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Bob Baran Desert Bighorn Sheep in Anza Borrego

Just when I feel like I have seen everything there is to see in the Anza Borrego Desert, I read a BLOG or catch a book entry about someplace new and exciting. This time around it was an abandoned railroad camp in the southern end of the park. The ruins are almost 100 years old and were built to support the construction of the Carrizo Gorge Railway.

According to Jerry Scha

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Added by Bob Baran on February 10, 2010 at 8:53am — No Comments

Jon Slagter Happy Birthday B.S.A. 100 years today

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Added by Jon Slagter on February 8, 2010 at 10:52am — 1 Comment

Scott Snider New question about Yellowstone Park

My friends you have helped in the past so I am here to ask a question again about Yellowstone Park. Has anyone Stayed in Grizzly RV Park and Cabins? Its on the western side in MT? I have to try to make reservations soon for Sept. I was looking for anyones in put on the rv park there. Continue

Added by Scott Snider on February 4, 2010 at 8:45pm — No Comments

Lori Singer Fun With Geocaching

*Geocaching is a sport or hobby that involves the hiding and finding of objects using the Global Positioning System (GPS) data. Discoveries are logged by location, which is then shared with other participants. (a.k.a. Geocachers) It is a high-tech treasure hunting game played throughout the world by adventure seekers equipped with GPS devices. The basic idea is to locate hidden containers, called 'geocaches', outdoors and then share your experiences online. Traditionally, the hidden object is a… Continue

Added by Lori Singer on January 21, 2010 at 8:56pm — No Comments

Brian Sheesley Summer Vacation

Amigos! Taking the family on a 2 weeks trip when they get out of school. The plan is to leave from Texas Motor Speedway after the Indy race June 6th and head to Colorado. Spend some time enjoying the Mtns then head to the Grand Canyon for a couple days. Then long haul back to Austin. If you have any great campgrounds in the Rocky Mtn State Park area & Grand Canyon that you can advise on let me know. I've got a 38ft 50AMP class A. Looks like we will break up the trip so if you know of othe… Continue

Added by Brian Sheesley on January 21, 2010 at 1:43pm — 1 Comment

Sandra Essary Know How to Identify Poison Ivy, Oak, and Sumac

From WebMD: Poison oak has leaves that look like oak leaves, usually with three leaflets but sometimes up to seven leaflets per leaf group. It grows as a vine or a shrub. Poison oak is more common in the western United States, but it is also found in the eastern United States and, rarely, in the Midw… Continue

Added by Sandra Essary on January 20, 2010 at 3:36pm — 2 Comments

Ed Mio Michigan

my ideal camping is Mack Lake in Mio, its very rustic, in the middle of the woods, a water pump, and sites to park ur unit in. Growing up there as kids we used to follow the trails that go through the campground, we had so much fun exploring the trails, getting firewood, then going to loon lake rto swim. Bon fires grilling chicken, making fruit filled pies with pie makers, and samores.. So much family fun, I still go there, at leasst once a yr. And still 46 yrs later still have so much fun there Continue

Added by Ed on January 13, 2010 at 8:59pm — No Comments

OzTentUSA Choosing a Comfortable Camping Chair

Camping is more than just picking out a camping tent, choosing the right camping chair provides comfort and convenience and that is always is a good thing, especially when it's time to relax around the campfire or just chillin under a shady tree on those hot summer days. With so many camping chairs available today, ranging from bagged to folding the selection is endless. When it comes down to it, there are… Continue

Added by OzTentUSA on January 12, 2010 at 11:17pm — No Comments

Bob Baran Hiking From Indian Valley to Sombrero Peak

At 4229 feet Sombrero Peak is the highest point in the southern end of Anza Borrego Desert State Park. We have observed this impressive mountain over the years from various vantage points but never made the trek to the top. As Jerry Schaad describes it :

"Climbing Sombrero Peak is a feat attempted by relatively few people, but not because of its height (4229 feet above sea level), which is quite modest. Rather, the peak is remo

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Added by Bob Baran on January 12, 2010 at 2:03pm — No Comments

Bob Baran Desert Solitude in the Heat of the Summer

While most people were trying to escape the record high temperatures by heading to the beach, I decided to head out to Anza Borrego for the day. This trip would be solo since my claims of a fun desert adventure fell on deaf ears. Mary simply wasn't buying it. She said something about triple digit temperatures and that was that. She was right, the weather had been over 110' for the past week out in Ocotillo but that failed to dissuade me.

