It’s true! And when Eastern Mountain Sports sent me this one, they had me at “Killer Bees” – I have few “claims to fame” in my life, but one of them is that I am pretty sure that I one of the few people in the world to encounter killer bees on three (three!) separate occasions, and not get stung. Continue reading
Florida Program Gets Inner City Youth Outdoors
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The Florida Department of Environmental Protection has a program called Get REAL! (Recreational Environmental Adventures in Learning) that marries inner city youth programs and the Florida State Park system together, providing opportunities for kids to experience camping and the great outdoors – very cool!
“She kept saying you should come – it’s going to be fun,” Johnson said. “I was, like, no because of the mosquitoes and sleeping in the tent. But now that I’m here, I really like it.”
This is not only great because of the outdoor experience that it is providing to the kids, but it’s also a great use of state parks resources. More states should look at what Florida is doing, here.
There Is a New Duct Tape In Town
Duct tape has been one of those outdoor essentials ever since I was a kid. 3M’s Scotch® Brand has recently improved on the standby with their Tough Duct Tape that is designed to better-withstand the outdoor elements and not disintegrate into a gooey mess, like standard duct tape. Continue reading
Chimani Offers Free iPhone Apps During National Park Week
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Mobile app developer Chimani announced that their iPhone national park apps will be free during National Park Week, which runs from April 16-24. These apps normally sell for between $4.99-$9.99 each and cover Acadia National Park, Cape Cod National Seashore, Cuyahoga Valley National Park, Grand Canyon National Park and Yosemite National Park.
CampingBlogger Recognized in 2011 Tripbase Awards
I am honored to learn that CampingBlogger has been recognized as one of ten blogs in the “Camping” category for a Tripbase award, this year. CampingBlogger will be three years old this year, and it has certainly been quite a ride! Continue reading