tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-41040397292056507582009-05-27T16:30:53.448-07:00Cookin' CampersCookin' Campersnoreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4104039729205650758.post-12707764182191182602009-05-27T09:15:00.000-07:002009-05-27T09:27:32.056-07:00San Antonio Lake - Classic V-Drive ClubWe'll we went the the lake a couple of weeks ago and it was great! The water was low in the lake at only about 50 percent of capacity but plenty for some boating. We camped at A-Loop with the Classic V-Drive Club of America and saw many fellow members that we had not seen in a couple of years. Brian Lynch the club founder is always there with one of his vintage boats and he hosts a nice get together. The weather was very hot on Saturday and the afternoon BBQ was enjoyed by all. I think there must have been at least 50 v-drives from vintage flats and cruisers to the nasty all-out hydros with fast passes being layed down in the early mornings Friday and Saturday. We even had our own movie theatre hosted by Tim and his outdoor big screen and some real good footage narated by one of the members. Good stuff to say the least! If you have an old or new v-drive boat and are interested in the club go to <a href="http://www.v-driveboats.com/">www.v-driveboats.com</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4104039729205650758-1270776418219118260?l=cookin-campers.blogspot.com'/></div>Camp Cookhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17539989035075392925noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4104039729205650758.post-89754430424638547312009-01-16T14:53:00.000-08:002009-01-16T15:03:58.673-08:00Camping in the WinterIn the winter time many people never go camping. I think some of the better camping is done during the winter months here in the South West where the weather is not so harsh. Car, pickup, and motor home ventures are great and if you have a motorbike or ATV even better. We see all the folks hitting the sand dunes near Palm Springs starting in the fall and that continues until the late Spring when the temperature starts to rise. Desert and coastal camping is awesome during these times and you will usually have fewer crowds to deal with. We make it a annual event in late September or early October to hit a local state park near the beach and hang out for a few days. Since we are local to the area we have friends and family who don't get a chance to camp come down and experience it for the day and have lunch or dinner with us and they truly enjoy the time outdoors. We always eat well and have a good ol' time even if it rains like it did last time out.<br /><br />Let's hear some of your stories and Go Outdoors!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4104039729205650758-8975443042463854731?l=cookin-campers.blogspot.com'/></div>Camp Cookhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17539989035075392925noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4104039729205650758.post-25287428225328111882008-03-01T08:18:00.001-08:002008-03-20T11:52:28.701-07:00Places to Go<strong><span style="color:#006600;">British Columbia, Canada</span></strong><br /><a href="http://www.sportfishingbc.com/"><strong><span style="color:#ff0000;">Sport Fishing BC.Com</span></strong></a><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#006600;">Niagara Falls Canada Tourist Vacation Guide</span></strong><br /><a href="http://www.infoniagara.com/" target="_blank"><strong><span style="color:#ff0000;">InfoNiagara</span></strong></a><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#006600;">Connecticut Campground Owners Association</span></strong><br /><a href="http://www.campconn.com/" target="_blank"><strong><span style="color:#ff0000;">Connecticut</span></strong></a><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#006600;">Year-Round Resort</span></strong><br /><a href="http://www.mammoth-mtn.com/" target="_blank"><strong><span style="color:#ff0000;">Mammoth Mountain, CA.</span></strong></a><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#006600;">Visitors Information</span></strong><br /><a href="http://www.virtualflagstaff.com/visitor/index.htm" target="_blank"><strong><span style="color:#ff0000;">Flagstaff, AZ</span></strong></a><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#006600;">Outdoor Activities</span></strong><br /><a href="http://www.neoactivities.com/" target="_blank"><strong><span style="color:#ff0000;">New England</span></strong></a><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#006600;">Outdoor Activities</span></strong><br /><a href="http://www.nhoutdoors.com/" target="_blank"><strong><span style="color:#ff0000;">New Hampshire</span></strong></a><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#006600;">Catalina Island Camping</span></strong><br /><a href="http://www.catalina.com/" target="_blank"><strong><span style="color:#ff0000;">Santa Catalina</span></strong></a><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#006600;">Places To See In Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico & Utah</span></strong><br /><a href="http://www.fourcorners.com/index.html" target="_blank"><strong><span style="color:#ff0000;">Four Corners</span></strong></a><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#006600;">Selected Places To See In The USA</span></strong><br /><a href="http://www.gorp.com/" target="_blank"><strong><span style="color:#ff0000;">G.O.R.P</span></strong></a><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#006600;">Gateway to the beautiful Ozarks of Southern Missouri</span></strong><br /><a href="http://www.poplarbluffchamber.org/" target="_blank"><strong><span style="color:#ff0000;">Poplar Bluff, MO</span></strong></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4104039729205650758-2528742822532811188?l=cookin-campers.blogspot.com'/></div>Cookin' Campersnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4104039729205650758.post-15410358237937697992008-02-28T16:59:00.000-08:002009-05-27T16:30:53.493-07:00State Tourism Offices<strong><span style="color:#006600;">Alabama</span></strong><br /><span style="color:#000000;"><strong>Bureau of Tourism and Travel<br />401 Adams Ave.<br />Suite 126<br />Montgomery, AL 36104<br />800-252-2262 or 334-242-4169<br />Fax 334-242-4554<br /></strong></span><a href="http://www.touralabama.org/" target="_blank"><strong><span style="color:#ff0000;">http://www.touralabama.org/</span></strong></a><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#006600;">Alaska</span></strong><br /><span style="color:#000000;"><strong>Division of Tourism<br />P.O. Box 110801<br />Juneau, AK 99811-0801<br />907-465-2010<br />Fax 907-465-2287<br /></strong></span><a href="http://www.commerce.state.ak.us/tourism" target="_blank"><strong><span style="color:#ff0000;">http://www.commerce.state.ak.us/tourism</span></strong></a><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#006600;">American Samoa</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#000000;">American Samoa Government OfficeTourism Information<br />1427 Dillingham Blvd.<br />Suite 210<br />Honolulu, HI 96817<br />808-847-1998<br />Fax 808-845-3420</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#ff0000;">Internet: N/A</span></strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#006600;">Arizona</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#000000;">Office of Tourism<br />2702 N. 3rd St.<br />Suite 4015<br />Phoenix, AZ 85004<br />888-520-3434 or 602-230-7733<br />Fax 602-240-5475</span></strong><br /><a href="http://www.arizonaguide.com/" target="_blank"><strong><span style="color:#ff0000;">http://www.arizonaguide.com/</span></strong></a><strong><span style="color:#ff0000;"><br /></span></strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#006600;">Arkansas</span></strong><br /><span style="color:#000000;"><strong>Tourism Office<br />1 Capital Mall<br />Department 7701<br />Little Rock, AR 72201<br />800-628-8725 or 501-682-7777<br />Fax 501-682-1364<br /></strong></span><a href="http://www.arkansas.com/" target="_blank"><strong><span style="color:#ff0000;">http://www.arkansas.com/</span></strong></a><strong><span style="color:#ff0000;"><br /></span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#006600;">California</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#000000;">Division of Tourism<br />P.O. Box 1499<br />Department TIA<br />Sacramento, CA 95812<br />800-GO-CALIF (800-462-2543)<br />Fax 916-322-3402<br /></span><span style="color:#ff0000;">Internet: </span></strong><a href="http://www.gocalif.ca.gov/" target="_blank"><strong><span style="color:#ff0000;">http://www.gocalif.ca.gov/</span></strong></a><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#006600;">Colorado</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#000000;">Travel and Tourism Authority<br />1127 Pennsylvania St.<br />Denver, CO 80203<br />800-COLORADO (800-265-6723)<br />303-832-6171<br /></span><span style="color:#ff0000;">Internet: </span></strong><a href="http://www.colorado.com/" target="_blank"><strong><span style="color:#ff0000;">http://www.colorado.com/</span></strong></a><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#006600;">Connecticut</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#000000;">Department of Economic Development<br />Tourism Division<br />505 Hudson St.<br />Hartford CT 06106<br />800-CT-BOUND (800-282-6863)<br />860-270-8081<br />Fax 860-270-8077<br /></span><span style="color:#ff0000;">Internet: </span></strong><a href="http://www.tourism.state.ct.us/" target="_blank"><strong><span style="color:#ff0000;">http://www.tourism.state.ct.us/</span></strong></a><strong><span style="color:#ff0000;"><br /><br /></span><span style="color:#006600;">Delaware</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#000000;">Tourism Office<br />99 Kings Highway<br />Dover, DE 19901<br />800-441-8846<br />302-739-4271<br />Fax 302-739-5749</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#ff0000;">Internet: </span></strong><a href="http://www.state.de.us/" target="_blank"><strong><span style="color:#ff0000;">http://www.state.de.us/</span></strong></a><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#006600;">Florida</span></strong><br /><span style="color:#000000;"><strong>Visit Florida</strong><br /><strong>661 E. Jefferson St.</strong><br /><strong>Suite 300</strong><br /><strong>Tallahassee, FL 32301</strong><br /><strong>888-7FLAUSA (888-735-2872)</strong><br /><strong>850-488-5607</strong><br /><strong>Fax 850-224-2938</strong></span><br /><strong><span style="color:#ff0000;">Internet: </span></strong><a href="http://www.flusa.com/" target="_blank"><strong><span style="color:#ff0000;">http://www.flusa.com/</span></strong></a><strong><span style="color:#ff0000;"><br /></span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#006600;">Georgia</span></strong><br /><span style="color:#000000;"><strong>Department of Industry</strong><br /><strong>Trade and Tourism</strong><br /><strong>285 Peachtree Center Ave. N.E.</strong><br /><strong>Suites 1000 and 1100</strong><br /><strong>Atlanta, GA 30303</strong><br /><strong>800-847-4842</strong><br /><strong>404-656-3590</strong><br /><strong>Fax 404-651-9063</strong></span><br /><strong><span style="color:#ff0000;">Internet: </span></strong><a href="http://www.exploregeorgia.org/" target="_blank"><strong><span style="color:#ff0000;">http://www.exploregeorgia.org/</span></strong></a><strong><span style="color:#ff0000;"><br /></span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#006600;">Guam </span></strong><br /><span style="color:#000000;"><strong>Guam Visitors Bureau</strong><br /><strong>1336C Park St.</strong><br /><strong>Alameda, CA 94501</strong><br /><strong>800-US-3-GUAM (800-873-4826)</strong><br /><strong>510-865-0366</strong><br /><strong>Fax 510-865-5165</strong></span><br /><strong><span style="color:#ff0000;">Internet: </span></strong><a href="http://www.visitguam.org/" target="_blank"><strong><span style="color:#ff0000;">http://www.visitguam.org/</span></strong></a><strong><br /></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#006600;">Hawaii</span></strong><br /><span style="color:#000000;"><strong>Hawaii Visitors Bureau</strong><br /><strong>180 Montgomery St.</strong><br /><strong>Suite 2360</strong><br /><strong>San Francisco, CA 94104</strong><br /><strong>800-353-5846</strong><br /><strong>Fax 415-248-3808</strong></span><br /><strong><span style="color:#ff0000;">Internet: </span></strong><a href="http://www.gohawaii.com/" target="_blank"><strong><span style="color:#ff0000;">http://www.gohawaii.com/</span></strong></a><strong><span style="color:#ff0000;"><br /></span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#006600;">Idaho</span></strong><br /><span style="color:#000000;"><strong>Travel Council</strong><br /><strong>700 W. State St.</strong><br /><strong>P.O. Box 83720</strong><br /><strong>Boise, ID 83720</strong><br /><strong>800-VISIT-ID (800-847-4843)</strong><br /><strong>208-334-2780</strong></span><br /><strong><span style="color:#ff0000;">Internet: </span></strong><a href="http://www.visitid.org/" target="_blank"><strong><span style="color:#ff0000;">http://www.visitid.org/</span></strong></a><strong><span style="color:#ff0000;"><br /></span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#006600;">Illinois<br /></span><span style="color:#000000;">Bureau of Tourism</span></strong><span style="color:#000000;"><br /><strong>620 E. Adams St.</strong><br /><strong>Springfield, IL 62701</strong><br /><strong>800-CONNECT (800-266-6328)</strong><br /></span><strong><span style="color:#ff0000;">Internet: </span></strong><a href="http://www.enjoyillinois.com/" target="_blank"><strong><span style="color:#ff0000;">http://www.enjoyillinois.com/</span></strong></a><strong><span style="color:#ff0000;"><br /></span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#006600;">Indiana</span></strong><br /><span style="color:#000000;"><strong>Department of Commerce</strong><br /><strong>Tourism Development Division</strong><br /><strong>1 N. Capital Ave.</strong><br /><strong>Suite 700</strong><br /><strong>Indianapolis, IN 46204</strong><br /><strong>800-289-6646</strong><br /><strong>317-232-8860</strong><br /><strong>Fax 317-233-6887</strong><br /></span><strong><span style="color:#ff0000;">Internet: </span></strong><a href="http://www.in.gov/core/visitors.htm" target="_blank"><strong><span style="color:#ff0000;">http://www.in.gov/core/visitors.htm/</span></strong></a><strong><span style="color:#ff0000;"><br /></span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#006600;">Iowa</span></strong><br /><span style="color:#000000;"><strong>Division of Tourism</strong><br /><strong>200 E. Grand Ave.</strong><br /><strong>Des Moines, IA 50309</strong><br /><strong>800-345-IOWA (800-345-4692)</strong><br /><strong>515-242-4705</strong><br /><strong>Fax 515-242-4749</strong></span><br /><span style="color:#ff0000;"><strong>Internet: </strong></span><a href="http://www.traveliowa.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color:#ff0000;"><strong>http://www.traveliowa.com/</strong></span></a><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#006600;">Kansas</span></strong><br /><span style="color:#000000;"><strong>Travel and Tourism Division</strong><br /><strong>700 S.W. Harrison St.</strong><br /><strong>Suite 1300</strong><br /><strong>Topeka, KS 66603-3712</strong><br /><strong>800-2-KANSAS (800-252-6727)</strong><br /><strong>785-296-2009</strong><br /><strong>Fax 785-296-6988</strong><br /></span><strong><span style="color:#ff0000;">Internet: </span></strong><a href="http://www.kansascommerce.com/" target="_blank"><strong><span style="color:#ff0000;">http://www.kansascommerce.com/</span></strong></a><strong><span style="color:#ff0000;"><br /></span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#006600;">Kentucky</span></strong><br /><span style="color:#000000;"><strong>Department of Travel Development</strong><br /><strong>2200 Capital Plaza Tower</strong><br /><strong>500 Mero St.</strong><br /><strong>Frankfort, KY 40601</strong><br /><strong>800-225-TRIP (800-225-8747)</strong><br /><strong>502-564-4930</strong><br /><strong>Fax 502-564-5695</strong></span><br /><strong><span style="color:#ff0000;">Internet: </span></strong><a href="http://www.kentuckytourism.com/" target="_blank"><strong><span style="color:#ff0000;">http://www.kentuckytourism.com/</span></strong></a><strong><span style="color:#ff0000;"><br /></span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#006600;">Louisian</span></strong>a<br /><span style="color:#000000;"><strong>Office of Tourism</strong><br /><strong>Inquiry Department</strong><br /><strong>P.O. Box 94291</strong><br /><strong>Baton Rouge, LA 70804-9291</strong><br /><strong>800-99-GUMBO (800-994-8626)</strong><br /><strong>504-342-8119</strong><br /></span><strong>Fax 504-342-8390</strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#ff0000;">Internet: </span></strong><a href="http://louisanatravel.com/" target="_blank"><strong><span style="color:#ff0000;">http://louisanatravel.com/</span></strong></a><strong><span style="color:#ff0000;"><br /></span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#006600;">Maine</span></strong><br /><span style="color:#000000;"><strong>Office of Tourism</strong><br /><strong>59 Statehouse Station</strong><br /><strong>Augusta, ME 04333-0059</strong><br /><strong>888-624-6345</strong><br /><strong>207-287-5711</strong><br /><strong>Fax 207-287-8070</strong></span><br /><strong><span style="color:#ff0000;">Internet: </span></strong><a href="http://www.visitmaine.com/" target="_blank"><strong><span style="color:#ff0000;">http://www.visitmaine.com/</span></strong></a><strong><span style="color:#ff0000;"><br /></span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#006600;">Massachusetts</span></strong><br /><span style="color:#000000;"><strong>Office of Travel and Tourism</strong><br /><strong>10 Park Plaza</strong><br /><strong>Suite 4510</strong><br /><strong>Boston, MA 02116</strong><br /><strong>800-227-MASS (800-227-6277)</strong><br /><strong>617-727-3201</strong><br /><strong>Fax 617-973-8525</strong></span><br /><strong><span style="color:#ff0000;">Internet: </span></strong><a href="http://www.massvacation.com/" target="_blank"><strong><span style="color:#ff0000;">http://www.massvacation.com/</span></strong></a><strong><span style="color:#ff0000;"><br /></span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#006600;">Michigan</span></strong><br /><span style="color:#000000;"><strong>Travel Michigan</strong><br /><strong>P.O. Box 30226</strong><br /><strong>Lansing, MI 48909-7726</strong><br /><strong>888-78-GREAT (888-784-7328)</strong><br /></span><strong><span style="color:#ff0000;">Internet: </span></strong><a href="http://www.michigan.org/" target="_blank"><strong><span style="color:#ff0000;">http://www.michigan.org/</span></strong></a><strong><span style="color:#ff0000;"><br /></span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#006600;">Minnesota</span></strong><br /><span style="color:#000000;"><strong>Office of Tourism</strong><br /><strong>500 Metro Square</strong><br /><strong>121 7th Place E.</strong><br /><strong>St. Paul, MN 55101-2146</strong><br /><strong>800-657-3700</strong><br /><strong>651-296-5029</strong><br /></span><strong><span style="color:#000000;">Fax 651-296-2800</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#ff0000;">Internet: </span></strong><a href="http://www.exploreminnesota.com/" target="_blank"><strong><span style="color:#ff0000;">http://www.exploreminnesota.com/</span></strong></a><strong><span style="color:#ff0000;"><br /></span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#006600;">Mississippi</span></strong><br /><span style="color:#000000;"><strong>Division of Tourism Development</strong><br /><strong>P.O. Box 849</strong><br /><strong>Jackson, MS 39205</strong><br /><strong>800-WARMEST (800-927-6378)</strong><br /><strong>601-359-3297</strong><br /><strong>Fax 601-359-5757</strong></span><br /><strong><span style="color:#ff0000;">Internet: </span></strong><a href="http://www.mississippi.org/" target="_blank"><strong><span style="color:#ff0000;">http://www.mississippi.org/</span></strong></a><strong><span style="color:#ff0000;"><br /></span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#006600;">Missouri</span></strong><br /><span style="color:#000000;"><strong>Division of Tourism</strong><br /><strong>P.O. Box 1055</strong><br /><strong>Jefferson City, MO 65102</strong><br /><strong>800-877-1234</strong><br /><strong>573-751-4133</strong><br /></span><strong><span style="color:#ff0000;">Internet: </span></strong><a href="http://www.visitmo.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color:#ff0000;"><strong>http://www.visitmo.com/</strong></span></a><span style="color:#ff0000;"><strong><br /></strong></span><br /><strong><span style="color:#006600;">Montana</span><br /><span style="color:#000000;">Travel Montana</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#000000;">P.O. Box 200533</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#000000;">Helena, MT 59620-0533</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#000000;">800-VISIT-MT (800-847-4868)</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#000000;">406-444-2654, Fax 406-444-1800</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#ff0000;">Internet: </span></strong><a href="http://www.visitmt.com/" target="_blank"><strong><span style="color:#ff0000;">http://www.visitmt.com/</span></strong></a><strong><span style="color:#ff0000;"><br /></span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#006600;">Nebraska</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#000000;">Tourism Information Center</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#000000;">P.O. Box 98907</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#000000;">Lincoln, NE 68509-8907</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#000000;">800-228-4307 or 402-471-3791</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#000000;">Fax 402-471-3026</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#ff0000;">Internet: </span></strong><a href="http://www.visitnebraska.org/" target="_blank"><strong><span style="color:#ff0000;">http://www.visitnebraska.org/</span></strong></a><strong><span style="color:#ff0000;"><br /></span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#006600;">Nevada</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#000000;">Commission of Tourism</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#000000;">401 N. Carson St.</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#000000;">Carson City, NV 89701</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#000000;">800-237-0774</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#000000;">775-687-4322</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#000000;">Fax 775-687-6779</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#ff0000;">Internet: </span></strong><a href="http://www.travelnevada.com/" target="_blank"><strong><span style="color:#ff0000;">http://www.travelnevada.com/</span></strong></a><strong><span style="color:#ff0000;"><br /></span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#006600;">New Hampshire</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#000000;">Office of Travel and Tourism Development</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#000000;">P.O. Box 1856</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#000000;">Concord, NH 03302-1856</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#000000;">800-FUN-IN-NH (800-386-4664)</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#000000;">603-271-2666</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#000000;">Fax 603-271-6874</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#ff0000;">Internet: </span></strong><a href="http://www.visitnh.gov/" target="_blank"><strong><span style="color:#ff0000;">http://www.visitnh.gov/</span></strong></a><strong><span style="color:#ff0000;"><br /></span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#006600;">New Jersey<br /></span><span style="color:#000000;">Office of Travel and Tourism</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#000000;">20 W. State St.</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#000000;">P.O. Box 826</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#000000;">Trenton, NJ 08625-0826</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#000000;">800-JERSEY7 (800-537-7397)</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#000000;">609-292-2470</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#000000;">Fax 609-633-7418</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#ff0000;">Internet: </span></strong><a href="http://www.state.nj.us/travel" target="_blank"><strong><span style="color:#ff0000;">http://www.state.nj.us/travel</span></strong></a><strong><span style="color:#ff0000;"><br /></span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#006600;">New Mexico</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#000000;">Department of Tourism</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#000000;">491 Old Santa Fe Trail</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#000000;">Santa Fe, NM 87503</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#000000;">800-545-2070</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#000000;">505-827-7400</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#000000;">Fax 505-827-7402</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#ff0000;">Internet: </span></strong><a href="http://www.newmexico.org/" target="_blank"><strong><span style="color:#ff0000;">http://www.newmexico.org/</span></strong></a><span style="color:#ff0000;"><strong> </strong><br /><br /></span><strong><span style="color:#006600;">New York</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#000000;">Division of Tourism</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#000000;">P.O. Box 2603</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#000000;">Albany, NY 12220-0603</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#000000;">800-I-LOVE-NY (800-456-8369)</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#000000;">518-474-4116</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#000000;">Fax 518-486-6416</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#ff0000;">Internet: </span></strong><a href="http://www.iloveny.state.ny.us/" target="_blank"><strong><span style="color:#ff0000;">http://www.iloveny.state.ny.us/</span></strong></a><strong><span style="color:#ff0000;"><br /></span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#006600;">North Carolina</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#000000;">Division of TourismFilm and Sports Development</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#000000;">301 N. Wilmington St.</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#000000;">Raleigh, NC 27601</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#000000;">800-VISIT-NC (800-847-4862)</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#000000;">919-733-4171</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#000000;">Fax 919-733-8582</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#ff0000;">Internet: </span></strong><a href="http://www.visitnc.com/" target="_blank"><strong><span style="color:#ff0000;">http://www.visitnc.com/</span></strong></a><strong><span style="color:#ff0000;"><br /></span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#006600;">North Dakota</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#000000;">Tourism</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#000000;">Liberty Memorial Building</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#000000;">604 E. Boulevard Ave.</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#000000;">Bismarck, ND 85505</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#000000;">800-HELLO-ND (800-435-5663)</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#000000;">Fax 701-328-4878</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#ff0000;">Internet: </span></strong><a href="http://www.ndtourism.com/" target="_blank"><strong><span style="color:#ff0000;">http://www.ndtourism.com/</span></strong></a><strong><span style="color:#ff0000;"><br /></span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#006600;">Ohio</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#000000;">Division of Travel and Tourism</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#000000;">P.O. Box 1001</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#000000;">Columbus, OH 43216-1001</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#000000;">800-BUCKEYE (800-282-5393)</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#000000;">614-466-8844</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#000000;">Fax 614-466-6744</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#ff0000;">Internet: </span></strong><a href="http://www.ohiotourism.com/" target="_blank"><strong><span style="color:#ff0000;">http://www.ohiotourism.com/</span></strong></a><strong><span style="color:#ff0000;"><br /></span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#006600;">Oklahoma</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#000000;">Department of Tourism</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#000000;">P.O. Box 52002</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#000000;">Oklahoma City, OK 73152-2002</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#000000;">800-652-OKLA (800-652-6552)</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#000000;">405-521-2406</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#000000;">Fax 405-521-3992</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#ff0000;">Internet: </span></strong><a href="http://www.travelok.com/" target="_blank"><strong><span style="color:#ff0000;">http://www.travelok.com/</span></strong></a><strong><span style="color:#ff0000;"><br /></span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#006600;">Oregon</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#000000;">Tourism Commission</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#000000;">775 Summer St. N.E.</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#000000;">Salem, OR 97310</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#000000;">800-547-7842</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#000000;">503-986-0000</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#000000;">Fax 503-986-0001</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#ff0000;">Internet: </span></strong><a href="http://www.traveloregon.com/" target="_blank"><strong><span style="color:#ff0000;">http://www.traveloregon.com/</span></strong></a><strong><span style="color:#ff0000;"><br /></span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#006600;">Pennsylvania</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#000000;">Center for TravelTourism and Film Promotion</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#000000;">404 Forum Building</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#000000;">Harrisburg, PA 17120</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#000000;">800-VISITPA (800-847-4872)</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#000000;">Fax 717-787-0687</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#ff0000;">Internet: </span></strong><a href="http://www.state.pa.us/" target="_blank"><strong><span style="color:#ff0000;">http://www.state.pa.us/</span></strong></a><strong><span style="color:#ff0000;"><br /></span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#006600;">Puerto Rico</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#000000;">Puerto Rico Tourism Co.</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#000000;">3575 W. Cahuenga Blvd.</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#000000;">Suite 405</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#000000;">Los Angeles, CA 90068</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#000000;">800-874-1230</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#000000;">323-874-5991</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#000000;">Fax 323-874-7257</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#ff0000;">Internet: </span></strong><a href="http://www.prtourism.com/" target="_blank"><strong><span style="color:#ff0000;">http://www.prtourism.com/</span></strong></a><strong><span style="color:#ff0000;"><br /></span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#006600;">Rhode Island<br /></span><span style="color:#000000;">Tourism Division</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#000000;">1 W. Exchange St.</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#000000;">Providence, RI 02903</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#000000;">888-U-UNWIND (888-886-9463)</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#000000;">401-222-2601</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#000000;">Fax 401-273-8270</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#ff0000;">Internet: </span></strong><a href="http://www.visitrhodeisland.com/" target="_blank"><strong><span style="color:#ff0000;">http://www.visitrhodeisland.com/</span></strong></a><strong><span style="color:#ff0000;"><br /></span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#006600;">South Carolina</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#000000;">ParksRecreation and Tourism</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#000000;">1205 Pendleton St.</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#000000;">Columbia, SC 29201</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#000000;">800-346-3634</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#000000;">803-734-0122</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#000000;">Fax 803-734-0133</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#ff0000;">Internet: </span></strong><a href="http://www.travelsc.com/" target="_blank"><strong><span style="color:#ff0000;">http://www.travelsc.com/</span></strong></a><strong><span style="color:#ff0000;"> </span></strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#006600;">South Dakota</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#000000;">Department of Tourism</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#000000;">711 E. Wells Ave.</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#000000;">Pierre, SD 57501</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#000000;">800-S-DAKOTA (800-732-5682)</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#000000;">605-773-3391</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#000000;">Fax 605-773-3256</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#ff0000;">Internet: </span></strong><a href="http://www.travelsd.com/" target="_blank"><strong><span style="color:#ff0000;">http://www.travelsd.com/</span></strong></a><strong><span style="color:#ff0000;"><br /></span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#006600;">Tennessee</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#000000;">Department of Tourist Development</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#000000;">5th Floor</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#000000;">320 6th Ave. N.</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#000000;">Nashville, TN 37243</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#000000;">800-GO2TENN (800-462-8366)</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#000000;">615-741-2159</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#000000;">Fax 615-741-7225</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#ff0000;">Internet: </span></strong><a href="http://www.state.tn.us/tourdev" target="_blank"><strong><span style="color:#ff0000;">http://www.state.tn.us/tourdev</span></strong></a><strong><span style="color:#ff0000;"><br /></span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#006600;">Texas</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#000000;">Texas Tourism</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#000000;">800-888-8TEX (800-888-8839)</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#ff0000;">Internet: </span></strong><a href="http://www.traveltex.com/" target="_blank"><strong><span style="color:#ff0000;">http://www.traveltex.com/</span></strong></a><strong><span style="color:#ff0000;"><br /></span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#006600;">U.S. Virgin Islands</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#000000;">U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Tourism</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#000000;">800-372-8784</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#ff0000;">Internet: </span></strong><a href="http://www.usvitourism.vi/" target="_blank"><strong><span style="color:#ff0000;">http://www.usvitourism.vi/</span></strong></a><strong><span style="color:#ff0000;"><br /></span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#006600;">Utah</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#000000;">Utah Travel Council</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#000000;">Council Hall/Capital Hill</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#000000;">300 N. State St.</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#000000;">Salt Lake city, UT 84114</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#000000;">800-UTAH-FUN (800-882-4386)</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#000000;">801-538-1030</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#000000;">Fax 801-538-1399</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#ff0000;">Internet: </span></strong><a href="http://www.utah.com/" target="_blank"><strong><span style="color:#ff0000;">http://www.utah.com/</span></strong></a><strong><span style="color:#ff0000;"><br /></span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#006600;">Vermont</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#000000;">Department of Tourism and Marketing</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#000000;">6 Baldwin St. Drawer 33</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#000000;">Montpelier, VT 05633-1301</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#000000;">800-VERMONT (800-837-6668)</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#000000;">Fax 800-833-9856</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#ff0000;">Internet: </span></strong><a href="http://www.travel-vermont.com/" target="_blank"><strong><span style="color:#ff0000;">http://www.travel-vermont.com/</span></strong></a><strong><span style="color:#ff0000;"><br /></span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#006600;">Virginia</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#000000;">Virginia Tourism Corp.</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#000000;">901 E. Byrd St.</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#000000;">19th Floor</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#000000;">Richmond, VA 23219</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#000000;">800-932-5827</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#000000;">804-786-4484</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#000000;">Fax 804-786-1919</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#ff0000;">Internet: </span></strong><a href="http://www.virginia.org/" target="_blank"><strong><span style="color:#ff0000;">http://www.virginia.org/</span></strong></a><strong><span style="color:#ff0000;"><br /></span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#006600;">Washington</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#000000;">Washington State Tourism</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#000000;">P.O. Box 42500</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#000000;">Olympia, WA 98504-2500</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#000000;">800-544-1800</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#000000;">360-586-2088</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#000000;">Fax 360-753-4470</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#ff0000;">Internet: </span></strong><a href="http://www.tourism.wa.gov/" target="_blank"><strong><span style="color:#ff0000;">http://www.tourism.wa.gov/</span></strong></a><strong><span style="color:#ff0000;"><br /></span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#006600;">Washington, D.C.<br /></span><span style="color:#000000;">Convention and Visitors Assn.</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#000000;">1212 New York Ave. N.W.</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#000000;">Suite 600</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#000000;">Washington, DC 20005-3992</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#000000;">202-789-7000</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#000000;">Fax 202-789-7037</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#ff0000;">Internet: </span></strong><a href="http://www.washington.org/" target="_blank"><strong><span style="color:#ff0000;">http://www.washington.org/</span></strong></a><strong><span style="color:#ff0000;"><br /></span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#006600;">West Virginia</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#000000;">Division of Tourism</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#000000;">2101 Washington St. E.</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#000000;">Charleston, WV 25303</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#000000;">800-CALL-WVA (800-225-5982)</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#000000;">304-558-2200</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#000000;">Fax 304-558-2956</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#ff0000;">Internet: </span></strong><a href="http://www.state.wv.us/tourism/default.htm" target="_blank"><strong><span style="color:#ff0000;">http://www.state.wv.us/tourism/default.htm</span></strong></a><strong><span style="color:#ff0000;"> </span></strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#006600;">Wisconsin<br /></span><span style="color:#000000;">Department of Tourism and Travel Information</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#000000;">P.O. box 7606</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#000000;">Madison, WI 53707-7606</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#000000;">800-432-TRIP (800-432-8747)</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#000000;">608—266-2161</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#000000;">Fax 608-264-6150</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#ff0000;">Internet: </span></strong><a href="http://www.travelwisconsin.com/" target="_blank"><strong><span style="color:#ff0000;">http://www.travelwisconsin.com/</span></strong></a><strong><span style="color:#ff0000;"><br /></span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#006600;">Wyoming</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#000000;">Division of Tourism</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#000000;">I-25 at College Drive</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#000000;">Cheyenne, WY 82002</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#000000;">800-225-5996</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#000000;">307-777-7777</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#000000;">Fax 307-777-6904</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#ff0000;">Internet: </span></strong><a href="http://www.wyomingtourism.org/" target="_blank"><strong><span style="color:#ff0000;">http://www.wyomingtourism.org/</span></strong></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4104039729205650758-1541035823793769799?l=cookin-campers.blogspot.com'/></div>Cookin' Campersnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4104039729205650758.post-73752335805143600742008-02-28T16:55:00.001-08:002008-02-28T16:57:58.828-08:00National Park Links<a href="http://us-national-parks.net/"><span style="color:#006600;"><strong>National Parks</strong></span></a><br /><span style="color:#000000;"><strong>Parks Listed By Name And State</strong></span><br /><br /><a href="http://www.nps.gov/parks.html"><span style="color:#006600;"><strong>National Parks</strong></span></a><br /><span style="color:#000000;"><strong>Parks Listed By National Park Service</strong></span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4104039729205650758-7375233580514360074?l=cookin-campers.blogspot.com'/></div>Cookin' Campersnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4104039729205650758.post-65320336408421224612008-02-28T16:39:00.000-08:002008-02-28T16:54:16.760-08:00State Park Links<a href="http://www.park-net.com/"><span style="font-size:100%;color:#006600;"><b>Park-Net</b></span></a></td><br /><td align="left" bg style="color:#C0C0C0;"><span style="font-size:100%;color:black;"><b>State Parks And Reservations Listed By Name</b></span></td><br /><tr><td align="left" bg style="color:#C0C0C0;"><br /><a href="http://www.pr.state.az.us/parksites.html"><span style="font-size:100%;color:#006600;"><b>Arizona Parks</b></span></a></td><br /><td align="left" bg style="color:#C0C0C0;"><span style="font-size:100%;color:black;"><b>Parks Listed By Name</b></span></td><br /></tr><tr><br /><td align="left" bg style="color:#C0C0C0;"><a href="http://cal-parks.ca.gov/"><span style="font-size:100%;color:#006600;"><b>California Parks</b></span></a></td><br /><td align="left" bg style="color:#C0C0C0;"><span style="font-size:100%;color:black;"><b>Parks Listed By Name</b></span></td><br /></tr><tr><br /><td align="left" bg style="color:#C0C0C0;"><a href="http://abfla.com/parks/maps/alpha.html"><span style="font-size:100%;color:#006600;"><b>Florida Parks</b></span></a></td><br /><td align="left" bg style="color:#C0C0C0;"><b>Parks Listed By Name</b></td><br /></tr><tr><br /><td align="left" bgcolor="#C0C0C0"><a href="http://www.state.hi.us/dlnr/dsp/dsp.html"><span style="font-size:100%;color:#006600;"><b>Hawaiian Parks</b></span></a></td><br /><td align="left" bgcolor="#C0C0C0"><span style="font-size:100%;color:black;"><b>State Parks Listed By Island</b></span></td><br /></tr><tr><br /><td align="left" bgcolor="#C0C0C0"><a href="http://www.state.me.us/doc/prkslnds/prkslnds.htm#parks"><span style="font-size:100%;color:#006600;"><b>Maine</b></span></a></td><br /><td align="left" bgcolor="#C0C0C0"><span style="font-size:100%;color:black;"><b>State Parks In Maine</b></span></td><br /></tr><tr><br /><td align="left" bgcolor="#C0C0C0"><a href="http://nysparks.state.ny.us/parks/"><span style="font-size:100%;color:#006600;"><b>New York</b></span></a></td><br /><td align="left" bgcolor="#C0C0C0"><span style="font-size:100%;color:black;"><b>State Parks In New York</b></span></td><br /></tr><tr><br /><td align="left" bgcolor="#C0C0C0"><a href="http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/park/parklist.htm"><span style="font-size:100%;color:#006600;"><b>Texas Parks</b></span></a></td><br /><td align="left" bgcolor="#C0C0C0"><span style="font-size:100%;color:black;"><b>Parks Listed By Name</b></span></td><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4104039729205650758-6532033640842122461?l=cookin-campers.blogspot.com'/></div>Cookin' Campersnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4104039729205650758.post-27844858139060689192008-02-28T11:48:00.000-08:002008-03-18T13:35:58.997-07:00Springtime Outdoor Fun in Southern California<strong><span style="color:#000000;">Hey everyone it almost Spring!! I know I'm ready for the warm weather as this week we have already seen temps in the 80's in Southern California.<br /><br />I wanted to remind everyone that lives in the Southern California area to go out and experience the pleasure of living here! Go see the wildflowers that should start appearing soon. A great place is in the Tehachapi's near Gorman. Another area is in the Antelope Valley area or check out Death Valley. Once they start to bloom you'll have about a month to get out and enjoy the beautiful display that nature gives us.<br /><br />If you love to camp but can't take the time to go far check out some of the great state parks in and around the Los Angeles area. One neat little place that is almost unknown is Malibu Creek State Park. This was once a private ranch and then it became Paramount Pictures property when they filmed much of the M.A.S.H. television show years ago. Now the state owns the land and has turned it into a great place to hike, mountain bike, fish and just enjoy the outdoors. With hundreds of acres of open space come and picnic and spend the day or overnight camp. Bring the horse if you are an equestrian as there are many horse trails to experience. Take a swim with friends and gaze at the mountain views and you may even see a mountain scene that's been on TV and in motion pictures hundreds of times and you never realized it was right here in your own back yard.<br /><br />If you live in the city check out some of the great parks in your area even for just a few hours. It will help relax you and give you a new perspective on the events of the day.<br /><br />Go Outdoors!!</span></strong><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4104039729205650758-2784485813906068919?l=cookin-campers.blogspot.com'/></div>Camp Cookhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17539989035075392925noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4104039729205650758.post-73760222695843890002008-02-28T11:25:00.000-08:002008-03-18T13:49:39.479-07:00Back Country Camping and BackpackingBack country camping and backpacking is one of the most enjoyable of the outdoor recreational activities. Go where most people have never been. High mountain camping is a whole new level of camping where you need to bring everything you need on your back as there won’t be any stores to buy supplies along the trail. <br /> <br /> <br />With today’s technology it has become easier to stay out of harms way and stay comfortable. Take a hot shower with your portable solar shower. Keep in-touch with others with an FRS radio and know the way with a hand held GPS unit. You can even prepare a cup of espresso with a GSI Mini Espresso maker. All of this while miles from anything in the great outdoors. <br /> <br /> <br />Check out the full line of Cookin’ Campers products and make your next outing the best it can be. If you travel into wilderness or bear country make sure you have the Backpackers Cache by Garcia Machine. This food storage container is certified by the National Park Service and is approved for use in most wilderness areas. <br /> <br /> <br />If you frequent “no trace” areas of the wilderness take along some Pooh Powder and some plastic bags and remove your waste as required. Keep our wilderness areas free of all trash and waste and keep our wilderness areas a place that future generations will also enjoy. <br /> <br /> <br />Check out some of our neat accessories like Bongo Ties, Solar Chargers, Stuff Sacks, Batteryless Flashlights, and Tree Huggerz Organizers and get out and Go Outdoors!! <br /><br /><div align="center"><a href="http://www.cookincampers.com/"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 170px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://www.cookincampers.com/images/fishfry2.gif" border="0" /></a><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4104039729205650758-7376022269584389000?l=cookin-campers.blogspot.com'/></div>Cookin' Campersnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4104039729205650758.post-80227376327839171612008-02-28T11:16:00.000-08:002008-03-18T13:50:44.255-07:00Emergency Preparedness First Aid & Outdoor SafetyBe prepared! This is the motto that everyone should comply with when going into the wilderness, traveling, or on a local hike in the hills. Stow a first aid kit and flashlight in your car or RV and be prepared! You never know when it will happen but it will. Minor scrapes and scratches are going to happen to everyone young and old when on the trail. If you motorbike we suggest you pack a personal kit with you at all times just in case.<br /><br />If you have children or are an elder outdoor enthus iast be prepared with a portable first aid and or snake bite kit. All campers should have a first aid kit handy as you never know when you may need it. Cookin’ Campers has many different models to choose for backpackers, car campers, RV’ers and more. If you do a lot of hiking in areas with snakes, take along a handy portable snake bite kit, it may save a life.<br /><br />Our First Aid Kits come in different configurations for your own needs. Choose from the Personal Kit to the Weekender series or the Family Pack. We have a kit to fit your travel and recreational needs.<br /><br />If you frequent bear country make sure you follow the rules and store you food in approved containers. When you’re car camping food storage bear boxes are usually provided at the camp and are secured lock boxes. If you backpack you need to take the container with you. Check out the Backpackers Cache food storage container and secure your food in a Forrest Service Approved bear proof container. You’ll be glad you did! And please never feed the animals in the wild!!<br /><br />One item all campers can’t be with out is a flashlight. If you’re like the rest of us just when you need it your batteries start to die. Never be with out a flashlight that works with the NightStar Batteryless LED Flashlight! It never needs batteries!! Just shake and shine!! Have a light when you need it!! Throw one in your vehicles trunk or glove box and be prepared!!<br /><br />If you travel whether on the highway or back in the woods consider a GPS navigation system to guide you. First developed for military use these portable navigation systems are easy to use and more affordable than ever. Stay connected with a Grundig Emergency Radio that has a hand crank to generate its own power. Offering AM, FM, TV1, TV2, and NOAA weather channels. It will even charge a cell phone! Grundig has two quality models to choose from.<br /><br /><br /><div align="center"><a href="http://www.cookincampers.com/"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 170px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://www.cookincampers.com/images/fishfry2.gif" border="0" /></a><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4104039729205650758-8022737632783917161?l=cookin-campers.blogspot.com'/></div>Cookin' Campersnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4104039729205650758.post-22627012389772556972008-02-27T13:59:00.000-08:002008-03-18T13:51:30.891-07:00Things To Bring Camping<ol>Here is a basic list of camping items that will be needed for an outing. Your needs will depend on where you are going, what time of year, type of camping, backpacking, car/tent, motorhome, and the length of your trip. This list is only a suggestion of the types of items that will make your campout more enjoyable. Pick and choose what you like and need. Experiment with your outdoor cooking and be creative. Cookin' Campers reminds you to have fun and be safe at all times, and you will enjoy the great outdoors with your family and friends.<br /><p><strong>Packing - Put heavy items on the bottom</strong> <ol><li>Backpack, daypack, and/or fanny pack <li>Bags - Tent bag, grocery bags, etc. <li>Cardboard boxes or plastic storage boxes (if needed) <li>Ice Chests <li>Ice (block ice for the ice chest works best) <li>5 gallon bucket or similar container (for washing or retrieving water) <li>Large (18-30 gal) Rubbermaid™ container for food storage</li></ol><br /><p><strong>Lighting - Check your batteries!</strong> <ol><li>Flashlight (one for each person) <li>Gas lantern (and/or electric) <li>Cigarette lighter <li>Matches (preferably water proof) <li>Spare batteries and flashlight bulbs <li>Spare lantern fuel and mantles </li></ol><br /><p><strong>Shelter/Bedding - You want to be comfortable</strong> <ol><li>Sleeping bag <li>Space Blanket <li>Ground Cloth - Tarp for big tents <li>Mattress or pad - Inflation device for air mattress <li>Pillow <li>Tent <li>Camp axe or hammer to pound tent stakes <li>Shade Canopy & Rope & Stakes </li></ol><br /><p><strong>Medical - Bring what you need and then some </strong><ol><li>Sunscreen <li>Eyeglasses <li>Bug Repellent - Spray, Citronella Candle, etc. <li>Tylenol, Advil, Aspirin <li>Tums or ant-acid <li>Antibiotic creams (Neosporin) <li>Tweezers for splinters & ticks <li>Comb & brush <li>Antiseptic, Band-Aids and bandages <li>First Aid Kit (may include all the above items) <li>Prescription medication as required <li>Sinus Tablets <li>Eye drops <li>Pocket Tissues <li>Moist Towelettes (for cleaning wounds and early uses on poison ivy) </li></ol><br /><p><strong>Cleaning & Personal Items - Travel light </strong><ol><li>Washcloth <li>Shampoo <li>Bar soap or a Biodegradable soap if in the wild <li>Toothpaste & toothbrush <li>Comb/hair brush/clips/bands <li>Razor & shaving cream <li>Towel <li>Toilet Paper <li>Whisk broom to clean table and tent site <li>Deodorant <li>Chapstick or lipbalm </li></ol><br /><p><strong>Miscellaneous - Stuff you might not have thought of </strong><ol><li>Small shovel <li>Swiss Army knife <li>Compass and Map <li>Fishing rod & reel, tackle & bait (license required in most areas) <li>Duct tape and/or electrical tape <li>Safety pins <li>Cellular phone w/extra battery and car adapter <li>Two way radio(s) (CB, or Motorola Talk About are good) <li>Camera w/good battery and extra film <li>Camcorder w/good battery and extra tapes <li>AM/FM Radio/CD/Cassette and/or TV with power adapter and/or batteries <li>Books, cards, Bible, etc. <li>Money, credit card, ID, Passport <li>Pocket Tool <li>Guitar/Harmonicas/Other musical instrument(s) <li>Bike(s) & helmets <li>Binoculars and/or Telescope <li>Whistle <li>Chair(s) <li>Hammock <li>Umbrella <li>Outdoor Toys and/or Games <li>Travel Clock <li>Clothesline and Clothespins <li>Solar Shower (you'll be glad you did) <li>Basic Tools (screwdrivers, pliers, etc.) <li>Rope or String <li>Candles <li>Canoe, Boat or Inflatable <li>Life Jackets (if boating or near water) <li>Portable Heater <li>Door Mat or a piece of carpeting (artificial grass) for tent or RV entranceway </li></ol><p><strong>Clothing - be warm and comfortable </strong><ol><li>Hat <li>Bandanna <li>Jacket - take the appropriate type for your climate <li>Poncho - Doubles as emergency tent/lean-to <li>Pants/Overalls, with belt <li>Sweat pants and shirt <li>Underwear - 3 minimum <li>Shirts - 3 or 4 minimum (three light, one flannel) <li>Shoes, shower shoes, HIKING BOOTS, sandals or thongs/flip flops <li>Socks - 3 pair minimum <li>Work gloves & warm mittens/gloves <li>Swim suit <li>Sunglasses</li></ol><br /><p><strong>Cooking - Remember you won't be near a store sometimes</strong> <ol><li>Stove with fuel & lighter <li>Newspapers for lighting a campfire <li>Firewood (in certain areas you are not allowed to pick dead wood from the ground) <li>Charcoal or firewood (for cooking) <li>Frying Pan - Nonstick w/plastic spatula is nice for eggs, but cast iron is where its at <li>Cooking skewers (for hot dogs, smores, etc.) <li>BBQ Grill - most outdoor grills in campgrounds are not so great, bring one <li>Pot or sauce pan - Big enough to cook noodles for all; With lid <li>Can opener - If you have canned goods <li>Thermos <li>Tongs, Spatula <li>Coffee maker & filters <li>Pot holders <li>Tablecloth <li>Stew Pot <li>Dishes - Take enough to cook the meals that are planned</li></ol><br /><p><strong>Reusable Items:</strong><br /><ol><li>Plate - Partition tray/plate is nice <li>Collapsible camping/hiking cup <li>Kitchen knife - nice to have in general or carry a pocket knife <li>Small mixing bowl <li>Knife, Fork, Spoon, Spatula <li>Scrub Pad <li>Dish Pan <li>Tupperware (for leftovers) </li></ol><br /><p><strong>Consumables Items:</strong><br /><ol><li>Paper towels & napkins <li>Trash bags <li>Paper plates, cups, bowls, etc. <li>Plastic knives, forks, spoons <li>Ziplock Bags <li>Aluminum Foil <li>Dish soap <li>Water - This is a must <li>At least 1/2 gallon per person/day Water purifier if relying on natural water sources <li>Water bottle, to carry while hiking <li>Food & Drink - Plan your meals with your friends, it's easy <li>Pancake Mix - Krusteaze, 1/2 cup per person per day (need large skillet) <li>Cooking Oil - About 1 oz per person per day or Pam Spray <li>Syrup - About 2 oz per person per day <li>Butter - 1/2 stick per person per day <li>Oatmeal - Instant single serving packs <li>Potatoes - 1-2 per person per day freeze dried if packing <li>Bacon - 3 slices per person per day <li>Eggs - 1-2 per person per day, fresh or powdered are available <li>Noodles - Spaghetti, Angel Hair, Raman, or shells <li>Spaghetti Sauce - In jars or dehydrated <li>Parmesan cheese <li>Bouillon cubes - Chicken & Vegetable <li>Rice (choose a type that fits your needs) <li>Soup/Chili - mix or cans <li>Spices, Salt, Pepper, Garlic Powder, Lawry's Seasonings Salt, Cayan Pepper <li>Tuna - Don't forget Mayo, pickles, and onions <li>Onions, lemons, mushrooms, Tomatoes <li>Bread - One loaf per day per four people (store in a cool location) <li>Dry condiments - salt, pepper, garlic powder, assorted spices, sugar (more is better) <li>Ketchup or Catsup <li>Mustard <li>Mayo - Small jar or squeeze bottle <li>Cheese - Cheddar, Swiss, American <li>Fruit - Small fruit cups or fresh fruit <li>Veggies - carrot/celery sticks are good snacks <li>Taco Stuff - (Meat, seasoning package, olives, lettuce, tortillas, buns) <li>Cocoa, Coffee, & Teas (don't forget SUGAR!) <li>Marshmallows, Graham Crackers & Hershey Bars (smores) <li>Peanut Butter & Jelly (a good camp staple) <li>Deli meat slices: Turkey, Ham, Salami <li>Hot dogs & buns (get the good ones!) <li>Milk, juice, soft drinks, Ice Tea, Lemon Aid, Kool-Aid <li>Snacks, Cereal <li>Hamburgers & Buns <li>Steak (go for the Tri-Tip) <li>Chicken (try the Fire Roasted Chicken recipe) <li>Ham (can be used as a main meal and then use the leftovers for breakfast and lunch) <li>Fresh Corn on Cob (when in season get the white corn, it’s the best) <li>Orange Juice (also good for seasoning some cooked foods) <li>Granola type bars <li>Cookin' Campers Fixin's for stew (some of the items are above) <li>Beer is good and wine goes with the spaghetti <li>Jiffy Pop or regular popcorn <li>Vegetable oil <li>Spray oil (like Pam) <li>Squeeze or soft butter or margarine</li></ol></ol><br /><br /><div align="center"><a href="http://www.cookincampers.com/"><img style="DISPLAY: block; 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