There is always something going on in Groveland, an authentic Gold Rush era town near Yosemite National Park, and chances are most of the time whatever it is will be happening at Mary Lavaroni Community Park,. The park is lovely, and offers something for everyone, from a world class skate board park for folks with […]
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Situated in and around Louisiana is a string of swamplands, which are home to some of the most versatile groupings of wildlife in the country. This Southern locale is also just as well-known for its musical heritage, amazing food and mysterious bayous, all of which make it one of the ideal destinations for travelers looking […]
For those of us who enjoy the atmosphere of a well set up camp site, we tend to put more thought and effort as to what camping gear is needed to do so. I’m sure that most of us, who go camping at least on a periodic basis, have the essential camping gear needed to […]
For some 30 years I practiced law in Mesa, Arizona. (Please don’t hold that against me. I really wasn’t a very good lawyer.) When I was about to turn 62 years old and collect social security I decided to quit my practice and go camping. I already owned a Coleman tent-camper and a small pick-up. […]
Poodles are divided into three different varieties, the standard, miniature, and toy. The American Kennel Club, a leading authority on dog breeds, delineates the varieties by size. Standard poodles must be over 15 inches at the highest points of their shoulders. Miniature poodles are defined as 15 inches or less at the highest point on […]
ARCHAEOLOGY’S CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE LEWIS AND CLARK TRAIL Archaeology has faced special challenges in identifying campsites on the trail, but has benefited from recent advances in technology. Unlike a Civil War battlefield or a visit to a historic antebellum house, the expedition’s route yields very little physical evidence. Lewis and Clark campsites have been difficult […]
Enjoying a rustic trip in the Lone Star State means knowing how to navigate cabin rentals in Texas. Getting out in the great wide open spaces of Texas, for many people, means having to deal with poorly constructed tents, really bad coffee, and trying to get comfortable sleeping on the ground regardless of what’s between […]
There are no real differences between the kerosene pressure stove, single-fuel stove and the multi-fuel stove except the fuel and the fuel orifice that is used to deliver the fuel to the burner. The designs maybe different, but we are still talking about a liquid fuel stove. Most of the time, the fuel tank needs […]
Impounded: 1964, Canyon Lake is On the Guadalupe River near Austin Texas, 15 miles north of New Braunfels, Comal County Texas Surface area: 8,308 acres Maximum depth: 125 feet Canyon Lake is great for the whole family. There are 15 RV Parks, Campgrounds with 30 amp and 50 amp hookups. Canyon Lake camping rates are […]
If you know a little about the 17th century then you are probably aware of the rough conditions back then. Back then, they had very little to sleep on or in. Now days the Society for Creative Anachronism (SCA) is an international organization dedicated to research and re-creating the arts and skills of the pre-17th-century […]