Need New Binoculars? Look No Further!

    We decided at the last minute to go camping, despite the warnings from the authorities about fire hazards. What made our trip a little safer was that we had just retired our old large bulky pair of 1960?s Bushnell binoculars in favour of a new pair, the ?Nikon Action 7x35?. The reason for the purchase was for us to be able to monitor the hills, ridges and valleys for smoke activity. This mainly for our own camping safety and not having to turn around in a hurry or having a rude smoky awakening surrounded by fire in the middle of the night.

What made the Nikon Action 7x35 binoculars our choice was the high-resolution blur-free image that allowed for the signs of smoke that can easily be mistaken as mist and morning fog. The Nikon has an easy ?Diopter Control? left eye/right eye balancing function. It also has lens coatings that deliver optimum brightness and flare free viewing of the true wide-field 400 feet at 1000 yards. We found them light (25 oz) and tough with the polycarbonate chassis with a rubber grip. You can even mount them on a tripod and use them as a telescope.

On the last day, we thought that the peaks in the distance were unusually blue and distant. Sure enough, when we focused in on them, we found that the normally stagnant mist was actually smoke wafting in and out between outcroppings of cliffs. Later that night we heard of a new fire in that area that had been started by campers! The price is right; it?s lightweight and magnifies 7x! In short, with this choice of binoculars, you simply can?t go wrong, believe me. And you?ll discover a new safer brighter world! Check them out.

Source: http://www.campingandequipment.com/index/need-new-binoculars-look-no-further-

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New Park: The Oaks At Point South, An Encore Resort Yemassee, SC

The Oaks At Point South, An Encore Resort is now a participating Passport America Discount Campground. Highlights: A beautiful, relaxing, environment that only nature can offer. 88 total RV sites and 5 Tent sites. Can accommodate RVs up to 75', all sites are flat-pull thru, 30 or 50 amp service, Cable and/or Wi-Fi available, bathhouse with hot showers, clubhouse, hiking trail, fishing, playground, mini-golf, horseshoes, swimming pool, picnic area, ice, and fun activities. Area attractions: Hilton Head, Historic Savannah Georgia, and the Atlantic Ocean (all 45 miles away). Located 25 miles from Beaufort, SC.

Source: http://www.passportamerica.com/campgrounds/sc/theoaksatpointsouthanencoreresort

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Best Spring Hikes in the Northeast

... from a movie set in the jungle. Moss encrusted rocks and a 65 foot waterfall await you after your three and a half hour hike. Here in this heavenly spot there a natural spa type areas where the water has hollowed out a place where you and a couple ... No related posts.

Source: http://www.campingadviceblog.com/best-spring-hikes-in-the-northeast-us/

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RV Forums

When you need good, first hand information the natural thing to do is to talk to someone with personal experience. There are tons of resources for RVers: Magazines, books, outlets like Camping World, and many, many RV websites.

While these may not answer your specific questions there are many RV forums you can join that are ideal for asking questions and getting quick answers. These groups have members from all RV backgrounds who, collectively, possess volumes of knowledge about any type of RV, RV problem and RV solution. Each forum offers a wonderful opportunity to begin making lifelong friends.
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Source: http://camping.about.com/b/2011/04/07/rv-forums.htm

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New Park: Lake Rousseau RV Park & Fishing Resort Crystal River, FL

Lake Rousseau RV Park & Fishing Resort is now a participating Passport America Discount Campground. Highlights: Situated on 15 acres shaded by majestic, ancient live oak and cypress trees draped with Spanish moss. 120 total Full Hookup RV sites. Can accommodate RV's up to 43ft. Many of our sites are generous and big rigs are welcome offering 20/30/50 amp service. Wi-Fi and Cable TV. Restrooms, showers, Swimming Pool, Bait & Tackle Shop, Canoes, Pot Luck Dinners, Furnished Rental Units, Picnic Tables, Propane Gas, Church Services, Fish-cleaning Area, Bible Study, Free Boat Ramp, Breakfasts, Boat Slips, 2 Weekly Bingo Nights, 2 Weekly Card Nights, Free Movie Nights, Planned Activities, Fire Ring & Firewood, Craft Classes, Pay Phone, Bonfires, Annual Luau, Christmas Yankee Swap, Great Campers & Residents, Holiday Dinners, Sunrises over the Cove, Sunsets over the Lake, Camp Store, Volleyball, Bocce, Horseshoes, Day Trips, Parties, and Fun, Fun, Fun! There are numerous festivals featuring seafood, strawberries, and local history, as well as flea markets, fishing tournaments, antique car clubs and shows, manatee dives and tours, a sports museum, boat tours, shopping spots, bird-watching trails, a state wildlife park, scuba diving/snorkeling in many fresh- and saltwater springs, eco-tours, bike, horse, and hiking trails, and so much more. Both Dunnellon and Crystal River have historic shopping districts and offer a variety of dining options. Our proximity to the Gulf brings scallop season, and there are numerous dive shops in the area with which to arrange to swimming, snorkeling, and diving with native manatees!

