not carrying so much. Here, I briefly assess whether I can see myself reducing the amount of baggage volume and weight that I carry with me.
Come Swim With the Crystal River Manatee Swimming with the manatees in Crystal River is a once in a life-time experience. See these friendly aquatic creatures in their natural habitat, face-to-face, for a memorable occasion that will provide stories and joy for years to come.
Ways to Spend More Time Outside As the weather gets warmer, people's thoughts usually turn toward spending more time outside enjoying the arrival of summer. There are many types of activities from which to choose. Several involve spending little or no money at all.
Golden Gate Bridge
(San Francisco, CA, U.S.A.) at night. And,
look, NO traffic! If only! I have driven this
many a time with traffic galore.
Picture Of The Day
Golden Gate Bridge
by day... with traffic! Now, that's more like
it! Granted, the traffic was lighter than
normal when this picture was taken.
By the way,
this bridge makes for a fun walk (bring ear
muffs and a wind breaker!). There is a walking
path ensuring that you don't have to play
"Dodge Car."
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