Police in Sharjah have sent out a winter warning to anti-social campers who are disturbing residential communities with noise and litter when pitching up in the emirate. With camping trips set to surge as temperatures drop in the months to come, police are calling on members of the public to show respect and abide by […]
Photo courtesy Michigan DNR The post-holiday blues can be real. One method for beating them? Schedule out your January with fun adventures. Throughout the winter, a handful of Michigan’s state parks and rec areas are offering group snowshoe, ski and hiking events: from guided jaunts to lantern-lit strolls, and even a couple of outings timed […]
Now that the weekend is here, you may be thinking of how to spend your time with family and friends. Spending time out in nature is one way to help you relax and refresh your body as you get ready for the new week. In this case, going out for a camping experience sounds like […]
DEAR ABBY: My husband is in his 40s and permanently disabled from injuries received in a recent automobile accident. He is in pain, on pain medicine 24 hours a day and basically sleeps his days away. His pain and immobility make intimacy impossible. He doesn’t object when I go out with friends or participate in […]
What to Know The Delaware River Port Authority board voted on Wednesday that motorists will pay the same to cross their bridges between New Jersey and Pennsylvania next year. The commissioners voted to postpone a tool increase until at least 2023. The board also approved a 2022 operating budget of $306.8 million, up 0.53% from […]
(StatePoint) Do you identify as an outdoor enthusiast — but only during three seasons of the year? Here are some tips and recommendations for learning to love cold-weather camping, trekking and more: • Take up a new sport: Whether it’s ice climbing, snowshoeing or cross-country skiing, there are certain sports that can only be enjoyed […]
The couple found dead on a Northern California hiking trail over the summer desperately tried to save their 1-year-old daughter before all three succumbed to extreme heat as temperatures soared to 109 degrees, investigators found. British software engineer Jonathan Gerrish, 45, his wife Ellen Chung, 31, and their daughter, Miju were found dead of hyperthermia […]
More than a century ago, one of the deadliest earthquakes of all time shook the Bay Area. While the 1906 earthquake destroyed more than 80% of San Francisco, its epicenter was thought to be near the town of Olema in Point Reyes, where the quake had ripped up the land most dramatically (later, seismologists determined […]
Rick Brown, of Petaluma, California, and daughter, Laura Brown, of Seattle, hike past Marion Lake in Grand Teton National Park in late August. Unable to get a permit to camp there, they crossed parts of the Teton Crest Trail by ducking out of the national park and camping on unrestricted national forest lands, a workaround […]
Rate last raised in February Inflation still persistently high Copper producer in debt crisis Talking to IMF about lending programme LUSAKA, Nov 24 (Reuters) – Zambia’s central bank raised interest rates by 50 basis points to 9.0% to help bring down stubbornly high inflation, with price rises only seen falling back within the bank’s target […]
How to Save Money on Your Next Camping Trip
Are you looking to take a camping trip in the near future? Whether you are looking to take a camping trip as a family vacation or a romantic getaway, you may be concerned with the cost of doing so. While camping is often referred to as an affordable recreational activity, it is still possible for […]
Picnic Tables: Your Buying Options
Do you regularly enjoy hosting picnics or barbeques in your own backyard? If you do, do you currently own a picnic table? As nice as picnic tables are, many homeowners opt for traditional lawn and garden chairs and many do not even have an outdoor table. If you do not already own a picnic table, […]
Tips for Planning a Camping Trip with Young Children
Are you a parent? If you are, do you and your family enjoy camping? As fun and exciting as camping can be, it can be a little bit frustrating or stressful when you go camping with young children. With that in mind, there are a number of steps that you can take to ensure that […]
The Benefits of Creating a Camping Checklist for Yourself
Have you recently made reservations at a campground park to go camping? Whether you are camping with friends, family members, or your romantic partner, preparation is important. Have you already started preparing for your trip, in terms of packing the supplies that you will need or the food that you would like to bring along […]
Six Safety Guidelines During Camping
Camping is fun. There is no doubt about that. But as harmless as camping may seem compared to extreme sports and activities like bungee jumping or rock climbing, you still need to always be cautious about your safety during a camping trip. Below are some safety guidelines to ensure that you have an enjoyable and […]
