Where would a good place be in southern California for a newly retired couple to RV camp in?

wonder.bre

I wonder if we could find a place within an hour of the beach and fairly safe. We're kind of scared - we're ranchers from South Dakota so we don't want to be in a city. Thank you so much - this is our first year & it is exciting!

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Hey Wonder Bread,

If you don't want to be in a city, SoCal is really not for you. It's hard for outsiders to really grasp this, but you basically have nothing but cityscape for 100 miles from downtown LA in every direction. Places like Disneyland are right in the heart of it.

Despite this, I can still recommend a few sites since I'm an RV'er myself living in "The OC".

-Carpinteria State Beach: About 100 miles northeast of LA, near Santa Barbara. Look into their volunteer programs. You can stay for free if you put in a certain number of hours in the ranger station checking people in, and helping people get settled into their spots. It's right on the beach in California, and we've met some of the nicest hosts from different places. This is the most family-friendly campground I've ever seen. In the afternoon, small kids on bikes have the run of the place. Probably the only place in the state where you can just cut your kids loose to go make friends and play. Your friends will be SOOOO jealous.

-Anaheim RV Village: Just about 3 blocks from the front entrance to Disneyland, it's very nice. You also get to see fireworks every night. Yes, it's in the city, but it's such a nice park and location, I couldn't resist.

-Pismo Coast Village: In Pismo Beach, one of our favorite spots. LOTS of retirees here.

-Campland on the Bay, San Diego: Another really nice park, on the northern end of San Diego Bay. Perfect for visiting Sea World.

-Flying Flags RV Park, Buellton: Nice location along the Central Coast

-San Simeon State Park: Right along PCH near Hearst Castle. No hookups, but the views more than make up for it, and you're just a few miles from Hearst Castle. If you want hookups, then stay at Pismo and drive 50 miles to Hearst Castle.

-Marin RV Park: OK, now we're in NorCal. But I couldn't resist giving this little park a plug. The best part about this park is the location: You can walk 10 minutes to the Larkspur Ferry, which takes you to the Ferry Building in San Francisco. From there, you can explore the city to your heart's desire. This is what we did a couple summers ago, and we had a blast.

Check out rvparkreviews.com. I have a few reviews on there, and you can explore other parks in the state.

Good luck!

Place to go camping in California?

Hayden

I'm looking for a decent place to go tent camping in California for a few days. It would be nice if it is by the beach and somewhat close to town. I'm open for almost anywhere and am not real picky on areas so any help would be great.

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Yosemite and Lake Tahoe are the 2 best places for forest camping and it's really hard to beat the beauty of Yosemite. Lake Tahoe is also scenic.

If you want to camp at the beach, check out the Central Coast. New Brighton Beach in Santa Cruz is nice. Also check out Manresa San Simeon, Montana de Oro, Morro Bay State Park. Oceano Dunes south of Pismo lets you drive your car or RV onto the beach and camp.

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Where is a good place to go Back Country camping in Virginia?

roadkill10

My cousin and I, along with a few others are planning a trip to go Back country camping and would like to know of a good place to do so in Virginia.

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Here's a trail along the AT that had pretty high ratings on trails.com...

Furnace Mountain / Trayfoot Mountain Overnight Loop (20.6 Miles):
"If you like mountaintop views and camping along streams, this loop is for you. Head north on the Appalachian Trail (AT) and turn west toward Austin Mountain, with many views of your destination. Camp in the woods along Madison Run and then climb up to Furnace Mountain for more views. Walk along the rest of Trayfoot Mountain and drop to Paine Run for more streamside camping. Pass historic Blackrock Springs and culminate your trip at the view from Blackrock."

Find more details here:
http://www.trails.com/tcatalog_trail.aspx?trailid=HGD087-040

Happy Trails!

Camping in virginia.?

Daniel S

Whats the best place to go camping in virginia?

I have a 10 person tent and would like to take a group of friends camping. I would like the adventure to include mountian climbing and canoeing if possible.

What are my options?

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I would Recommend Shenandoah National Park it has several different camping areas beautiful scenery and even back country camping . It should have what your looking for . Here is a link to the home page . there are more links on the page as far as hiking camping etc check it out.

http://www.nps.gov/shen/

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What are the better quality family camping tents?

TCMJim

We would like to purchase a camping tent for the family. I am not too keen on dome tents as I am 6' tall and do not want to crawl around inside the tent. There are three of us but a fourth, mother in-law, may join us from time to time. We are not hard core backpackers so will be mostly staying in campsites for now. I want something easy to assemble. We are on somewhat of a budget so nothing over $500. However, we do not want to buy a cheap piece of junk either. Your help would be greatly appreciated

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Big Agnes, Marmot, Kelty, Sierra Designs and Eureka are great brands that make excellent family tents for under $500. You can do so much better with that kind of money than a Coleman. Coleman is OK if you have a smaller budget, but if you can afford quality by having aluminum poles, better material and water proofing, vestibules, and all that, go for it. You'll have it a long time as long as it is cared for and stored properly.

