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Avoiding Tick Bites

Posted 08-16-2008 at 12:05 PM by merrystrong

If you will be camping in a heavily wooded area, you need to take extra precautions against ticks. Unfortunately, Lyme Disease is on the rise, in some areas. It is more important than ever to stay protected.

Depending on where you live, ticks can live as close as your own backyard. In this case, you will need to take daily precautions. Lyme Disease is nothing to sneeze at, it can be life threatening.

There are products that you can wash your clothes in that will...

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Sunburn Remedies

Posted 08-15-2008 at 11:15 AM by merrystrong
Updated 08-15-2008 at 11:20 PM by merrystrong

Anyone who goes camping is a candidate for sunburn, unless it rains during their entire trip. It is a condition that shouldn’t go untreated. Severe sunburn can be very painful and can even result in a visit to the emergency room.

(Studies indicate the just two instances of severe sunburn before age 18 can greatly increase your chances of skin cancer. So… ALWAYS wear sunblock. It is the best way to prevent sunburn.)

If you do get burned, here are two easy and inexpensive...

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Camping with Pets

Posted 08-14-2008 at 10:36 PM by merrystrong
Updated 08-15-2008 at 11:21 PM by merrystrong

Most of us feel as though our pets are an important part of the family… much to important to leave behind when we go camping.

When you take your pet on these trips there are things you should keep in mind, in order for things to go smoothly and to ensure that EVERYONE will have the best vacation possible.

If you pet is afraid of loud noises, such as thunder or fireworks, make sure they are on a leash at all times (when in public). This will prevent them from...

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Quick Tent Tips

Posted 08-13-2008 at 12:35 PM by merrystrong

If you do your camping in a tent, as opposed to an RV, follow these quick tips to make your vacation as enjoyable as possible.

If you will be camping in a brand new tent, set it up at home BEFORE you leave on your trip. This way, you will be privy to any defects or missing pieces in advance. You will also be able to tell if the tent will be too large or too small, for your needs.

If you find that you need to return the tent, it will be much easier to make an exchange,...

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Recreation.gov

Posted 08-12-2008 at 01:20 PM by merrystrong

Recreation.gov is a great find for campers and other outdoor enthusiasts. It’s the official government website for making, online, National Park reservations and a whole lot more. It is an extremely helpful tool for those who want to expand their camping and/or travel horizons. (Who doesn’t, right?)

In order to make online reservations, you need to register for an account. There is no charge to do so.

There are many ways to search for the perfect camping location...

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