Source: http://www.passportamerica.com/campgrounds/fl/lakerousseaurvparkandfishingresort

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New Park: Lake Rousseau RV Park & Fishing Resort Crystal River, FL

Lake Rousseau RV Park & Fishing Resort is now a participating Passport America Discount Campground. Highlights: Situated on 15 acres shaded by majestic, ancient live oak and cypress trees draped with Spanish moss. 120 total Full Hookup RV sites. Can accommodate RV's up to 43ft. Many of our sites are generous and big rigs are welcome offering 20/30/50 amp service. Wi-Fi and Cable TV. Restrooms, showers, Swimming Pool, Bait & Tackle Shop, Canoes, Pot Luck Dinners, Furnished Rental Units, Picnic Tables, Propane Gas, Church Services, Fish-cleaning Area, Bible Study, Free Boat Ramp, Breakfasts, Boat Slips, 2 Weekly Bingo Nights, 2 Weekly Card Nights, Free Movie Nights, Planned Activities, Fire Ring & Firewood, Craft Classes, Pay Phone, Bonfires, Annual Luau, Christmas Yankee Swap, Great Campers & Residents, Holiday Dinners, Sunrises over the Cove, Sunsets over the Lake, Camp Store, Volleyball, Bocce, Horseshoes, Day Trips, Parties, and Fun, Fun, Fun! There are numerous festivals featuring seafood, strawberries, and local history, as well as flea markets, fishing tournaments, antique car clubs and shows, manatee dives and tours, a sports museum, boat tours, shopping spots, bird-watching trails, a state wildlife park, scuba diving/snorkeling in many fresh- and saltwater springs, eco-tours, bike, horse, and hiking trails, and so much more. Both Dunnellon and Crystal River have historic shopping districts and offer a variety of dining options. Our proximity to the Gulf brings scallop season, and there are numerous dive shops in the area with which to arrange to swimming, snorkeling, and diving with native manatees!

Source: http://www.passportamerica.com/campgrounds/fl/lakerousseaurvparkandfishingresort

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Flooding prompts Louisville to change Thunder restrictions

Because of the rising Ohio River, Louisville Metro Parks issued a news release citing the following changes to local parks for Saturday's Thunder Over Louisville festival: a The boat ramps at Carrie Gaulbert Cox Park and Riverview Park will be closed throughout the weekend; a Cox Park will be closed to all vehicular traffic, but Thunder patrons may ...

Source: http://www.topix.com/outdoors/camping/2011/04/flooding-prompts-louisville-to-change-thunder-restrictions?fromrss=1

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Otter Slide

On our recent hike into Gull Lake we passed tracks left by an otter.  Otters often travel overland far from water, but in this case a small stream is visible in the background.  The snow clearly shows prints that are ~3″ long with five toes on the front feet and five toes on the [...]

Source: http://www.wintercampers.com/2011/03/29/otter-slide/

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New Park: Tuxbury Pond Rv, An Encore Resort South Hampton, NH

Tuxbury Pond Rv, An Encore Resort is now a participating Passport America Discount Campground. Highlights: Join us at Tuxbury Pond RV Resort for a special vacation experience just minutes from the ocean and Salisbury-Hampton beaches. 305 total RV sites. Can accommodate RVs up to 45'. 30/50 amp service. Full Hookups, Water and Electric sites, and Pull-throughs. Wi-Fi hot spot, Cable, restrooms, showers, laundry facilities, large swimming pool, kids pool, LP Gas sales, playground, recreation room, horseshoes, pool table, volleyball, basketball court, ping pong, card room, fire pits, nature walk, lake fishing, picnic pavilion, restaurant, general store, bingo, kids activities, live entertainment, arts & crafts, planned activities, and security. Located nearby: Canobie Lake Park, Water Country, Salisbury and Hampton Beaches, Outlet Shopping, Golf courses, Art festivals, live entertainment, museums/historical, sightseeing tours, dining cruises, and horseback riding.

Source: http://www.passportamerica.com/campgrounds/nh/tuxburypondrvanencoreresort

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