How to choose a camping tent?

Adela

I am planing my first camping trip. I want to know how to choose a suitable camping tent. I will go camping with my family. There are four of us altogether.

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I go camping a lot, often with a group, and see most people using tents that are far too large and difficult to setup for their needs. They get a huge cabin tent for eight or more people, tall enough to stand upright and walk around, and then only put 4 people inside.

When they get to camp it takes 2 people almost an hour to get the tent set-up and all their gear arranged inside. Once this is done they spend all their awake time on outdoors activities or sitting around the campfire, and just go inside to sleep. All that space, time and effort is wasted, because you're never inside a tent unless you're ready to sleep. Even if its raining or snowing, I'd rather be outside with my family or friends under a tarp or ez-up gazebo so I can see the outdoors than stare at the blank walls inside a tent.

I prefer to take the smallest size tent I can comfortably use. There's enough room for the appropriate number of sleeping bags with a little space leftover to stack our bags. Headspace isn't a concern, I don't need to pace circles inside my tent. As long as I can sit-up on the ground without hitting my head on the ceiling I'm good.

So priorities for me are a) Weather resistance, including wind and rain; b) ventilation, to avoid a build-up of humidity that leads to condensation and for cooling on hot nights; c) adequate floor space for sleeping bags and minimal gear, with the rest stowed in the vehicle; d) easy setup and pack-up. I prefer a tent with a full rain fly for weather protection and a vestibule to stow muddy boots outside but under shelter.

Determining adequate floor space can be a challenge. Most manufacturers allow 24x78" of floor space per person, which I feel is inadequate. I prefer to use 30"x80" per person, plus allow for one additional person's worth of space for minimal gear storage. By this measure a 10'x9' tent (120"x108") allows four people to sleep side-by-side with enough space at the head of each sleeping space for a bag containing clean clothing and toiletries. According to most manufacturer's specifications, this would indicate a 6-person tent would be the best selection.

On the lower-price end of the scale, the Coleman Sundome 6 fits the bill, though I'm not much impressed with the rain fly and lack of vestibules. But its hard to find fault with its $99 price tag, as long as you're not expecting bad weather.

The Coleman Instant-Tent 6 is a popular model because of it's quick and easy setup. This cabin tent also provides stand-up interior height. Unfortunately it has no rain fly whatsoever, so one would need to bring an extra tarp for rain protection if bad weather was forecast. And, of course, with no rain fly it also has no vestibule. The Instant-Tent 6 can also be a packing nightmare with its 48" long packed size, so make sure it will fit into your vehicle.

The Kelty Buttress 6 looks to me to be the perfect tent, with adequate floor space, a good fly and vestibule setup and reasonable price. If I was going to buy a tent today to sleep a family of 4, this would likely be my top choice.

If money is no object and you want the ultimate family tent that is still weather proof, easy to setup and reasonably compact to pack, look at the REI Kingdom 6 with the optional Connect Tech Vestibule or Garage. But be prepared to spend over $500 on the complete setup.

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big sur camping...?

notreal17

me and my friends want to go camping and we came up with big sur but we dont want to be around a lot of other people because we are loud and we dont want to get kicked out... so where can we go camping in california around the monterey area or other placese where we can be like alone??... (we get loud and i dont think we will be sober)

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Depends on when you are going and what type of amenities you are looking for. At Pfiffer big sur weyland site 166 is pretty secluded. and they got all the sissy stuff like water and showers etc. If you want more seclusion i.e. nobody around and dont care about showers etc, the bomb thing in that area is the Ventana Wilderness (also alot cheaper). if you hike in a bit you can be alone. just try to steer away from the private run campgrounds around there most of them are overcrowded and pretty much blow. plus they get real bitchy about noise, better to rough it a bit and not have to deal with someone whining.

Big Sur camping recommendations?

xXBluXx

I live near Big Sur, and I have been there multiple times. As a sort of celebration, a few friends and I are hoping to go backpacking and enjoy some peace and seclusion. However, I despise those huge RV campsites, even when they are empty. We don't need utilities (not even water). Is there any quiet, remote camp ground out in big sur? Any distance under 6 miles is fine. In fact, I'd prefer something that isn't road accessible.
Oh, and is dispersed camping allowed anywhere in Big Sur? That would be optimal.
We'd also love to be near some sort of river or creek, but that isn't necessary.
Thanks for your help!

