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How To Survive a Hurricane

A little forethought and organization will payoff in a great memorable adventure for that next outdoors excursion you may have planned. The older liquid gas lanterns give off just as much light but you will have to refill the tank with liquid gas and this can be messy as well as dangerous if you are not careful. Both types of lanterns use mantels so be sure to carry extras. Pack a variety of clothing and prepare to dress in layers if you have to. You will need to pack a hat ... read more

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A little forethought and organization will payoff in a great memorable 
 
adventure for that next outdoors excursion you may have planned.

The older liquid gas lanterns give off just as much light but you will have 
 
to refill the tank with liquid gas and this can be messy as well as 
 
dangerous if you are not careful. Both types of lanterns use mantels so be 
 
sure to carry extras.

Pack a variety of clothing and prepare to dress in layers if you have to. 
 
You will need to pack a hat of some sort to protect you from the sun or 
 
rain. Some type of rain gear would be advisable. You will need to take a 
 
close look at what type of activities you will be doing on your trip. Most 
 
campsite have a fire pit with a steel grill to set the pots on. If there is a 
 
campfire ban in place you can use a portable barbecue. Take the utensils 
 
from the kitchen if you have bbq tools take them.

Severe weather can occur anytime of year and often with little warning. 
 
According to NOAA, lightning is one of the most underrated severe 
 
weather hazards because it usually claims one or two victims at a time and 
 
does not cause mass destruction.

Cycling is an excellent and convenient way to explore the national park or 
 
area where you are staying. Bringing along bicycles allows you to just get 
 
up and go wherever you are. Most campers sleep in tents which are 
 
usually made from a waterproof material like nylon. They can be erected 
 
almost anywhere and can be carried in a small bag so that campers do not 
 
have to use a vehicle.

More and more people are traveling these days for different reasons. 
 
Some travel for adventure, some to be close to nature and some for just 
 
a rejuvenating weekend getaway.

Are your kids begging you to take them camping, but you just can¡¯t find 
 
the time to take them on a camping trip? Or would you like to introduce 
 
your kids to the fun of camping for the first time, but aren¡¯t sure if they 
 
will enjoy it, or might get scared? Either way, camping out in your 
 
backyard will be a fun way to spend the evening and night with your kids.

How To Survive a Hurricane

Nature can wreak havoc to a community in the form of an earthquake, a 
 
tornado, a wildfire or even a hurricane. There is nothing anyone can do to 
 
stop this from happening.

The best thing to do is to prepare for the worst and get ready to 
 
evacuate to higher ground if necessary. When a disturbance is first 
 
detected on the radar screen, the weather forecaster will announce the 
 
possible areas where the hurricane might hit. This can change in a matter 
 
of hours so stay tuned to the news using your television or radio.

Those who are frequently hit by hurricanes annually usually know what to 
 
do when a warning is issued. The people will stock up on emergency 
 
supplies such as food and water as well as batteries for the flashlight and 
 
the radio. If the power is likely to be knocked out, another thing to get is 
 
a generator. This means buying enough gas to keep it running until 
 
electricity has been restored.

Many campgrounds provide fun activities like pools, playgrounds, fishing or 
 
recreational boating, so check your local listings to see what adventures lie 
 
ahead.

Bring along your bicycles and hiking boots if you have them. Usually 
 
equipment rentals will be available for activities you don¡¯t generally do.

Both sports demand having the proper equipment and knowledge for 
 
safety reasons. Many National Parks offer established climbing routes that 
 
will have a wide range of difficulty levels; usually no permits are needed, 
 
unless an overnight stay in backcountry is involved. It is important to 
 
check weather conditions beforehand and use caution, never climb alone. 
 
On the other hand when you go camping, the clothes that you wear at 
 
home will not be sufficient to shield you nor keep you comfy. It is a 
 
known fact that nature does not always make things easy for the 
 
venturers.

You will need a lid for the ice box take another box and fold the flaps 
 
inside and slide the box over the top of you food box. Remember to keep 
 
this ice box out of the sun and you will find the ice will last about 4 to 5 
 
days.

