The Clinton City Council will establish a camping time limits for Willow Island and ban camping in Joyce Island, they approved the first consideration of a city ordinance amendment last Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2008.

Willow Island

Joyce Island

The Oswald West State park my close the rotting trees for camping in the Oregon. Last month, there was a camper who was a victim of falling trees or hazard and it isn’t certain if it will re-open to camping. The accident was not happened in park but the victim was found in the park. Idaho camper Derrick Stiegemeier said he understood but was disappointed.

David Harris, 21 year old, was found dead of head injuries on a trail a few miles, from a fallen limb. Almost 300 years old the inside of the tree, had rotted. Last June, the park was full, the 100-foot tall Sitka spruce, 11 feet thick fell just steps from a campsite but there were no injuries.

Chris Havel, state parks spokesman said “There is risk everywhere, that’s part of being outdoors”. Oswald West State Park, a popular outdoor or recreational destination, almost 1 million visitors to its trails yearly around 15,000 camp overnight. Since 2000, the state forestry crews have checked 24 campgrounds to reduce the risk.

Oregon governor will help to make Oregon beaches public property, sits in a thick old forest in despite of Oswald Forest. Havel said “You have the perfect storm of conditions at Os West. The trees are older, and people are right among them”.

State arborist Andy Smogor will inspect every tree in the campground that cause damage or injury if it fell but State must decide if the campground will reopen to campers or remain a day use only. Smogor check for sign which could mean the tree hast started to lean, sign of upheavel. A sign of rot within, and for conks, the fruit that grows from fungus inside the tree.

Sitka spruce, it looks perfect. There were six conks each a foot wide. With conks that size and that many the old tree be rotten inside. When you hit a decayed area or cavity, it basically sounds drum like. When you see interior decay of the tree, as the probe disappeared a full foot into a rotting trunk, this is the scary part because you don’t know how much sound wood remains in the circumference of the trunk.

Smogor has identified 40 to 50 trees that have some defect and has hundreds more to go. Havel said “We generally only remove weak trees that are both in peril of falling and will likely hit a person or property when they go. A dead or damaged standing tree still plays an important role in the forest — as a place for birds to nest, for example. This is also why we try to leave trees on the ground when they fall in a natural area”.

When Smogor done in all checking, Havel will recommend what the stat should do. It must be remove certain trees, reconfigure campsites or end all camping. But the public will have input before a decision is made.

LINCOLNSHIRE, IL - Camping World, the introduction of Freedom Hauler and the nation’s largest and fastest growing outdoor retailer and RV launch into the cargo trailer arena. Cargo Trailers, advancement for the next step in a series of planned ventures this year 2008. Marcus Lemonis, a Chairman and CEO of Camping World said “The trailer and towing industry is an established marketplace and providing durable trailers is a natural progression for our trusted private label brand”.

Camping World RV Sales unmatched pricing of top manufacturers including a vast selection of fifth wheels, travel trailers, and motorhomes. Camping World Lifestyle Centers offer 8,000 RV, outdoor and camping products.

John A. Sirpilla, President of Camping World Retail Operations replied “It’s trilled to showcase the Freedom Hauler in our retail facilities”. They target to consumer needs in low prices and affordable hauling services for cars, ATVs, motorcycles and construction equipments which to reinforece their position to be a top notch shopping destination for outdoor enthusiast.

They planned to expand an additional market by year-end after the 13 locations scheduled finished. Alongside of Freedom Hauler trailers a Camping World’s retail operations provides and opportunity for units to be serviced at over 100 locations nationwide.

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Q-PARK @ Compostela, CEBU

The 200-hectare complex located in Compostela is a project of the family of Norberto Quisumbing, Jr. and the Norkis Group. Has a Boy’s Camp, a Girl’s Camp, a rest area, the Nativity Cave, the Stations of the Cross and a Heroes Hill. Open free to the public daily from about 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.

In its anahaw-roofed kiosk are life-size portraits of Philippine presidents and Filipino statesmen. Surrounding the center of the kiosk is a pond full of koi, for “an ecological ambiance.”

The latter, about a hectare in size, is the only place that is open only by invitation or by request and in its space is a tribute to the unknown soldiers, the OFWs, the awardees of the Filipino Foundation from 1986-2003.