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Los Padres National Forest

One of the great treasures of the United States, the Los Padres National Forest is 1.75 million acres of diverse parkland, including many unspoiled, primitive wilderness areas. The Los Padres National Forest offers over 300 miles of rugged Big Sur hiking trails, as well as some of the best unspoiled Big Sur campsites.

Los Padres National Forest spans five counties: Monterey, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, Ventura, and Kern. In Monterey County, Los Padres National Forest extends through Big Sur and out toward the Salinas Valley. It houses redwood groves, the California condor, and provides a refuge for 468 species of fish and wildlife, as well as endangered and sensitive plant species.

Camping

Los Padres National Forest houses 11 campgrounds holding many of Big Sur's campsites, ranging from primitive hike-in sites to fully featured modern campgrounds with showers that are capable of accommodating RVs of all sizes. Some campgrounds in Los Padres National Forest offer hunting, fishing, hiking, cycling, and horseback riding.

See the US Forest Service's Los Padres National Forest website for a list of every campsite in the Monterey District, as well as detailed information on each. Once you find one you like, visit Recreation.gov to make your Big Sur camping reservation

Hiking, Cycling and Horseback Riding

With 323 miles of hiking trails in the Monterey District of the Los Padres National Forest, even the most dedicated outdoor enthusiast could spend weeks exploring the area without walking twice in the same place. Short loops are perfect for a day hike, while the hardcore hiker or camper can spend days on these Big Sur hiking trails without ever seeing civilization.

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Camps in Paris, France?

NikCage

do you know of any camps in Paris with most, or even just some, of the following:
has winter camp
has summer camp
in Paris
has French language classes
has good reviews
activities
[acting programs] - not as important as the others
also for kids 13 and up
and one that lets you go off on your own

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PGL.co.uk is a company that has a brilliant reputation in the Uk for running camps for kids between 7 and 17. These camps take place in most areas of the UK as well as 3 camps in France, one of which is just outside of Paris, in the Châteaux de la Grande Romaine which is where the Brazilian football team stayed during the 1998 world cup. The camp has excellent facilities such as a floodlit basketball pitch, a full size football pitch, an outdoor heated swimming pool, a volleyball court...
During the week that the kids are there they will go on excursions to DisneyLand Paris, Parc Asterix and of course a day trip around some of Paris's sites.
When the kids are not on a trip there are plenty of activities planned at the resort such as abseilling, trapeze, zip wires, tennis....

What are the laws about camping in public woodland in France?

Yonx Zoop

I want to know what the law says if you want to sleep in a tent overnight in some woodland that isn't privately owned in France.

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It is not illegal to camp in public land in France, it is restricted. Camping is forbidden:
- in woods, forests and parks.
- on roads or any public path
- on the seaside
- in a 200 meters circle around a water source (drinking water only).
- in a protected, classified or national site, either historical or natural
- less than 500 meters from a monument
- in any area forbidden by the city or state

there's usually signs to say that camping is forbidden on this or that place. Fines are steep.

However, some places that forbid camping will allow one night stand (bivouac, in French) usually from sun down to sun up (or one or two hours later in summer). This will be written at the entrance of the place. Fire is expressly, totally and utterly forbidden in that case.

Camping on private land is allowed only with the agreement of the land owner.

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Need help with selecting a tent.?

Ok, I need a 4 person 3 season tent for car camping with the family (Wife, 2 under age 4 children and myself), thing is it needs to be light enough to use for hiking in several miles with friends as well (when we get a weekend off from parenting LOL). I'm thinking the longest hikes would maybe be 5 miles in and not very often would we be doing this. I used to survey land and the packs I used for the instruments were quite heavy and then I also had the tripod legs so I was carrying 20-40lbs give or take depending on the size of the property we were working on, we would also have to carry in water and tools etc... so carrying weight several miles isn't to much of an issue, but the lighter the better. IT MUST BE DUEL PURPOSE THOUGH. I'd like to stay around $200-250 Any suggestions? Ideally I would just buy two tents, but I can't afford 2. I've looked at multiple brands and I'm open to anything. Also some recommendations on lighting would be nice, small compact LED high lumen lanterns around $50 +/-.

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Quictent 6man 3season family tent or a Eureka Timberline 4. The timberline is roomier but the quictent is easier to pitch. In the way of lanterns i have a coleman lantern that i bought at walmart it has 2 intensity settings with the power switch lots of lightand weighs little. ok i appologoze i just saw that you were talking about using it as a backpacking tent i would go with the timberline4. now im rambling (i have a habit of doing that)

Where can a inexperienced family of 4 camp out around the NYC area ?

Night Owl

I have two young sons ages 7 & 5 , and they have a desire to have a legitimate camp-out.

