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I wanted to share a fun website that has compiled a ton of great reminders about planning and prepared for a great time. Information to assist in preparing for the best camping trip ever!

Thank you, Cappy. I'll look those up!

More predators in urban areas, that's for sure!

Has anyone ever seen a compilation of great camping stories? Some of them probably would be pretty outrageous and sort of like Paul Bunyon tales? maybe great, funny camping "yarns".

outdoor sounds Hey, Those scary movies do leave you with an overworking imagination. Growing up in Michigan countryside, I got used to customary sounds. There was an owl that used to appear in one of my bedroom windows occasionally - hard to get folks to believe one really showed up until one...

If you are blissfully happy with one ear plug while sleeping perhaps that is all that matters.

How about singing some old family favorites and well loved folk songs?

Earplugs usage might be a problem Hey, It is so quiet, what sound are you blocking out or is this is just a habit waering them at night?

sleeping bag choices That is all wonderful advice - thanks!!

Bears posing problems in Payson, Arizona Park sites Just heard on news there have been 3 incidents of bears being too aggressive in campsites and the Payson park site will be closed until July 15th or so. Rangers need to find bear or bears. We have had such dry weather for quite a period of...

Hey, has anyone heard from Cory yet about his trip?

We forget how noisy urban areas are - some urbanites can't stand the quiet! Get out in the countryside and even bird movements in bushes and leaves seem loud. You can almost hear yourself think!

Thanks for the greetings!! Sadly work keeps me from venturing North very often - then it seems important to visit with relatives and not really time enough to get out and about in the wilderness!

From what all you seasoned campers are saying, seems necessary to know weather predictions and bring alonga few thermal clothing items if you tend to run on feeling cold side. Multipe bags seem complicated and expensive!

Hazards of tent camping not so funny Hey, I am here in Arizona - a couple of weeks ago a couple was in northern part of the state, sleeping in the tent. Food secured inside of vehicle so that wasn't the immediate attraction to the bear that showed up. The bear swatted the tent and came in...