Rules set for marroning and camping
AS the 2009 marron season begins, the Water Corporation is reminding people that marroning, camping and other recreational activities are not permitted in drinking water catchment areas.

Winter camping challenges
Hunt Hill Audubon Sanctuary in Sarona will host two great experiences in winter camping and winter survival techniques this season. You must be a Registered User to view the rest of the story.

Crowd gathers for chicken sandwich giveaway
Lured by the possibility of free chicken sandwiches, dozens of people are camping out in the parking lot of a new Chick-fil-A restaurant in St. Matthews.

Rota sends relief for Gaza
DOHA: Reach Out To Asia (Rota) has launched emergency relief operations for victims of the conflict in Gaza. A Rota delegation has been camping in Rafah since last week to make sure that humanitarian aid reaches the besieged Strip.

Vacation alternatives will highlight RV show
Dealers and manufacturers at the 42nd annual MAC Events New Jersey RV & Camping Show will be exhibiting a wide range of vacation alternatives in recreational vehicles, from luxury motorhomes to family campers, being offered at deep discounts during the Jan. 16-18 show at the N.J. Convention Center in Edison.

Camping ground a staple for 42 years
Dunedin woman Sheila Simonsen is enjoying her summer holiday at Clyde's camping ground, for about the 40th time. Mrs Simonsen, who is in her 80s, first camped at Clyde with her late husband Vic and two daughters 42 years ago.

Local shelters brace for more homeless families
People run out of options as evictions, joblessness take toll Cindy Almendarez avoided the homeless shelter for as long as possible, shuffling her children from a friend's basement to a roach-infested apartment before bunking down in the back seat of her car, where, for nearly two weeks, they tried to pretend they were camping.

Fire starter: Winter camping savior
While camping in the winter can be a beautiful experience, it also can be dangerous. Freezing temperatures means there is a little room for error. Equipment must be designed for the elements and if all else fails a fire needs to be started immediately.

Supporters Camping Out to Welcome Obama to D.C.
The cold did not deter supporters of the president-elect, who were camping out at the Hay Adams Hotel Sunday with hopes to catch a glimpse of the soon-to-be commander-in-chief.

Revisiting history at Antietam
Boy Scouts from Clinton-area Boy Scout Troop 121 spent four days in early November hiking and camping at Antietam National Battlefield in Maryland, retracing the steps of Civil War troops fighting the bloodiest one-day battle in American history..

Protestors stage showdown with FPL over 450-acre swap in Martin County
A showdown is brewing near Port Mayaca in Martin County as a group of environmental protesters are camping out for a second night tonight demanding access to a natural swamp on land owned by Florida Power and Light Co.

Thomas Edward Miller
Thomas Edward Miller, 66, a long time resident of Wellington, died Friday, January 2, 2009 in the Ohio Veterans Home, Sandusky. He was born in Lodi, September 12, 1942, to the late Alfred and Kathryn (nee Reese) Miller. Tom enjoyed traveling, camping, car modeling, and animals. He [...]

Campers not homeless: city
The case against three people charged with breaking Victoria?s anti-camping rules is in a judge?s hands, with the central question turning on whether they are truly homeless.

The Litterbugs - making conservation lessons fun
Looking to entertain the children in the summer holidays? Come along to The Litterbugs a hilarious short play about a technology-obsessed family of litterbugs who go camping for the first time and what happens to them when a park ranger teaches them a lesson.

Johnny Sauter signs deal to drive 13 truck of ThorSport
In a generally depressed motorsports economy heading into the 2009 season, ThorSport Racing and Johnny Sauter are ecstatic over the multi-year deal the driver signed with the growing Camping World Truck Series team based in Sandusky, Ohio.

10 Kiwi classic campsites
Camping is deeply ingrained in our idea of what makes the perfect Kiwi summer. And in these days of multi-million-dollar beach-side "baches", tossing your tent in the car or hooking up the caravan are among the best, cheapest ways to secure yourself some coastal real estate, if only temporarily.

Anglers' may lose control of lakeside park
ANGLERS are fearful a caravan park on the region's premier trout fishing spot's foreshore will fall into private hands, pushing up camping fees. For the past 50 years the Lake Purrumbete Angling Cl...

Travel Web: Get information on winter camping
Looking for information and fun stories on winter camping? Check out www.WinterCampers.com . While based in upstate New York and concentrating on the Adirondacks, the site includes a number of tips and articles on winter camping, gear reviews, recipes, quizzes, humor, poems and top 10 lists.

How Green Is Recycled Plastic Lumber?
It's in park benches, playgrounds, and a lot of decks and porches -- but is fake lumber really greener than the real thing?

West Virginia's wild country offers fantastic views while you're hiking, backpacking and camping
LANEVILLE, W. Va. -- It was time to make a pilgrimage to Dolly Sods. Dolly Sods is a wild spot in northeastern West Virginia that has been described as one foot short of the tree line and two steps short of Arctic tundra. ...