Where we can pitch a tent, have a barbecue, roast marshmallows on an open fire. Stare up at the stars at night. maybe take a swim in a lake too.

My only problem is, we never did any camping before.

Where can a family of 4 go without any camping experience to enjoy such a weekend without costing me a small fortune on all the camping accessories needed if i were a full-time camper.

Is there such an establishment around the NYC area ?

What governing bodies should the campsite belong too ?

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I am a native NYer and have never considered myself above the "inexperienced camper" certification. You do not mention it in your question but I will assume that you are talking about a period when the weather is warmer. I will tell you of 2 places I had a good time at and were alot of fun for the group I went with. Without knowing exactly where you are stationed right now I will suggest 1 spot north of NYC and another east of NYC out on Long Island.
Hunter Mountain in upstate Ny is about a 1 1/2 to 2 hour drive north and it has a few very good campgrounds. I have stayed at 2 of them, the names escape me at the moment but we found them on the internet. The reason we picked Hunter is because the festivals they have in the summer months. We went to the Celtic Festival and I also know that they have a German Alps Festival as well. There is plenty to do there and it is very scenic. Hunter Mountiain is a big attraction in the ski season and the town at the base of the mountain remains vibrant and fun throughout the year.
My recommendation for Long Island is Eastern Kampgrounds in Greenport, which is out on the North fork. Here is a link, http://www.easternlikampground.com/welcome.htm
the location is right near the Long Island Sound so there is beach access. There is a swimming pool and the town of greenport is nearby. You will have alot of fun exploring the town, it is a nautic community with alot of good shops and eateries.
Have fun, I hope my tips helped you.
I highly recommend the Celtic Festival by the way, the sound and sight of a thousand bag pipers coming over the crest of a mountain at sundown with fireworks going overhead is something to behold.

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First time camping experience...?

Mr.Chipotl

Ok, so me and a few friends want to go camping to celebrate our first year of college completed and I'm in charge of arranging everything. Personally, I've never been camping but wanted to since I was a kid. Ideally, I'd like to find a nice camping area in New Jersey that isn't "family-oriented," in other words, secluded but environmentally beautiful. Somewhere where we can build a small camp fire for barbecuing, preferably near a lake where we can swim and/or fish. Are there any sites like this in New Jersey? (Out of state sites are fine too; We're willing to make the trip) Where and what do I have to do to arrange this? Do I have to call and reserve a spot? Also, how much money do we need in order to make this trip as comfortable as possible? (We have 4 people going, including myself). If we go, it'll probably be for a weekend or so (Friday, Saturday, and Sunday). Please, help me make this trip memorable! College sucks...

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I live and frequently camp in NJ, and it's sad to say that there are few opportunities for this type of camping in our state.

If you are looking for secluded, scenic and near water, your best bet will be the primitive campsites in Wharton State Forest in the Pinelands (Atsion, NJ). Bodine Field, Hawkins Bridge, Batona, Mullica River and Goshen Pond have hand pumps for water and pit toilets. Buttonwood Hill and Lower Forge sites have no water. Mullica River and Lower Forge can only be accessed by hiking, canoeing or horseback; motor vehicles are not permitted. All other areas are accessible by motor vehicles. Most campsites are on or a few yards from a river, creek or pond. Some of these sites require traveling a distance over unimproved sand roads, where loose sand and water holes as deep as 12" may require a high-clearance 4WD vehicle, but most can be safely accessed by an AWD SUV, CUV or Pick-Up truck.

Note that it is illegal to possess or consume alcohol in NJ parks and forests. My experience is that if you are otherwise behaving in a mature and responsible manner and being discreet, most rangers will not bother you, though there are no guarantees. But if you are noisy, have a bonfire large enough to land aircraft by, or have cans/bottles of beer or alcohol in plain view, expect to get a ticket ($75). It is also illegal to swim in any water not supervised by a lifeguard, but "wading" is permitted and, to be frank, I've never seen this enforced except when attempting to swim in an unprotected area visible from a protected one.

Reservations are accepted in-person at the ranger station or via mail using the application form listed below. Cost is $2 per person per night for primitive campgrounds. Aside from the camping fees, you'll need gear, firewood, stove fuel and food/drinks. How much this all costs you depends on how extravagant your needs. You can get by on $5 worth of food and fuel a day eating Ramen Noodles, Hot Dogs and Beans, or over $35 dining on Roast Beef Subs, King Crab Legs and Filet Mignon.

