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June
2004 features
books and links about
Camping
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Ethics & Low Impact Camping
"To ensure that we, as well as generations that
follow, have the opportunity to enjoy quality outdoor experiences,
each one of us must share the responsibility of making it so.
The rules and suggestions below (mostly "Do's" and "Do-Nots"),
are, for the most part, versions of commonly agreed upon practices
employed to achieve minimum impact outdoor activities."
Low impact camping: take the quiz
From the Environmental News Network. "When
you camp and hike this summer, will you bring along the knowledge
required to enjoy the outdoors while causing minimal harm to the
environment? Test your camping knowledge; take ENN's minimum-impact
camping quiz."
Canoe Camping - USA
"This web site is dedicated to the exchange of
information about the best U.S. rivers for extended (6+ day)
canoe-camping trips. It is intended for independent canoeists who are
looking for descriptions of rivers where such a trip is
possible."
Camping with
your dog
"Camping with a dog (or dogs) can be a joyous experience for both owner and dog. Dogs discover interesting features you might otherwise overlook, and a dog is thrilled at the new smells and sites of a camp site."
Includes information on who can participate, preparations, equipment,
where to camp, heat exhaustion or stroke, scoop it or else, winter
parking lot danger, be nice and help us all out, and other related
resources."
ReserveUSA
"The NRRS (National Recreation Reservation
Service) is a one-stop reservation service for the the USDA Forest
Service, Army Corps of Engineers, National Park Service, Bureau of
Land Management and Bureau of Reclamation outdoor recreation
facilities and activities. With over 45,000 reservable
facilities at over 1,700 locations, the NRRS is the largest outdoor
recreation reservation service in the country. The website
offers convenient, round-the-clock access to the Online Reservation
System. You will be able to search by state or facility name and also
check availability as one of the many functions available
ReserveAmerica
"This website allows you to check availability,
search for locations, read rules/regulations about the campground or
site, view maps of the campground, find driving directions and more.
Access over 140,000 campsites in 44 states." Go
Camping America
"The official website of the non-profit National Association of RV Parks & Campgrounds (ARVC), the trade association representing the commercial RV park and campground industry throughout the United States."
Search for camp information and accommodations. National
Park Service - Parks and Recreation
"See an alphabetical listing of National Park Service sites,
locate parks on a map, by state, region, or zip code, and search for parks by recreation and special topics ... from boating to dinosaurs to the Civil War."
Your gateway to our national treasures. Wisconsin State Park System
"The Wisconsin State Park System provides places
for outdoor recreation and for learning about nature and conservation.
About 14 million people a year visit the 93 state parks, forests,
trails, and recreation areas. Come and join the fun!" Minnesota
State Parks
Includes news, a calendar of events, state park
location guides and information, general park rules, fees,
reservations, kid's programs, clubs, volunteer information, maps, and state
park facts.
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