Camping in Florida is a year-around activity in a state blessed with warm, humid summers and mild, dry winters. The state's subtropical coastal, uplands, marine and freshwater ecosystems offer unique opportunities for camping, fishing, boating, hiking and wildlife viewing. Many federal and state parks in Florida also include heritage and cultural r

The backpacker is the ultimate freedom lover. Out and about in nature, they take in everything there is to offer - including the bugs, rough terrain and, at times, inclement weather. The seasoned backpacker is always well-prepared and leaves nothing to chance, knowing one small slip-up on even the simplest of trips can be a dangerous one. It's not

When you go for camping, it is very important to know how to give a signal, in case if you are in some trouble. Signaling can be done in different types. In this article you will know more about signaling. The Semaphore In the days when ships had no radios, signaling from ship to ship or from ship to shore and back was done with flags. I do not

For many people camping in the great outdoors is a fantastic and uplifting experience. For some it is plain hell. This Article takes a look at some reasons why - and what to do to put things right! Some years ago a friend suggested we go on a camping trip. He'd just bought a new tent and was bursting to 'christen' it somewhere. At that time I'd

I've witnessed with my own eyes that people can come up with some crazy ways to haul things. Remember the Beverly Hillbillies, how they just tied and strapped everything to the old Ford? Now I've seen the modern version of this countless times, and it can be a scary experience following this vehicle down the road. But what about unique trailers, ha

An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure and that saying goes double when you're planning a trip into the great outdoors. One of the best things you can do for yourself is to leave word with someone before you leave about where you will be going and at what time you plan to return. Should you find yourself stranded in the outdoors, the

There are two styles of camping, both very enjoyable but both with different pros and cons. Deciding on a camping trip is easy, but what isn't so simple is choosing whether you'd like to spend your holiday in tents or in an RV. Personality types that prefer the outdoors and roughing it are probably going to think tents are the only way to go, and

There are two main categories of recreational vehicles (RV's); motorized and towable. Towable RV's include fifth wheels, travel trailers, folding/tent/pop-up campers, toy haulers, and park models. In this article, part I, fifth wheel campers and travel trailers will be covered. Part II of this article will discuss folding/tent/pop-up campers, t

Buying a used travel trailer can be a scary prospect indeed. But, armed with a little information and the attitude that the right trailer is out there for you, you can get through the buying process and come out on the other end with a fantastic used travel trailer! First, you must know how much trailer you need to suit your situation and how m

ATVing may be one of the outdoor recreation activities that you like to participate in while on a camping vacation. A great way to participate in this outdoor activity and also enjoy camping is to use an ATV camping tent trailer. The trailer allows you to easily transport your tent and other camping supplies, helping you to make the most of your ti

Ahhhh!!! There's really nothing like standing around a blazing campfire on a cold morning, with a brisk north wind blowing in your face. First you warm the front part of your body, and then you turn and scorch your backside. That's roughing it! This is the kind of outdoor living that men enjoyed a hundred years ago, before conditioned air and

My husband and I are fairly new at camping. We've only been doing it for four years but we already have a favorite place that we make sure to go every year. That place is Peninsula State Park in Door County, Wisconsin. If you look at a map of Wisconsin and look at the thumb-like piece of land on the right hand-side of that state that jutting

In the woods and fields and camping grounds there are certain rules to be obeyed, certain laws to be respected. Like most rules and laws, there is a good reason for them. You already know that you must put out your fires completely and not trespass on private property, nor will you harm a living tree. As you feel more and more at home in the out-of

Bankhead National Forest is Alabama's largest national forest, with 180,000 acres located in northwestern Alabama named in honor of William B. Bankhead, a longtime U.S. Representative from Alabama. Clear Creek Recreation Area, one of six recreation areas that are part of Bankhead National Forest, is located approximately 15 miles north of Jasper on

For a nature loving person it is very difficult to resists the call of the birds and other sounds. They get fascinated by hearing birds sound. In this article you will find how bird's call is and what does it indicate. In the woods: Long, drawn-out howling, rising in the middle, then repeated shortly thereafter with a trill: "Hooooo hoohoohooho