There are many other state forests and parks with camping on or nearby water; check the list on the Camping Reservations page listed below. Note that these are family-oriented campgrounds, usually with full bathrooms including hot showers, one or more playgrounds, and are frequented by families in camping trailers. But some do offer reasonable amounts of privacy and great views of rivers, lakes and mountains. Some noteworthy areas are Stokes State Forest, Highpoint State Park, Worthington State Forest (right on the Delaware River). Camping in these locations is a bit more expensive at $20/night per site, max 6 people and 2 tents. Unfortunately, Byrne (aka Lebanon) and Allaire are not on or near any water features.

Round Valley Reservoir has a unique camping area that has full facilities but is not accessible by car. You need to backpack (3 to 6 miles, depending on the site) or access the camp by water (small boat, canoe or kayak). While still a "family" campsite, there won't be any RV's and few if any small children.

Finally, if you are up for a hike, you can section-hike the Appalachian Trail and camp overnight (one night per location) for free. You would need to be completely self-sufficient including water and toilet facilities, pack out all your trash and solid waste, and move to a new location each day. In return you get to test your endurance and self-reliance while enjoying breathtaking views of the mountains, valleys and Delaware River.

Expanding out from NJ there are many great places in PA and upstate NY for remote camping. Perhaps someone local to those areas can suggest some spots that are legally open to the general public.

(P.S., Possibly hard to believe now, but you'll look back at college as one of the best times of your life.)
(P.P.S., No state parks/forests have hookups, electrical or otherwise. The State University of NJ is Rutgers, centered in New Brunswick NJ, not Madison, WI. The State College of NJ is in Ewing, NJ, formerly Trenton State College. Drew University is located in Madison, NJ and is a state institution, but has never been referred to as "the state university." All total there are 12 state colleges and universities and 19 accredited community colleges in NJ.)

Tentant won't remove property from yard?

Anonymous

I own a 2 family home which I live in 1 of the units. The tenant has left property in the yard and I want it removed. I have asked that he remove it on several occasions and he ignores my requests. There are several empty buckets and milk crates and they make the yard look disgusting. Can I legally remove these items. The lease states that the yard must be keep clean.

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I own a triplex in Alaska and I must say, do NOT use a property manager just to manage one unit for you, 10% of the rent they collect can really cut into your own earnings and the most obvious reason not to hire one is YOU LIVE THERE. You have to put up with the person that they would end up renting to. I am currently asking tenants to move who have for the most part been "great tenants" they keep their place immaculate but they are childish. I've asked them to remove their camping gear and tent off the front deck bc they hang them out to dry for days (along with their cooler) and they argue with me about their stuff. They are not allowed to have pets, the guy saw me with my new puppy and said, "Why do you get to have pets, does this mean that I get to have a dog?" I've asked them time and time again to keep their vehicles parked far enough from the building so that I can bring the lawnmower up and have clearance to get it around the building to mow. They complain that they can't park right up to the building, (having their vehicle 2 inches from their door as if it would help them get in faster after work). I've updated all my units to include the doors and trim flooring and kitchen cabinets. EVERYTHING is nice in my units and I get the top rents for them, the exterior is always manicured and I take care of everything but these two idiots, are NEVER satisfied. Just this month I gave them a late fee bc I didn't get their rent until the 5th. Rents are due on the 1st it's late on the 2nd and you get a late fee on the 3rd. They were out of town and called me when they received their late fee to complain that "Wells Fargo took our money out on the 29th of last month you saw that our money was drafted, so why did you give us a late fee?" I explained to them that I don't know how Wells Fargo does their payments and I can't tell you how your rent check got here on the 5th bc I don't deliver the mail. You need to call Wells Fargo and find out what their process is but you are still being charged the late fee. They are NEVER satisfied. The other two units I have are being rented out in the same complex as these losers and I NEVER hear from them, they pay their rents two days before they are due and they mind their own business and keep their places looking great.

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good places to camp, that are close to Melbourne?

Q. About 10 mates and are looking to go camping somewhere in the bush before we all start uni and tafe. We're looking for somewhere that is closish to Melbourne( eastern Suburbs), hopefully only an hour or two away. about four of us have freecamped before, but none of us have 4wd, so it would have to be easy to get too. Any help at all would be greatly appreciated
Thanks :)

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Healesville - Badgers Creek through to Taggerty & Marysville is lovely

Olinda/Dandenong Ranges

Phillip Island/Inverloch

Wye River (close to Lorne but without all the tourists)

Barwon Heads /Ocean Grove

Or - a little further - Halls Gap/ Grampians

Are there any summer camps in Melbourne worth going to?

Gabriella

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Hi depending how old the ppl are u want to be going etc..

Check Yellow pages of Holiday camps etc will give plenty of places..â¥

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Best Non-Walmart Place for Camping Gear . . . If There Is One?

