Stories from About Camping
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Youth Nature Writing Contest
About Camping &bull Feb 5, 2012
Nature seems to inspire my best ideas. It's when I am fishing, hiking or mountain biking that I feel inspired to write about outdoor adventures, nature and life. That's why the Lewis and Clark Natural Historical Park holds an annual… Full Story »
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Topics:
- National Park Service
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Conservation Spotlight: The National Park Foundation
About Camping &bull Jan 30, 2012
Campers love national parks -- that's a fact. But the truth is national parks wouldn't be where they are today without private fundraising organizations. The National Park Foundation was established in 1967 with support from Lady Bird Johnson and an… Full Story »
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Topics:
- National Parks Service
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Golden Girl Betty White Goes Camping
About Camping &bull Jan 20, 2012
Did you know Betty White has been camping in the Sierra Nevada her entire life? The Golden Girl is a longtime advocate for wilderness preservation and a supporter of the Wilderness Society. Adventure Journal posted this short film of White… Full Story »
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Topics:
- Sierra
- The Wilderness Society
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Camping Ethics: Leave No Trace
About Camping &bull Jan 15, 2012
Leave No Trace is a national and international program designed to assist outdoor enthusiasts with their decisions about how to reduce their impacts when they hike, camp, picnic, snowshoe, run, bike, hunt, paddle, ride horses, fish, ski or climb. -… Full Story »
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- Leave No Trace
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Everything Tastes Better Outdoors
About Camping &bull Jan 11, 2012
Just about everything tastes better when it's cooked outdoors. And you shouldn't have to compromise your camping meals because of your outdoors kitchen. Anything you make in an oven at home can be cooked in a dutch oven, but before… Full Story »
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- Dutch Oven
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Duch Oven Veggies and Hot Diggity Dogs
About Camping &bull Jan 1, 2012
Ring in the New Year with a new dutch oven recipe from About Camping. The Mad Chef of the Forest has submitted some great dutch oven recipes. Try one of these customizable recipes on your next camping trip. Veggie Medley:… Full Story »
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- Dutch Oven
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Dutch Oven Veggies and Hot Diggity Dogs
About Camping &bull Jan 1, 2012
Ring in the New Year with a new dutch oven recipe from About Camping. The Mad Chef of the Forest has submitted some great dutch oven recipes. Try one of these customizable recipes on your next camping trip. Veggie Medley:… Full Story »
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- Dutch Oven
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Give the Gift of Conservation
About Camping &bull Dec 22, 2011
It's not too late to buy last minute holiday gifts for the camper on your list. Donations or memberships to environmental organizations are great gifts and can be purchased last minute. Try one of these favorite environmental and conservation organizations… Full Story »
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Topics:
- Leave No Trace
- Sierra Club
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Tent Review Round-up
About Camping &bull Dec 19, 2011
There are so many camping tents on the market today, which is why About Camping's team of gear researchers is testing camping tents and accessories to find the best tents for your needs. ... Read Full Post Full Story »
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Topics:
- Tent
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Celebrate the Holidays in the National Parks
About Camping &bull Dec 4, 2011
National Parks around the country have festivals and celebrations this holiday season. If you are a winter camper, it's a great time of year to get outside in the parks. The Spruce Tree House and Trail will be lit for… Full Story »
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Topics:
- National Parks

