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Archive for the ‘Camping’ Category

May 5th, 2008

Off-the-Beaten Path: Airstream Ranch

Chances are, you’re probably familiar with the Cadillac Ranch in Amarillo, Texas, or if not, you have probably heard about it. But, unless you live near the Tampa, Fla.- area, you probably haven’t heard about the Airstream Ranch. Located off the heavily-traveled I-4, yes, the Interstate that connects Orlando to Tampa, is Frank Bates’ (owner […]

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October 18th, 2007

Backpacks to the Rescue

This is for all of you hikers out there that carry just about as much as I do. Hey, you just never know what you are going to need. I went to Brownies and our motto was always… BE PREPARED!
And that’s how I pack! ;)
Genuine Leather 20″ Backpack
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June 9th, 2007

Travel First Aid Kit

“You don’t want to get caught on the road (or on a plane, train or bus) without the right equipment in the case of an emergency, no matter how small. Why not take along a travel first aid kit as a precaution? We recommend packing the following items in an old […]

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May 25th, 2007

Protecting Your Kids From the Sun

Lets face it… the last thing kids think about is whether or not they are protected from the sun. And all of those unprotected minutes all add up. This looks like an easy way to do it and I have a feeling that the kids will love coming up with new ways to use it!!
Details…
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May 15th, 2007

Carlton Badminton Recreational Set

Ready for some fun??
Great for parties and picnics, the Park and Sun Sports BM-PS Aluminum Badminton Pro Set brings badminton to your own backyard. This set includes an official-size net with 1.5-inch two-piece telescopic aluminum poles and 0.1875-inch guy line set. The Pro set includes a pre-measured boundary, and four 10-inch ground stakes. Not only […]

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May 9th, 2007

Georgia wildfire crosses into blaze-weary Florida; hundreds evacuate

 With hurricane season right around the corner, it seems that Florida has been dealt just a bit more to contend with.
Crews already battling more than 200 wildfires across Florida faced a new threat Tuesday as a huge blaze in Georgia moved toward the state line and a smaller fire crossed it.
    Besides the sheer number of […]

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March 29th, 2007

Wenger Swiss Army Soho Utility Sport and Outdour Backpack

On our last holiday, I noticed a lot of people using something like in this instead of regular luggage. Certainly would make things easier. Who likes waiting for their bags to fall onto the belt and most of the time they are bashed up as well. It would be nice to simply store it in […]

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March 26th, 2007

Luxury Family Tent

To be quite honest, I haven’t done a lot of camping in my life, but if I was going to give it a try, I would want it to be as comfortable as possible. And size does matter!
And just in case you are in need of a new tent for the next time you go […]

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March 23rd, 2007

Travelling with the Rubiks Cube

This was originally going to be a joke, but the more I thought about it, the more I thought that it would be a brilliant way to keep the kids occupied in the back seat, until you get to the sunny south.
Okay, I just know that someone in my family is going to […]

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March 7th, 2007

Daniel Boone National Forest

“Who was the real Daniel Boone: rejector of civilization or determined settler? Well, like most interesting mythic figures, Daniel Boone was a paradox. He was both. And this is a fitting forest to be named after him. The Daniel Boone National Forest combines rugged wildlands and ready civilization. Interesting small towns, comfortable state park lodging, […]

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