Q. I need to buy some new camping gear, and I really don't want to subject myself to Walmart. I don't support their stores, so if there is a website, or a store that you recommend with decent prices i'm going.

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cabelas
camping world
big 5

have a fun safe time!...

Where's a good place to get reasonably priced outdoor camping gear?

jjrobison

I recently was at REI and noticed how expensive everything was. Just wondering where I can get cheap camping gear (stoves, tents, rain jackets, hiking boots etc.) Thanks.

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I order from Campmor a lot for specialty gear. There are a lot of things that you don't need specialty gear though, so that is a way to save some money and keep from becoming a slave to the gear.

You don't need camping cookware or table service for example. You can get a melamine plate from Target or dollar store to eat on, or use a pie pan. You can use a grease keeper to cook in...etc. You also don't need specialty clothing for camping or travelling. Often just your grubbies will do nicely, or any type of high performing wick wear to keep you comfortable, especially good wicking underwear but not necessarily underwear from a camping place. Right?

The thing about REI and it is notable...is that it is a membership store. The membership entitles you to special invitation to scratch and dent sales, and other exclusive deals at their place. PLUS everything you buy there has an unconditional exchange policy. You don't like it? Take it back. Doesn't matter why. With that in mind, you can feel confident about your purchases and experiment with different items until you have the right set up for your needs.

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Places to camp in oregon? West coast? Idaho?

Q. Neeed some places that are gopod for camping on the west coast (us)

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A good camping place for you may be very different from where I want to camp. Are you looking for tent camping locations, or is an RV park more your style?

www.rv-camping.org has a broad range of information about public and private camping that you may find useful. Links to state and national parks, national forests, Bureau of Land Management and private camping locations can be found. While the web site is designed for RVers, the same public campground information applies to tenters as well.

Best places to camp in Illinois?

Rafael

Alright so a group of friends and I want to go camping. This is our first time really going out and exploring so we have no idea where to begin looking. We really want to go hiking, fishing, swimming, etc. We're around the Chicago area.

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We've ranked the best places to camp in Illinois using our unique campsite popularity algorithm that accounts for the average rating and number of reviews for a campground, the number of people who have camped or wish they could camp at that campground. Sign up for a free account and vote for your favorite camping sites by submitting a campground review or creating a campground wishlist today!
here are the top ten.


1. Shabbona Lake State Park

Shabbona, Illinois



2. Adeline Jay Geo-karis Illinois Beach State Park

Zion, Illinois



3. Giant City State Park

Makanda, Illinois



4. Eagle Creek State Recreation Area

Findlay, Illinois



5. Lake Murphysboro State Park

Murphysboro, Illinois



6. Rock Cut State Park

Loves Park, Illinois



7. Oconnells Yogi Bear Jellystone Park Camp Resort

Amboy, Illinois



8. Illini State Park

Marseilles, Illinois



9. Timbered Meadows

Goodwine, Illinois



10. Mcnair Group Area

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Camping Places in the Florida Keys or south Florida.?

Eddy Apari

I live in Miami and i want to go camping on a beach where there is fish.I don't want it to be a campground as there are other people there. i want to be with my friends alone.

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There are places that you can do what you are wanting to do & the criminal scum bags know ALL of them.
That being said, you can do what you want, but be advised, it is FAR from being safe
With you being from Miami, YOU, should be well aware of this.

you would be about as safe as you would be, if you went camping in the overtown area

I am looking for a place to camp in Florida.?

Neil

My girlfriend and I are celebrating us being together for one year. We are both into camping, and I originally planned us camping on Cumberland Island, but they are booked solid. Can you recommend some places in Florida that are intimate (camping places where you can not hear your neighbors snoring) and fun. I would really like this for this to be a fun and relaxing time. Thank you.

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One of the oldest and largest state parks, Myakka protects one of the state´s most diverse natural areas. The Myakka River, designated as a Florida Wild and Scenic River, flows through 58 square miles of wetlands, prairies, hammocks, and pinelands.

Visitors can enjoy there swimming, boating, and freshwater fishing, canoeing, and kayaking.

They provide Full-facility of campgrounds and primitive campsites are available. Five palm log cabins, built in the 1930s by the Civilian Conservation Corps, have been modernized for comfortable lodging. Located nine miles east of Sarasota on State Road 72.

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how to trace money sent through western union?

Peter

sent money through western union from australia to nigeria want to if it was intercepted

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Sorry, the original scammer picked up your cash, she lied about the cash being intercepted. That scammer wants MORE of your money sent. That scammer has lied to you, cease emailing the criminal and check out some scam-busting sites.

There is no sexy, young, cute orphaned 20 year old trapped in a refugee camp with constant internet access who desperately needs a foreign partner to help her access the millions her father left in the bank just before he died.

