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On this "Camp Tips" page, we are trying to supply you with information that will help you experience a more enjoyable vacation on your camping trip. We plan to update, add, and revise information supplied within this page on a bi-weekly basis in order to keep you, the consumer, our consumer, better informed and to stay a HappyCamper! |
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 | Poisonous Plants To Be Avoided!!! Poison Oak: an ivy plant that produces an oil with irritating properties. Poison Ivy: a climbing plant of the cashew family common to central and eastern U.S. that has ternate leaves, greenish flowers and white berries that produces an acutely irritating oil causing an intensely (usually) itiching and rash of the skin. Poison Sumac: a smooth American swamp schrub that has pinnate leaves, greenish flowers, and greenish white berries that produces an irritating oil also know as Dogwood. Poison Wood: a poisonous tree of the cashew family that is native to Florida and the West Indies that has compound leaves, greenish paniculate flowers, and orange-yellow fruits. Remember: these are only a few plants that are poisonous to specific areas. You should always check out the conditions of the campground you wish to visit beforehand, or ask the park ranger about their park specifics. Also, a good source of information is the campground host. Employed by the state facility, hosts that live on the grounds are knowledgable about animal and plant life. |
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 | Most Common Concerns About Camping Most states have websites that describe the camp ground, sites available, and directions to their facility. You simply go to your state park site (such as California state parks), click on camp-grounds, choose the park you desire to visit, then click on the area (on site map) that is most appealing to you. Then you will see what is available and when, what facilities (ammenities) they offer (such as showers, restrooms, water hookups, handicap accessibilities, etc...). Once you have explored your options for your planned trip, you can then reserve the site well in advance (most people use ReserveAmerica.com) of your trip. This is a convenience "WE" highly recommend, especially in the summer time when camp grounds are at their seasonal peaks. It is not recommended to simply show up at the camp ground hopeful to get a site during peaks months. * Many parks have creeks (brooks, streams, etc...) where you can fish...but remember, you have to have (in most states) a license to fish and fines can be costly compared to the small daily fee required to fish. |
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Maintaining Your Supplies!!! Storage: use water proof bags for supplies such as bandaids, matches, and batteries. This is an effort that is well worth it in the long run...you never can be too sure about weather and early morning moisture can ruin these neccessities. It is also recommended to bring extra water proof bags just in case. *Remember: always use provided storage lockers at the campsite and keep coolers tightly closed or store in your vehicle (best idea) in order to avoid trespassers such as: racoons, bears, and mountain lions. Tents: keep tents zipped closed at all times in order to avoid creepy crawlers such as: spiders and bugs, mosquitos and snakes (yikes!!!), from invading your tent and sleeping bags. Firewood:It is a good idea to bring a tarp along with you to cover firewood to prevent moisture and early morning dew from wetting the wood. Bug Repellants: Highly recommended during summer camping seasons. A water-proof product is the best because it minimizes repeated appilications.
Even though summer is "officially " over, there are many cities that are still experiencing warm climates. It is advised that you check the weather forcast at the camp ground you plan on staying at. Since some places are still relatively warm, many incests are still present such as bees, wasps, and mosquitos. So be prepared to ward them away with repleants. However, since some climates are becoming increasingly cooler during the days, and even cooler at night, having the proper gear can make all the difference in your comfort at night and having a good vacation. For example, most sleeping bags are geared to certain climate degrees such as: +20, +35, +50, and -20. In addition, tents are frequently geared to climates as well, and water resistant materials make all the difference in the world for staying dry during the night. It is also important to know that as climates change so do those pesky critters that invade camp sites. So, do the research before your trip so you know what you may be up against. |
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