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Rant Against Cool Camping

source: © shopzilla - cath kidston tentCamping has come such a long way from the classic days and the simplicity portrayed by the likes of Carry on Camping. Today, you can go camping in the middle of nowhere and still get internet access via a satellite phone. It becomes impossible to get lost with a good GPS. We have almost insulated ourselves against nature. I have been bemused over the past two years by the media attention thrown over camping and the subsequent ‘coolness’ that has attached

It is Fall Foliage Time In Michigan

It is Fall Foliage Time In Michigan Nov 20th, 2008 by Penelope SanMateo by Penelope SanMateo The colors in the Upper Peninsula in the fall will be well worth the trip to see. There are nine different areas that are suggested. The first is a trip of 105 miles from Hancock to Lake Linden, on to Lac La Belle, Bete Grise and then to Copper Harbor. Leave Copper Harbor and go to Eagle River and on to Calument and Laurium and back to Hancock. The route covers Mackinac County with the peak color ex

Camping Gear Savings Tips

Camping Gear Savings Tips November 20th, 2008 Everyone wants a great camping experience using the nicer camping accessories, you can now enjoy yourself more. Most don’t feel that camping is relaxing until after the first trip. The accessories make the adventure more enjoyable. Before long, it just becomes a way of life. You can find camping accessories online or at local sporting stores as well as camper dealers. In many cases, you will find better discount prices online. Even after shipping

How to Travel Solo

Travelling alone can be a grand adventure – but it can also be a great risk. Here are the steps to take if you are venturing on a solo trip. If you are used to being alone, continue your regular routine as much as possible when on the road. If not, spend your time before your trip in a variety of solo activities so you get used to the solitude: eat at restaurants, go to local museums etc. If you are going on a solo camping trip, go for a trial run to make sure you can comfortably carry all th

LOWERGEAR.com A Great Place To Rent Gear

The problem with buying new gear is that although you may have tried it out in the shop you really only know if you truly like the gear by trying it out in the backcountry. With tent prices hovering in the hundreds of dollars and pack getting up there as well, most of us cannot [...]