The alternative venue for family, company, group or organization activities.
• camping grounds
• nipa huts
• cooking area
• swimming pool
• mess hall
• clean toilets
• shower rooms
• parking area
• obstacle course
• campers quarters

FOR PACKAGE INQUIRIES, BOOKING or OCULAR VISIT,
PLEASE CALL:

RONALD C. GAURANO
Camp Chief
(0920-2114968)

HOW TO GET THERE (via car)

- Take South Luzon Expressway
- Turn right at BATANGAS/LUCENA EXIT
- Go straight going to Star Tollway
- Enter the Star Tollway
- Follow the road and follow the sign going to Batangas City
- Upon exit, TURN RIGHT
- Just follow the road until you see the sign TO CUENCA.
- When you see a Chowking billboard to your left, turn right to the road going to Cuenca
- Just follow the road. You will be passing a zigzag road.
- After the zigzag, you will see SAN FERNANDO FUNERAL HOMES to your right.
- Enter the street across the funeral home (Bgy. Labac)
- Go straight and follow the sign >> TO AIRON’S CAMP

Camper’s Package Rate

Minimum of 30 pax

Campers package 3 days 2 nights Php 900.00/head
Overnight package 2 days 1 night Php 600.00/head
Whole day package 1 day Php. 300.00/head

Inclusion:
Use of the following Facilities/Areas
# Open nipa huts
# Camp Quarters with double deck
# Mess Hall/Dining area/Cooking area
# Shower rooms/Toilets
# Swimming pool
# Tents ( for overnight )
# Obstacle course area

Additional charge of Php 300.00/day for the use of electricity
Additional charge of Php 50.00/head if to avail the trekking to Mt. Maculot, Grotto, Lake lumampao

Rates may vary depending on number of activities and/or pax. It does not include meals and transportation cost.

For more information: Airons Camp Website

Washington Parks and Recreation Commission has voted to raise the camping fees in state parks SPOKANE, Washington starting on November. Virginia Painter a commission spokesman says the cost per night will increase or go up by $1. Campsites currently cost $17 to $22 per night, or $23 to $31 for sites with electrical hookups.

The state park system rents also increase or go up the rental fees for cabins and houses, yurts and other structures. Commission approved the increases on Friday to cover increasing costs. Painter says 27% of the state parks and recreation budget comes from user fees.

Texas Outdoor Family Workshops will be focus to teach how-tos of happy camping, premiere season at Galveston Island State Park.

The overnight workshop set in state parks this summer and fall will include lessons in saltwater, fishing, night wonders, kayaking and more. It also welcome the tent-camping tenderfoots.

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department state park outdoor programs coordinator, Chris Holmes said “No need to have an experience in camping, we’ll provide everything for the families. People with no experience, who in the past have really wanted to go camping but didn’t know how, now they can.”

Chris Holmes, a professional park ranger who migrated From England and Australia to Texas eight years age. He helped to develop the Texas Outdoor Family Activities in local parks the past tow years. The program expands to state parks, with Galveston picked for the first workshop.

Holmes said “We have good facilities, safe facilities, law enforcement and professional park rangers who can lead programming”. He worked with several Outdoor Family workshops.

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At a Glance
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WHAT: Overnight Workshop Texas Outdoor Family with individual campsites for families, restrooms, camping instruction and security personnel. Camping equipments TOF sponsored by TOYOTA. Registrants should bring their own food to cook outdoors using suggested camp menu.

COST: The cost is $55 per family for up to eight people.

WHERE: Galveston Island State Park. From Interstate 45, exit right onto 61st Street, travel south to intersection with Seawall Boulevard, and then right (west) on Seawall (FM 3005) 10 miles to the park entrance.

WHEN: Sept. 20-21, 2008 - Monday through Tuesday.

CONTACT: You can visit the website in contact form at www.tpwd.state.tx.us/outdoorfamily or may call 512-389-8903 to register (9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday-Friday), or e-mail tofsp@tpwd.state.tx.us.

After registering, participants will be mailed a confirmation packet with directions and other information. At least five business days to register before the workshop. Other TOF location include Huntsville State Park, Bastrop State Park, Buescher State Park, Brazos Bend State Park, McKinney Falls State Park and Palmetto State Park. Local park program locations include Georgetown, Kyle, Odessa, Rockwall, San Antonio and Waco. Four typically is $150 for the local park fee for a family and includes all meals.

What to Bring?
Mostly people are prepared in their camping trip but not 100% bringing the necessary when they leave home for trip. When you go on a camping trip of course make a lists of your own to make sure you don’t forget anything or make a lists what to bring for the safe side. Here are the following lists of the common items.

