NATURAL RESOURCES BOOK REVIEW.``Outside's Wildnerness Lodge Vacations'' By Kimberly Lisagor (W.W. Norton & Company, 2004, $22.95) As the author so aptly notes, ``Every adventurer needs a base camp.'' And not all of us, at least all of the time, want it to be a pup tent. Exploiting a previously under-covered topic, as Outside's editors often do, this guide is an excellent reference for the outdoors enthusiast who seeks a more comfortable adventure experience. In no way confuse comfortable with urban, however, despite the modern amenities and gourmet meals offered by some of the establishments. Surveying 25 states, Canada, Mexico and the Caribbean, the more than 100 lodges selected encompass some of nature's most idyllic and humbling country - and they can serve as launching points for serious mountaineering mountaineering or mountain climbing Sport of attaining, or attempting to attain, high points in mountainous regions, mainly for the joy of the climb. , backcountry skiing Backcountry skiing is skiing in a sparsely inhabited rural region over ungroomed and unmarked slopes or pistes. More importantly, the land and the snow pack are not monitored, patrolled, or maintained. Fixed mechanical means of ascent such as ski lifts are typically not present. , backpacking, fishing and even beginner-friendly day trips. Although the photography isn't spectacular, it is tantalizingly tan·ta·lize tr.v. tan·ta·lized, tan·ta·liz·ing, tan·ta·liz·es To excite (another) by exposing something desirable while keeping it out of reach. perfect: readers get an excellent idea of the relative luxury the lodge offers and a pretty good idea of the surrounding environs. The details, including cost, are well-researched and presented, making it easy for readers to discover the perfect day camp for their next adventure. And the pup tent is purely optional. - Michael A. Anastasi ON THE INTERNET Finding a campsite can be painstaking chore. Finding one on the Internet can be even tougher. But that's not the case with thw Web site www.camping.about.com. Although this site covers the entire country, including state and national parks This is a list of national parks ordered by nation. Africa
The camp reviews and locations are organized by outdoor enthusiast David Sweet David S. Sweet (born June 24, 1957 in Kingston, Ontario) is a Canadian Member of Parliament who began serving his first term of office in January of 2006. He is a former CEO of Promise Keepers Canada. , who has extensive knowledge of the outdoors and computers, so his site flows easily. Upon entering the Web site, you'll find an essentials area that covers ``Camping for Beginners,'' ``Find a Campground,'' ``Campground Reviews,'' ``Camping Basics,'' and possibly the most overlooked camping aspect, ``Camping Recipes.'' The site also has a personal feel because a lot of the information is submitted from Web site visitors. One of the excerpts posted on the front page is a review from someone who visited scenic Wright's Beach in Santa Barbara Santa Barbara (săn'tə bär`brə, –bərə), city (1990 pop. 85,571), seat of Santa Barbara co., S Calif., on the Pacific Ocean; inc. 1850. . If you click on ``Wright's Beach'' you can observe the picturesque landscape before arrival and get some quick tips. If you need only the basics, they also are covered. If you want to micro-manage your camping trip, you can do that as well. Either way, your planning just got easier. - Nate Brown CHECK IT OUT --Oh deer: The Southern California Southern California, also colloquially known as SoCal, is the southern portion of the U.S. state of California. Centered on the cities of Los Angeles and San Diego, Southern California is home to nearly 24 million people and is the nation's second most populated region, Chapter of the California Deer Association will hold its third annual banquet and fundraiser Saturday at the National Orange Showgrounds
San Bernardino (săn bûr'nədē`nō), city (1990 pop. 164,164), seat of San Bernardino co., S Calif., at the foot of the San Bernardino Mts.; inc. 1854. . CDA (1) (Compact Disc Audio) The compact disc file extension that is seen on the computer in Explorer or some other file manager. CDA files are actually pointers to the locations of the individual tracks on the CD medium. See CD-DA. has been instrumental in funding and providing manpower for several new big-game water projects in the San Bernardino National Forest San Bernardino National Forest has two main divisions which are the San Bernardino Mountains on the easternmost of the Transverse Range, and the San Jacinto and Santa Rosa Mountains on the northernmost of the Peninsular Range. and other areas in the region the past three years. Ticket prices start at $65 per person for the dinner. Information: (310) 973-8148, (909) 790-2813, (909) 237-0573, (909) 389-1537, or e-mail socaldeer(at)aol.com. --Sports show: The Tri-County Sports Show will run today through Sunday at Seaside Park in Ventura. More than 600 exhibits will be on display, including freshwater and saltwater fishing boats, family runabouts, rods, reels, lures and electronics. There also will be fishing seminars hourly, a casting contest, archery instruction and free fishing for kids. Children 15 and under are free. Information: (805) 389-3339. CAPTION(S): photo, box Photo: no caption (``Outside's Wildnerness Lodge Vacations'') Box: TUNE IN |
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