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Piggly Wiggly and South Carolina State Parks Partner on Annual Passport

Piggly Wiggly and the South Carolina Park Service are teaming up this Christmas season to give their customers a great deal on an annual State Park Passport. Piggly Wiggly customers can get a 20 percent discount on an annual pass … Continue reading

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2,000-Acre RV Resort Opens in Texas

“Everything is bigger in Texas,” and at 2,000 acres this certainly rings true for the nation’s newest RV resort. Located just an hour northeast of Houston, the Preserve RV Resort recently launched a national marketing effort. The property offers amenity-rich, … Continue reading

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43 Million Americans Camped in 2011

Almost 43 million Americans participated in camping last year, according to a new study released today by The Outdoor Foundation and sponsored by Kampgrounds of America Inc. (KOA) and The Coleman Co. Inc. According to a news release, that equates … Continue reading

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Geocaching Made Simple with Newbie Kit from Cache Advance

Spokane, Washington-based Cache Advance, an outdoor supplier of geocaching equipment, has developed a Newbie Kit that provides all the basic equipment needed for families to begin geocaching adventures. This geocaching kit has everything needed to get started in the fun … Continue reading

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Fall and Winter Warning about Blacklegged Ticks

An earlier post, Top 10 things RVers Should Know about Ticks, stressed the fact that ticks can be active even in the winter. That’s right! Adult stage blacklegged ticks (also known as deer ticks) become active every year after the first … Continue reading

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Georgia on My Mind: Cumberland Island National Seashore

As with many parks, fire was a major concern to managers. A massive fire on the north end of the Island burned 1,700 acres in 1981. In early January (2012) firefighters from three agencies worked with hand tools to fight … Continue reading

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Cumberland Island National Seashore Turns 40

Cumberland Island National Seashore recently (October 23) celebrated its 40th anniversary. When President Richard Nixon signed federal legislation creating the national seashore off the coast of Georgia in October 1972, it culminated what Park Service officials said was “a long … Continue reading

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Texas RV Park Showcases Exotic Animals

There has always been a lot of wildlife in Jack County, Texas. Thanks to Larry and Vickie Rodgers, there’s now a whole bunch more—and they are not done yet. Owners of Hidden Lake RV Ranch west of Jacksboro, Larry and … Continue reading

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Cool, Crisp Camping Weather Major Texas State Parks Draw

With summer vacations a distant memory, cooler temperatures on the horizon, and foliage morphing into dazzling shades of crimson and gold, autumn promises optimum camping conditions in a Texas State Park near you. Whether you’re a novice to the outdoors … Continue reading

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When Things Go Wrong

Dr. Aram Attarian, professor of parks, recreation and tourism management at North Carolina State University, has spent 35 years collecting accident reports, first-person accounts, and newspaper articles about things gone wrong in outdoor and adventure programs. Attarian combined more than … Continue reading

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