Tent or Trailer
Camping Tent or Trailer is part in the trip because if you enjoy the trip for how many days and sleeping in the campgrounds you have to use a tent. Make sure the tent/trailer is certified waterproof, and pitch your tent at home before leaving to make sure you know how it works.

Sleeping bag
Sleeping bags don’t really matter on camping out in the summer but it comes in a variety of temperature ratings. Sleep experience won’t be much different than at home, you might also want to purchase an inflatable mattress.

Food
Food is important in camping trip. The quality of the meals dictates the quality of your trip. You don’t have many options aside from cooking your own food, it’s important to treat yourself to something you like. Make sure to bring all the necessary ingredients for each serving of food before leaving the house.

Keep it simple prepare items are hot dogs, steaks, pancakes, burgers, omelets, and canned food. It’s a good idea to cook meals at home and bring it on a trip a packaged servings . Bring also clean water if you are not sure if not available on-site.

Kitchen Tools
Camping stove is also use in a trip at least two burners so that you can cook two different things at once. Don’t forget a manual can opener, kettle, utensils, and a grill to barbecue over the fire. A cooler is necessary to keep food fresh. Be advised that a block of ice will last longer than mere ice cubes.

Garbage bags
Always prepare the garbage bags the wild animals can smell quickly. Always store your food in a safe location like inside the tent or the car. Be sure to dispose of your trash immediately.

Clothing
Provide all the kinds of weather conditions suitcase like underwear, shorts, t-shirts, long sleeves, pants, jacket. Be sure you bring enough underwear to be able to change on a daily basis, jacket is also important at night.

Bring some swim trunks even if there’s no lake at the campsite, you can find a stream or a river nearby. Bring a hat to protect from the sun, bring also the raincoat before leaving the house. You’ll never be able to live with yourself if you don’t.

People may think of camping vacation as the rising cost of fuel prices rise and sluggish economy is prompting more. Mostly family go away from hotels to enjoy the camping vacation in their camp sites but to save money. National stats are showing an increase in campers about 20-25% in seasonal where they can park their RV and camp all summer.

Camping can be a luxurious or primitive as they want. People enjoy the spot to put up a tent to a cabin with private bathroom and Internet Access. Camping is good for people to enjoy the trip and less the expenses than staying in hotel. Some hotels in summer rates are averaging about $100 per night for a standard room with 2 double beds. Camping in the area and enjoy the trip costs $25 - $40. Primitive site is cost $25, if it have electricity is cost $40.

Both hotels and camping are less expensive in off-season. Cabins is important for the campers that is one of the benefits of being indoors but less expensive than a hotel. Cheryl Howard, manager of Huron River Valley Resort, in Huron said “You’re not paying anything compared to a hotel. You are getting back to nature and spending time with your family instead of spending time watching TV. And we are 15 minutes away from Cedar Point so there is still plenty to do.”

Camping is cost savings and lot of activities such as hiking, swimming, canoing, playgrounds, basketball courts, game room, fishing and personal fire pits. People don’t want to drive because of the rising gas prices. You can park your RV for the season in a weeks vacation.

The camping cost is normally determined by the size of the site. It is usually the ideal for families or groups to get together. Camping with cabins cost is less expensive than staying in hotel.

We provide you a guide on how to camp like a man. If you have many trips in the woods, read the guides and ensure that you come back from camping relaxed, refreshed and alive.

Genre of Camping
To plan what kind of camping you wanna do. Some camping have water mines and paved roads and it seem like living in a real community, a trailer park. Other camp grounds offer to pay for some space and leave you to fend for yourself. Find out what kind of amenities the locations offers. You have to look out the showers and washroom. If your camping ground doesn’t have any, you’ll have to bring some toilet paper if needed.

Services
Determine what kind of services are included in the price while paying more than $20 per day. Prepare the expenses such as to pay an extra for a picnic table or canoe, ice or firewood locally. It pays to inquire.

Rules
Find out the camping ground rules. Some sites are more family oriented and have a curfew at least 10 p.m. Noise travels further at night and may bother campers to those who are trying to sleep. Find a camp ground rules that suited to your needs.

Location
Think the areas about how far in your camping trip, camp site close to civilization and shops close by so that you can avoid bringing provision from home. You have to plan for enough gas to drive back when you want to go camping in the wild once the camping trip is over.

Reservations
Make reservations when you agree on a suitable camping ground. Mostly the summer months are fully book and quiet busy. If you have to plan in holiday weekends make reservations, if not you might find yourselft camping in your car in the parking lot of a shopping mall.