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GO! Outdoors for Feb. 5-11
North County Times
Cardiff Kook Run ---- The first races dedicated to the much-maligned "Magic Carpet Ride" surfing sculpture in Cardiff (dubbed the "Cardiff Kook" by local surfers because of its unnatural posture) will include a 5K and a 10K race and a wacky costume ...

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Lyme disease. Menace to outdoors lovers in Northeast, Midwest
The Wildlife News
By Ralph Maughan On February 6, 2012 · Leave a Comment Lyme Disease is a real threat to those who go outdoors, unlike the recent hysteria over the rarely transmitted dog tapeworm larva (Echinococcus granulosus) to humans. In 2010 there were over 30000 ...



When skinny skiers go wild
The Spokesman Review (blog)
... while viewing the lengths some skinny skiers will go to be just like crazy alpine skiers, only different. No comments on this post so far. Add yours! You must be logged in to post comments. News, field reports and insights on the Great Outdoors.

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Interview: Chris Pratt talks about Hunting, Tanning and Squirrels
Outdoor Life Magazine (blog)
by The Editors The Parks and Recreation funnyman and co-star of last fall's Moneyball is a major Hollywood player, but he's not shy about his love of all things outdoors. Question: How/where did you first get into hunting?



GO! Outdoors for Jan. 29-Feb. 4
North County Times
From Interstate 15, take the Valley Parkway exit in Escondido and go northeast about 5.5 miles. Turn right on Lake Wohlford Road and go 1.9 miles to Oakvale Road. Turn slightly right onto Oakvale and go about one mile to the Oakvale parking lot on the ...



Indoor, outdoor running during winter offers many health benefits
Iowa State Daily
Members of the running club go out for a jog near Beyer Hall on Monday, Nov. 7. For information on recreation facilities on campus, or to purchase a pass (faculty/staff), see recservices.iastate.edu. Posted: Monday, February 6, 2012 12:00 am | Updated: ...



Mild weather inspires outdoor recreation
Green Bay Press Gazette
"I've been playing basketball and riding my bike, which I can't do if there's snow." But McLester said he also likes playing outdoors in more traditional winter weather. "I like to go sledding and slide on the ice," he said. "I've only gone sledding ...



Nearly a Hundred Women at BOW Program at Treehaven
WJFW-TV
"The notion was that women had certain barriers for becoming involved in things that are outdoors. And if they did get a chance, it was usually with their father or significant other. This is an opportunity to teach women they can do it all on their ...

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OUTDOORS: Get the scoop on spring trout stocking
The Trentonian
An e-mail came pouring in last week when temps were in the mid-60's saying, “we should go fishing.” I went to the Mountain View Golf Course driving range instead, two days in a row and managing not to hurt myself. But it is February, ...



New law allowing tree-cutting around billboards causing controversy in Asheville
Asheville Citizen-Times
A Superior Court Judge in Georgia in January put on hold a new law that allows billboard owners to clear-cut trees that block their outdoor advertising. Environmental groups sued, saying the state could not constitutionally give up its state-owned ...

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Outdoors Featured Article

Camping Equipment Essentials

02/06/12

 by: Robin Shortt

The following is a list of equipment that you likely want to take on a camping excursion.

  • Tent

  • Spare tent stakes

  • Sleeping Bags

  • Ground pad or air mattress

  • Stove and fuel

  • Lantern and fuel

  • Flashlight and spare bulb and batteries

  • Cookset

  • Dutch oven or Reflector oven

  • If taking a reflector oven- cake pans,

  • pie plates, muffin tins

  • Griddle or frying pans

  • Toaster

  • Pot holder

  • Can opener

  • Cooking utensils- spatula, large spoon, fork

  • Mixing bowls

  • Dishpan

  • Dish cloth and towels, Dish Soap

  • Plates, cups, knives , forks, spoons

  • Repair kit

  • Rope

  • First Aid Kit

  • Matches

  • Pocket knife

  • Saw

  • Moisture proof bags

  • aluminum foil

  • Food supplies

  • INDIVIDUAL GEAR

  • Water bottle

  • Toiletries

  • Soap

  • Towel

  • Insect Repellant

  • Hat

  • Rain gear-jacket and pants or poncho

  • Socks

  • Shirts- Cotton and wool

  • Sturdy shoes or boots for hiking,

  • lighter shoes for camp

  • Underclothing Long pants- cotton and wool

  • Sun screen lotion

  • Camera

  • binoculars

  • medications etc.

I hope this list has been of assistance in preparing you for your camping excursion.

About The Author

Val and Robin Shortt are experienced campers and own three outdoor websites For more tips like these and to register for their Free newsletter visit: http://www.goodnightcampingequipment.com.

Robin@goodnightcampingequipment.com


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