There's no camping like snow camping
It's not hard to sample winter camping in the Northwest, but training is key to staying out of trouble.

Easing of anti-camping law set for vote Dec. 2
The first major revision of the city's anti-camping ordinance is now up for a council vote on Dec. 2.

County to consider camping restrictions
Oneida County is considering restricting long-term camping.

Economy Boosts Camping
In New York State, almost 190-thousand families went camping in 2007. This year, the numbers have climbed even higher. Many experts attribute the increase to the high price of gas.

South Texas style camping now offered
LAREDO ? South Texas families who might have always wanted to go camping together, but weren?t sure how to go about it, are encouraged to consider bilingual weekend campouts this winter at state parks near the Texas central coast, the Laredo area and the Lower Rio Grande Valley.

Kiwi release a first for NZ Kiwi Camping Company
An anxious wait for the new arrival at Maungatautari Ecological Island came to a head on 8 November when the Kiwi Camping Co. sponsored kiwi chick, Te Koingo was released back onto Maungatautari.

Overnight camping trip to preserve a national treasure
The Arizona Wilderness Coalition and Arizona Clean & Beautiful are looking for volunteers to participate in restoration activities at the Sonoran Desert National Monument.

Camping Gadgets
Coghlan's is a Canadian company that has been making outdoor accessories for 50 years. They introduced their first product in 1959 - the Camp Stove Toaster. Today, Coghlan's has expanded...

Up on the Rooftop / Hospital administrators camping it up as part of fundraiser
LAYTON -- Playing substitute Santa has three Davis Hospital and Medical Center administrators up on the rooftop of the hospital where they work.

Successful camping trip reported to CV board
Elementary schools Principal Mike Wright reported to the Conotton Valley Board of Education Monday night that the camping trip for 6th graders was a success. Wright said that there were several first-time campers but the trip was ?a nice experience for everyone.?

Meanest city no more? Camping ordinance could be eased
A proposed revision to the city's anti-camping ordinance might help Flagstaff shed its "10 Meanest Cities in the U.S." label.

Camping gear found in 'terror search'
A "PRECISION-packed" rucksack containing knives, rope and a map of Sydney's transport system was found in the home of one of five terror-accused, a jury has been told.

Legal status for camping ground
An agreement is likely to be reached to legalise a camping ground at Kakanui which has been causing controversy for about 10 years.

James E. Pickens
James Edward Pickens, born June 28, 1925, died Nov. 2, 2008 in Sonora, Calif. He worked as a tool and die machinist for 35 years. He enjoyed fishing, camping, keno and Dixieland jazz festivals. He moved from Oklahoma to Milpitas and retired to Sonora 20 years ago.

Teen?s drowning ruled accidental
The death of a local teen has been ruled accidental after authorities determined there was no need for a coroner?s inquest. Billy Ray Eskew, 18, went missing May 13 during a camping trip with friends along the banks of Salt Creek near the Lincoln Sportsman?s Club south of town.

Board to consider beach camping ban
The Bolinas Community Public Utility District board will discuss a potential year-round camping ban for Bolinas Beach at its 7:30 p.

Rwanda: Mayor Visits Protesters Camping at German Embassy
The Mayor of Kigali City, Dr. Aisa Kirabo Kacyira Monday visited women who camped outside the gates of the German Embassy in Kigali since Saturday. They are protesting against the arrest of Rose Kabuye.

Remember to hydrate during cold weather hiking
You can lose fluids just as fast during a winter hike or camping trip as you do engaged in the same activity during the warm weather months. Even if you don't feel thirsty during a hike you should stay hydrated. Here are tips for packing fluids and keeping hydrated on a winter hike:

UNL grad trades Big Red for Big Oil
Family camping trips fostered Joe Bryant's love for the mountains, the trips on which he and his five siblings donned whistles so they wouldn't get lost among the rugged terrain he loved. And the mountains fostered his love for oil, which would later take him across the world as he climbed the corporate ladder.

Cold weather dehydrates hikers just as much as warm weather
You can lose fluids just as fast during a winter hike or camping trip as you do engaged in the same activity during the warm weather months. Even if you don?t feel thirsty during a hike, you should stay hydrated. Here are tips from the Appalachian Trail Conservancy and U.S. Bureau of Land Management for packing fluids and keeping hydrated on a winter hike: