Where do you like to camp?
Friday March 28, 2008
I've camped in a lot of different terrains including the hills and woods of Kentucky, the Sierra Nevada in California, the Smoky Mountains of Tennessee, the canyons and desert in Arizona, Nevada and Utah, the state parks of Ohio, and near the ocean on the Outer Banks of North Carolina. They all were great places to camp, but I like camping near the ocean best.
Where do you like to camp?
1.) woods and forests
2.) near the ocean
3.) mountains and high places
4.) lakes and streams
5.) resorts and theme parks
6.) all of the above
7.) other
Comments
I being a beginner @ age 48, really need all the help I can get,I;m moving just NW of Charlotte NC,,not far from lake Norman,Knowing stuff about what to do if a bear sneaks up on you,Is it legal to shoot it ? Plus I’m livin in a rural area with 2 acres of land,wooded
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My very favorite place on earth to camp is in Yosemite Valley. There’s nothing that can compare with stepping out of my tent early in the morning to find myself surrounded by the most beautiful scenery on earth. Watching the sun glisten on the granite cliffs as the sun rises, hearing the waterfalls thundering over those same cliffs and the birds singing, and watching the squirrels making their rounds to find breakfast is so totally awesome!!
I like backpack camping along the North Shore of Lake Superior. I’ll be heading out West this summer, so that will be even cooler I hope.
We as a family like the sierras. We go to Emigrant Gap. It is off 80 between reno and cal.The are great cliffs to jump from and beutiful scenery and hiking views. Campgroud,running water,bathrooms, lot of fun!!!
I wanted to say near the ocean is my favorite camping location, but reality is the numerous campground inland locations are more available and more varied.
I pick mountains as favorite because it has it all, peaks, rivers, lakes, flora & fauna, and you can get away from the cities.
You left out the deserts. A very satisfying wilderness experience!
My favorite place to camp is Cape Cod, MA. My favorite campground has about 6 ponds in pine woods, which I love; and is within a short drive of the ocean. Mmmmm… woods, fresh water, ocean, campfire… what more could one ask for?
Randy Smith, if you are worried about bears you need to get more information. Bears are basically scavengers. You have a better chance getting bitten by a snake than seeing a bear. Carry an extra waterproof stuff sack that will hold all food (and implements that come in contact with food) that can be hung from a tree (about 10′ from the trunk) away from your campsite. NEVER keep food in your tent or pack at night. By doing this you have reduced your chances of meeting a bear by a huge percentage. Now go out and have some fun. Be smart and stay on the trail (lots of human smells there). Oh an by the way, buy the best hiking boots and sock you can find. NOT afford, FIND!! You’ll thank me later.