I dropped down into Ocotillo around noon figuri

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Added by Bob Baran on January 12, 2010 at 1:31pm — No Comments

Dave Cox Great stories of weekend camping adventures!

Great site for camping and hiking information! http://WeekendCampingAdventures.com Continue

Added by Dave Cox on January 11, 2010 at 9:17pm — No Comments

Sandra Essary What Did You Get for Christmas that is Camping-Related?

If you got anything for Christmas that is camping-related -- please share! Continue

Added by Sandra Essary on December 26, 2009 at 8:30am — 10 Comments

Sandra Essary Yellowstone at Christmas

Photographer Tom Murphy backpacks through Yellowstone in December. He’s carrying everything he needs to survive — plus his camera gear. Jacket, mittens, emergency kit… Find out what else comes out of his 70-pound pack. http://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/episodes/christmas-in-yellowstone/video-winter-survival-gear/4455. Continue

Added by Sandra Essary on December 25, 2009 at 6:26pm — No Comments

Sandra Essary HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!

MERRY CHRISTMAS & A HAPPY NEW YEAR!! Continue

Added by Sandra Essary on December 17, 2009 at 4:00pm — No Comments

James M. Barrier Hey folks check out this site. FreeCampgrounds.com

Hey folks check out this site. FreeCampgrounds.com Continue

Added by James M. Barrier on December 16, 2009 at 10:46pm — No Comments

Zuptich 1st Time Mountaineer

well i'm not really mountaineering, i live at the bottom of mt. baldy, and i'm ammassing the gear needed to summit the beast in the winter time. i've hiked in the snow and forwl weather for a few years in the sierras, and i've hiked and camped all over the midwest, rockies, sierras, and southern cali. i'm nervous tho, should i undertake this on my own? should i enlist the help of a local rei employee looking for a hiking partner? how serious is mt. baldy? i've read the stuff online about an edit… Continue

Added by Zuptich on December 9, 2009 at 12:23am — 3 Comments

Scott Snider Question for those that have been to Yellowstone

For those that have been to Yellowstone NP, I have a question for you about bears. I have a TT and want to know in your trips have you had any problems with Bears? I am planning a trip for this coming summer and I know if a bear wants in my TT will not stop them so what have you done? Are the campgrounds outside the park any safer? I would plan to cook out side but smells do linger so I wonder what to do or plan for. Any help or ideas would be nice. Continue

Added by Scott Snider on December 7, 2009 at 8:29pm — 6 Comments

Zuptich Joshua Tree National Park

I'm wondering, what's the best campground in Joshua Tree National Park. I'll be staying there 2 nights the day after xmas, I've only been to the park once and I'm looking for some advice. Continue

Added by Zuptich on December 5, 2009 at 6:32pm — 6 Comments

OzTentUSA Tips for Winter Camping

Camping is a good time for any season, especially during the winter if you are prepared. There would be some that would disagree :-) But for those who are willing to venture out and enjoy the great outdoors there are several attractions to enjoy while camping in the winter such as the Bald Eagle Watch at Starved Rock Campground in Utica, Illinois. Here is a couple helpful winter camping tips to… Continue

Added by OzTentUSA on December 2, 2009 at 1:00pm — 2 Comments

OzTentUSA How to Clean a Down Sleeping Bag

After continued use the need to clean your sleeping bag becomes a high priority, As with any bedding you want your sleeping bag to be clean and fresh for a pleasurable camping trip. Sleeping bags that are usually down or synthetic filled, and require a certain method for cleaning. By following the instructions provided with your sleeping bag is the recommended method, the manufacturer knows best on what is required for the particular sleeping bag. # 1 Clean stains or spills with a sponge… Continue

Added by OzTentUSA on November 20, 2009 at 12:20am — 2 Comments

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