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user-avatarBMcCoy/06-08-2023

"Lost? Not Anymore! Harnessing the Power of Compass in Camping and Hiking" In the past 50 years, technology has opened us up to life-changing advances. From long 50, feet curled phone chords to speaking to people around the world with a watch. While watching Get Smart, we never thought our lives would resemble the crazy inventions they used, but here we are. I remember all of my teachers demanding we be able to do percentages and long division because we would not always have a calculator. They ...

user-avatarBMcCoy/12-13-2022

Christmas Without Camping? Christmas is a magical time of the year. The weather gets colder, and families make plans to spend time together. Good food, games, and weather-appropriate activities. Camping makes the list. Warm climates draw people to the south, and snowy climates draw people to the north. RV camps put up their Christmas lights, and the festivities begin.  In the Florida Keys, December doesn't put a hamper on outdoor excursions, but on the contrary, it is the best weather of th...

user-avatarBMcCoy/11-10-2022

Did You Know Camping is Very Popular at Thanksgiving? Campground spots are in high demand during the Thanksgiving season. Many Campgrounds require reservations up to a year in advance. Family campouts are the perfect way to spend time reconnecting with extended family and connecting to history.  It doesn't matter if you are at the beach or in the mountains, there are a lot of ways to enjoy the outdoors. Snow or sunshine both are great options. Imagine sitting by a campfire, talking about al...

user-avatarBMcCoy/08-11-2022

Camping Gear Must Haves: Disaster Survival Edition Natural disasters are happening around the world every day. Hurricanes, tornadoes, forest fires, floods, earthquakes, blizzards, volcanos, and mudslides bombard our daily news. We also have to consider those emergencies that are man-made also. Domestic and foreign acts of terrorism are on the rise. Plane crashes, trains derailed, vehicle accidents and random public shootings rob us of peace and security. How can we prepare? This week lives were ...