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Camping is supposed to be fun, but sometimes things don't go as well as we would like. Things like bad weather, noisy neighbors, dirty bathrooms, or poor management can quickly put a damper on your camping trip. Don't be discouraged. Take notes and learn to avoid bad situations in the future. If you'd like to share a bad camping experience, just click on the comment link below and tell us about it. Be sure to read the stories of camping woes left by other campers.

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Tuesday December 15, 2009

Champoeg State Heritage Area, St. Paul, OR
"This was taken in October at Champoeg State Park just south of Portland, Oregon. It's a beautiful campground any time of the year, but especially during fall. Lots of bike and walking paths with great views of the Willamette River." ~ Greg

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(photo courtesy Greg)

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Ground Venison Chili

Monday December 14, 2009

Camping Recipe of the Week
A quick and easy one pot meal.

Ground Venison Chili - from Larry Reed
"This is an excellent recipe for anyone who is on a salt restricted diet, but it is tasty enough that everybody will enjoy it. You will not miss the salt."

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What Does "Leave No Trace" Mean?

Friday December 11, 2009

The first thing I do when I arrive at a campsite is to police the area. I always take plastic garbage bags along just for this purpose. The last thing I do before leaving is to police the campsite again. I always leave a clean campsite for the next camper. No campsite should be littered when you first arrive. If the site is really trashed, don't accept it and go back to check in and get another site.

How To Leave No Trace