There is no gorgeous Russian girl desperate to toss her life aside and fly to you side as your new wife.

Western Union and moneygram do not verify anything on the form the sender fills out, not the name, not the street address, not the country, not even the gender of the receiver, it all means absolutely nothing. The clerk will not bother to check ID and will simply hand off your cash to whomever walks in the door with the MTCN# and question/answer. Neither company will tell the sender who picked up the cash, at what store location or even in what country your money walked out the door. Neither company has any kind of refund policy, money sent is money gone forever.

Now that you have responded to a scammer, you are on his 'sucker' list, he will try again to separate you from your cash. He will send you more emails from his other free email addresses using another of his fake names with all kinds of stories of great jobs, lottery winnings, millions in the bank and desperate, lonely, sexy singles. He will sell your email address to all his scamming buddies who will also send you dozens of fake emails all with the exact same goal, you sending them your cash via Western Union or moneygram.

You could post up the email address and the emails themselves that the scammer is using, it will help make your post more googlable for other suspicious potential victims to find when looking for information.

Do you know how to check the header of a received email? If not, you could google for information. Being able to read the header to determine the geographic location an email originated from will help you weed out the most obvious scams and scammers. Then delete and block that scammer. Don't bother to tell him that you know he is a scammer, it isn't worth your effort. He has one job in life, convincing victims to send him their hard-earned cash.

Whenever suspicious or just plain curious, google everything, website addresses, names used, companies mentioned, phone numbers given, all email addresses, even sentences from the emails as you might be unpleasantly surprised at what you find already posted online. You can also post/ask here and every scam-warner-anti-fraud-busting site you can find before taking a chance and losing money to a scammer.

6 "Rules to follow" to avoid most fake jobs:
1) Job asks you to use your personal bank/paypal account and/or open a new one.
2) Job asks you to print/mail/cash a check or money order.
3) Job asks you to use Western Union or moneygram in any capacity.
4) Job asks you to accept packages and re-ship them on to anyone.
5) Job asks you to pay visas, travel fees via Western Union or moneygram.
6) Job asks you to sign up for a credit reporting or identity verification site.

Avoiding all jobs that mention any of the above listed 'red flags' and you will miss nearly all fake jobs. Only scammers ask you to do any of the above. No. Exceptions. Ever. For any reason.

If you google "fake job", "fraud Western Union scam" or something similar you will find hundreds of posts from victims and near-victims of this type of scam.

Moving to Australia from Canada?

Atheris ce

I am 20 and was thinking of the idea of getting a holiday/work visa and living in Australia for a year. I want to go around July of 2011. What is a good city to move to? How easy is it to find a Job? right now it is a pain in the ass in Canada. What kind of jobs do foreigners usually do on a visa?. I will be going alone so how easy is it to find places to rent out or find roommates? what are some sites I could check out that would show rental homes, or people looking for roommates? I also like to party so some place with great night life would be terrific.

Also how much different is the culture compared to that of Canada/US if anyone has been here? There is allot of western influence so I am not expecting a huge culture shock, but are there noticeable differences?

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Working Holiday visas are easy to get and are usually granted within a few hours so you can leave that part of your arrangements until 2 or 3 weeks before you leave. You'll be expected to have around $5000 to tide you over the initial period after you arrive and to give you a financial buffer if you need one. You also need enough additional funds for a return air ticket, but you don't need the return ticket itself when you arrive.

As to the rest, like Canada, Australia is a very big country and very varied in terms of climate and the overall environment so you'll have a much better WHV experience if you don't stay in one place for too long at a time. We have a huge network of backpacker hostels and camping grounds throughout the country and they're located in all of the best places so finding somewhere to stay won't be a problem. If you do want to stay put for a while, landlords and rental agencies are generally not keen on rental terms of less than 6 months and they're also not interested unless you have a steady job - the 6 month per employer restriction on WHVs makes that a bit tricky. Share accommodation is fairly easy to come by and you'll find plenty of sites by searching on share accommodation 'city' or looking in the major newspapers in each city.

If you're flexible about what you do and are a good worker, there's plenty of casual bar and food service work around in most places - our economy is in great shape and recent reductions in overseas student numbers have meant even more casual jobs for backpackers. When you arrive, get yourself a Responsible Service of Alchohol (RSA) certificate that is valid for the state you'll be working in (some cover several states) - for most states, you can get them online for $70 or so. If you have some barista skills, they'll stand you in good stead too. There's always fruit picking and other rural work available somewhere though you may need to travel to get to it - it's very hard work, but it gets you out into the real Australia and pays well once you toughen up and get the hang of it. If you do 3 months of rural type work in a designated regional area, you qualify for another 12 month WHV which can be applied for immediately to extend your stay to 24 months or you can apply for the 2nd 12 months at any time before you turn 31 - make sure the work is properly documented as you'll need to prove that you actually did it.

We don't only have a 'western influence': in every way we're a western country but with our own unique attributes. Australians and Canadians are very compatible and the two countries have similar cultures so you'll settle in quickly and be welcome everywhere with no major culture shock. Canadians usually 'get' our sense of humour (Americans often don't) and like us, they know how to have a good time.

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Anyone been to Vermont??

Tiffany H

I am looking to go to Vermont for my first time with my Fiance. We want to eventually move there, or out east somewhere. We would like your help on helping us pick a 5 star resort in Vermont that comes highly recommended. We also need some help finding places to go and things to do and see. So if you can PLEASE help us and give me any feedback you can i would really appreciate it. We would plan on going in September or October, next fall.

Thanks so much!!

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I camped while I was there, but it's a beautiful state.

Check out hotels around the capitol, Montpelier. That's your best bet for a 5-star.

Camping in the woods near Burlington, VT?

bunny lady

Looking for private camping places in the woods of Vermont. First weekend in June. Want to be able to have fires and not a ton of people.

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The one place I can think of is MT Ascutney state park. It has 39 wooded sites and 10 lean to sites. Lots of local things to do. Check it out on the web, if nothing else its a great starting point.

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How do I get good at camping in black ops 2?

sardine

I'm awful. I can't camp for shizzle. Any tips? I use trophies, scavenger, shot gun and shield.

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Use everything to keep you off the radar like a silencer and make sure your not seen by uavs and move from place to place dont stick to one spot have teo camp spots and have a machine pistol while switching from place to place enjoy your marshmellows

What is camping in black ops 2?

Just passi

What is camping. I have heard many people saying bad things about campers. I just want to know what it is

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A camper is a player (usually a very unskilled one) that hides in a certain location for very long periods of time, waiting for people to walk past before he kills them.

Most camping is found in places where it is very hard to almost impossible to kill the camper, but it also includes hiding behind corners and sitting at very high viewpoints where they can snipe players.

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List of sites that sells survival/outdoor gear?

Eokaeloki

Does anyone have a good list of sites that sells survival/outdoor/camping/hiking stuff??
*Best if the site ships internationally, preferably Singapore*

Stuff like knives, clothing, tents, bags, shoes etc etc.

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Campmor.com, REI.com, RedFlare.com and Amazon.com are all places I've bought from either on-line or in-person, but all ship. Not all products are shipped internationally.

Im a nature lover, any place to go hiking/camping similar to those in Hong Kong??

s3xY

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I'm not too sure about the nature scene in HK, but in Singapore there are qte a few (which may come as a surprise to many). The largest is the Bukit Timah Reserve (as noted previously) which is part of the Central Catchment Area. If you really really adventurous, you can actually start in the Upper Thomson area, Pierce Reservoir, and do a super long trek that takes you all the way to Bukit Timah. This will take a day.

The Treetop Walk is another good choice if you want somethign that can be done in half a day. Note that the TTW itself is not long, because that's just the highlight of the whole trail. Some people spend all that time looking out for it that they miss all the cool nature ON THE WAY!

If you like marshlands, then I'll also say Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve, but my main recommendation would be to check out Pulau Ubin.

It's an island off the northeast coast of Singapore, the last vestige of "old" Singapore, and there's the Tanjong Chek Jawa Reserve on the island. It's been "renovated" with amenities to make sure that visitors don't disturb the natural mangrove beach there. It's really quite nice. Takes about 45mins to walk to the beach, which is just over 1km long, I think.

You can also camp over there at the Noordin, Mamam or Jelutong Campsite. It's free, but on first-come first-served basis, so you have to check with the ranger at the jetty. Jelutong has campfire facilities, while the others do not.
Or if you want something more "luxurious" there is the MCC Ubin Resort, with its chalets. it's not grand, but there's showers and toilets.

There are a few Chinese restaurants and a Muslim stall on the main section of the island (about five altogether, I think), and another restaurant at the Ubin Resort. These are the only eating places on the island as far as I know, so bring your own food and water, as there is hardly any drinking water at the campsites.

Definitely a good way to go, you can see nature, see a little of "old" Singapore before it become a modern metropolis and sleep under the stars.

Anyway, check out the National Parks Board website in the source list. It's got a lot of info there about places of nature. See under the "Parks and Gardens" heading, where you will get a comprehensive list of parks (altho this term is used VERY LOOSELY - the small patch of greenery above the MRT train station is also listed as a park).

Or check out the Nature Reserves heading for the more challenging trek sites.

Anyway, hope this helps you!

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