The thought of camping alone can be very intimidating, especially if you¡¯re 
 
a woman. Ideally, it is not something recommended to women new to 
 
camping.

Be aware that the glass globe of all gas and propane lanterns get 
 
extremely hot and can give you a serious burn. More on Camping 
 
Outdoors. Some of the functions of these websites include being able to 
 
search by state, campground, lake, or forest name. You can access maps 
 
of each campground to see the layout of the grounds and how close 
 
each site is to shower, bathrooms, playgrounds, beaches, etc... This 
 
feature is great because you may choose which site you would like to 
 
reserves and check for availability.

There are many websites that cater to campers with information on 
 
where to find the most affordable camp gear as well as the most popular 
 
items to buy and use when camping.

If the stores are closed, or if there is no food on the shelves, it is time to 
 
improvise. The bathtub must be cleaned and filled with water so that the 
 
people can simply boil it later on to have water to drink . Also fill up the 
 
other containers in the house since it may take days before water will 
 
come on again.

The hurricane may pack winds up to 100+miles per hour that can cause 
 
cars, pieces of metal or wood to crash into the home. Damage can be 
 
avoided by securing the house with permanent storm shutters or 
 
boarding up the windows with five-eighth inch plywood that can easily be 
 
installed then removed and stored in the home for future use. If it 
 
becomes a category 4 or 5 hurricane, residents are advised to evacuate 
 
the home. Some clothes, food and water must be packed immediately 
 
making it possible to drive to safer ground.

The hurricane may pass within a few hours and it is only after it has gone 
 
that a person can come out and assess how much damage it has left 
 
behind. If no one is hurt, that is the best news; because a home can be 
 
repaired but the loss of a loved one can never be replaced.

Make sure you have enough sleeping bags, pillows and extra clothes. Pack 
 
the food you'll need, plus a little extra, and keep a supply of ice on hand 
 
for perishables like meat and dairy.

Apart from being submerged in wilderness, an important component of 
 
camping is the interaction with the localities, villagers and natives. These 
 
native guides know the unexplored places, the less traveled paths, the 
 
unknown facts, myths and stories about the locations.

Depending on where you will be staying you can also research the area 
 
you will be visiting for information on bicycle rentals, kayak rentals and 
 
lessons, and boating. There will be different outfitters available in the area 
 
that may offer excursions and rentals through the park you are visiting.

Avoid camping in low places--Air flow gets stagnant and typically moisture 
 
settles more. Also, if it rains whilst your tent is up, there's a greater 
 
chance of water collecting when you're camped in a low lying area. Lastly, 
 
position your tent so that your head is uphill wherever you camp (seeing 
 
as most locations are rarely ever flat). The price is right. It is possible to 
 
eat well when you¡¯re camping on a tight budget. Instant oatmeal, granola 
 
bars, and pancake mix don¡¯t usually cost very much and fill you up. 
 
Hamburger helper makes for a pretty nutritious, economic camping meal ¨C 
 
you¡¯ll need to make sure you have all the ingredients. Substitute powder 
 
milk for regular milk, and be sure to add enough water to make the milk 
 
and the recipe.

With the hectic life many of us lead it would certainly be great to just 
 
"get away" from civilization and have fun in the wild outdoors. How many 
 
of us really know what to do when we get there or what to take with us 
 
in the "survival pack"? Camping can be a really refreshing lift to life, but 
 
roughing it may not come without some sort of price. Adequate 
 
preparation is a must and may prevent your trip into the wilds from 
 
becoming a disaster.

True to its name, the local quarries provided some of the highest quality 
 
stone for monuments in Washington. Then we had enough space for 
 
dressing or cooking. The bench-seat in back folds out into a comfortable 
 
bed, so we were all set for camping.

Instead of going up to other campers and saying, ¡°Hi, I¡¯m Kerry and I¡¯m 
 
here by myself¡± ask questions like ¡°How can I contact you if I experience 
 
a problem¡± or ¡°is this campground regularly patrolled?¡±Don¡¯t advertise you 
 
are by yourself by finding campsites away from walking trails

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