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Finding Safe Food in the Wilderness

A little forethought and organization will payoff in a great memorable adventure for that next outdoors excursion you may have planned. When you go camping you will need a camping lantern , camping stove and a camping cot as well as a flash light. Then you have the glorious Sunset and after that why not get together with your neighboring campers for a story telling session and singsong round the campfire. If you thought a Camping Vacation would be 'roughing it' and 'hard work' then think again, yes it will take ... 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.

When you go camping you will need a camping lantern , camping stove 
 
and a camping cot as well as a flash light.

Then you have the glorious Sunset and after that why not get together 
 
with your neighboring campers for a story telling session and singsong 
 
round the campfire. If you thought a Camping Vacation would be 
 
'roughing it' and 'hard work' then think again, yes it will take some 
 
planning but that's half the fun and it won't be that much work.

Camping for fun is a great way to enjoy the outdoors and relax. But 
 
before going camping you will need to purchase camping equipment one 
 
of the better places to get the gear you need is at camping world.

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.

Campers will also bring a sleeping bag and various accessories like torches, 
 
portable stoves, knives, food, etc. Some prefer to make a camp fire but 
 
this must be done very carefully and is prohibited at some sites.

So, if you haven't experienced one of life treats, try it. You will enjoy 
 
yourself more than you might think. Go with the right people though. 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 be a One Day Davy Crockett: Tips on Finding Safe Food in the 
 
Wilderness

In the city, food is always within reach wherever we find ourselves in 
 
need of it. That¡¯s why it¡¯s no wonder city folks become clueless when 
 
tragedy strikes and they are lost in the wilderness. For them, there¡¯s no 
 
difference between mistletoe and poisonous berries. Common sense flees 
 
and panic automatically sets in once they realize they¡¯re lost in the 
 
denseness of looming trees and darkness. If you don¡¯t want the 
 
wilderness to get the best of you, here are some tips to eat your way to 
 
safety:

WATER IS THE SOURCE OF LIFE

You can survive without food longer than you can survive without water. 
 
For that reason, it¡¯s imperative that you look for a source of water before 
 
satiating your hunger.

NEVER MAKE ANY ASSUMPTIONS

Poison is your worst enemy in the wilderness. It¡¯s crucial that you don¡¯t 
 
risk your health and safety on any wild conjectures. Rely on facts alone. 
 
Think one hundred times before taking a bite of any plant or fruit unless 
 
you want to end up with a Snowhite-inspired death.

WARNING SIGNS OF INEDIBLE PLANTS

Without proper expertise and knowledge, it would be extremely difficult 
 
for individuals to correctly identify which and which aren¡¯t safe to eat. 
 
There are, however, several warning signs that could prevent you from 
 
consuming any potentially dangerous food.

It¡¯s important when traveling to bring along the proper clothing. Always 
 
include some rain and windwear, a fleece jacket is also a good idea. A first 
 
aid kit and plenty of drinking water should always be available. Of course if 
 
you are planning on doing any outdoor activities in the winter you will 
 
need more clothing etc.

In the recent years, a lot of camping clothes are available in the market to 
 
make you comfortable and protect you when you go camping. 
 
Nevertheless, with the excess supply of camping clothes you may get 
 
confused as to what kind of clothes are right for you.

Other things to bring candles will work if you do not have a flash light but 
 
be very careful as a candle can start you tent bedding on fire and will 
 
cause a forest fire so never leave a candle un attended.

If you are going to use candles you will have to be very careful that you 
 
do not start a fire. Rememer that the hot wax of the candle can burn you 
 
if you get it on your skin.

More on Outdoor Camping. 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.

The next time you are planning on a great camping experience, don't let 
 
the hassle of choosing a campsite get you down. Visit one of these great 
 
websites. With the thousands of campgrounds from which to choose, 
 
there is bound to be a place that is perfect for you and your family. Cross 
 
country skiing is another popular way for the entire family to visit and see 
 
beautiful winter landscapes. Many parks have several excellent trails 
 
available for cross country skiing. Several National Parks will offer novice, 
 
intermediate and advanced trails for skiing.

Whether you have a tight budget or believe sky¡¯s the limit, you will find 
 
many camping supplies that range from as little as $20.00 all the way up 
 
to the hundreds.

Once your kids (and you) recover from the shock of having no television 
 
or Internet access, you'll all have an eye-opening experience.

Avoid eating food that has the following characteristics:

Bitter taste

Signs of decay or discoloration

Three-leaved growth pattern

SEAWEEDS FOR LIFE

Although they appear slimy, seaweeds are one of the wilderness plants 
 
you can be almost 100% sure are safe to eat. Make sure, however, that 
 
you only eat seaweeds which you have personally weeded out from 
 
underwater. Don¡¯t eat seaweeds that have washed ashore because these 
 
may be contaminated.

BAITING FOR FOOD

Fishing is another safe method for satisfying your hunger. Search the 
 
woods for any pole with a sharp tip so you can spear fishes effectively. 
 
Remember to clean the fish thoroughly first before frying it.

HUNTING FOR FOOD

It¡¯s inadvisable for people who get lost in the woods to rely on hunting 
 
for food simply because it¡¯s an activity that requires expertise. You will 
 
only waste valuable time and energy if you insist on playing hunter.

TO CATCH A FLY

Insects such as bugs, for instance, are good sources of protein and fats. 
 
Forget what you see and just savor the feeling of finally having something 
 
to eat.

Lastly, whatever else you do, don¡¯t ever let panic force you to make 
 
costly mistakes. Remain calm and stay hopeful that you¡¯ll be rescued.

Just like your old scoutmaster used to say, "Always be prepared". Make a 
 
list and check it three times before you leave on your camping trip.

The experience might be missing urban comforts that one is used to... 
 
but in return one gets to explore a lot that is absolutely different from 
 
the usual city life.

Always be prepared for the weather when hiking. Carry a daypack with 
 
some water, a rain/wind jacket, a fleece/wool jacket or sweater, a first aid 
 
kit and some food. Good hiking boots are essential. On some of your hikes 
 
it is quite likely you will come across wildlife such as moose, black bears 
 
and grizzly bears, big horn sheep and deer.

Many of the activities you might be interested in will be available in the 
 
towns near the parks. Various outfitters and companies outside some of 
 
the popular National Parks will offer excursions that go into the parks. 
 
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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.

Just the thing for negotiating the wilds of the West Elk Mountains. I 
 
cruised south from Glenwood Springs, turned short of the road to Aspen, 
 
and passed the beehive coke ovens of Redstone to the town of Marble. 
 
In some ways, Marble is a modern ghost town, with dirt roads and 
 
weather-beaten cabins, but as it hosts a Post Office and fire department, 
 
it retains its "living" status. 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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