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Making Camping more Fun for all

Thursday, January 5th, 2012

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Christian Outdoor Recreation: Reporting on: Making Camping More Fun for all:

If you have a camping trip coming up in the near future and you are thinking of a way you might be able to make it more enjoyable for you and your friends or family, then you are reading the right article. Many enjoy the great outdoors but some see camping as old hat and boring. When you think of camping you already know about the fishing trips and the hiking that comes with it but if you go to the same place or go fairly often and or do the same things all the time; I can identify with you, try to find another place just to break the routine and do some research on the area, such as are there falls or lakes or other scenic sites in the area? Knowing where you are going and what you will encounter will allow you to have more fun in knowing somewhat as to what you will be experiencing. For example, scenery and or old towns in the area and it would probably be far more interesting if you knew the history behind the mountain you are going to hike up. Along with that is being able to identify any wildlife or birds you may see along the way as well. Oh, don’t forget about the memories that are made in doing things together! Then when the day is just about spent and everyone is in camp, start a fire, as one of fondest memories I treasure is standing around a camp fire hearing people talk. That is a wonderful way to settle down after having a good or mediocre day! For that creates an atmosphere of sharing our views of the day as well as starting a reminiscing of past experiences and of course along with that we are roasting marshmallows for making some mores and for some just wanting a cup of coffee. Lastly, I will leave you with a tip that could make the difference between having a good time or a lousy time. If you are in a very popular area, ask how close your campsites are to others in the area as you sure don’t want to be around people that party half the night. Been there and experienced that! Hey, have a great time!
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Camping Safety Tips

Friday, November 4th, 2011

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Christian Outdoor Recreation: Reporting on: Camping Safety Tips:

Camping is a fun and enjoyable way for family and friends to get away and enjoy the great outdoors. Going camping is inexpensive and a great way for renewing the spirit. It is also a great way to get some serious family together time, to share stories, values and really get to know each other. Make sure to keep your expectations modest and focus on your goal to enjoy nature. Don’t overdo it by trying to hike 10 miles or think you have to sleep in the rough, be sure and consider all the campers abilities. Before you leave for your camping trip, make sure all the children are aware of all rules and that they must be followed. Plan ahead for the things you need to take as well as for what could happen as much as possible! Dispose of any waste properly and do not allow any food in the sleeping area. Children/kids should always be reminded to use the buddy system and never leave the campsite alone. another thing that should be said to the children is Not to run or play around the campfire or eating area, where there could be dangerous things around that they could hurt themselves on. Always teach children to respect wildlife and to be considerate of the other visitors. Every adult should be able to stop any child from breaking any of the rules to keep your camping experience a safe one.

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Yes, that’s what Memories are made of:

Tuesday, June 28th, 2011

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My son and his daughter live in the Seattle area and made plans to go camping at a lake some 9 miles off of an old trail head. The weather was perfect till they entered the old road. Then the sky opened up with rain making the road difficult to drive on because of so much water running down the road. Once they got to the end of the road it was raining like crazy, but they were determined not to let anything stop them from getting to the lake. There was still a lot of daylight left so they put on their back packs and started out knowing there was not going to be any relief from the rain! The road trail seemed to get gradually worse as there were several large water collection holes in the road with no way to get around them, so they waded through the water with it going over the top of their boots several times. It was sometime after dark before arriving at the lake with their attitudes showing some as the rain was still pouring down and they were soaked within the jackets they were wearing. My granddaughter put up the tent while my son went looking for fire wood to dry off some to make some coffee, but he never found any. He had a little kindling and a good fire starter but it would not burn long enough to get the wet wood dried out enough to keep it burning. Meanwhile my granddaughter was filling up the propane heater and lantern and without realizing it had spilled some on her soaked jeans. At this time her dad came in the tent while she striking a match to get each of them lit. In just a second of time the fumes from her pants sent up a small explosion to the to the netting in the top of the tent covering the air vent, which immediately melted; of course they did not realize that till later after they had the fire patted out on her jeans. They felt very blessed as they could have lost the whole tent! By the following morning the rain had quit and the weather was quite pleasant the rest of the morning they were there. As they left for the car, they felt they had a fairly nice time considering the circumstances that took place the day before; which of course is what memories are made of!

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Plan for Fishing the John Day River

Friday, April 9th, 2010

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Whenever possible,
launching on Fridays and Saturdays from Memorial Day weekend through the end of June should be avoided due to crowded conditions and a lack of available campsites. During this time period, the best days to launch for a less crowded boating experience are Monday,Tuesday or Wednesday.
Private land is interspersed with public land in all river sections, so it is essential to carry a good map showing land ownership. Please respect private property by camping and hiking only on BLM lands. Prepare ahead to handle possible emergencies in a remote setting, as road access to the river is extremely limited and cell phone coverage is unavailable. The maximum party size is 16 persons between Service Creek and Cottonwood Bridge. Dogs are allowed and are not counted in party size limits. Due to high fire danger, campfires and charcoal fires are not permitted from June 1st to October 1st each year. Fishing regulations are available from the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife. All boaters are responsible for complying with the regulations listed in Boating Regulations.

(John Day River Camping and Day Use)

Clarno site is 20 miles West of Fossil on State Route 218.
(It has no Camping but it does have a Boat Launch.)
Cottonwood is 12 miles Southeast of Wasco on State Route 206.
(It has no Camping but it does have a Boat Launch.)
Service Creek is on State Route 207 just South of the town of Service Creek . (It has 6 Camp sites and a Fee of $5.00 and also a Boat Launch.)
Burnt Ranch Beach is 12 miles West of Twickenham Bridge .
(It has no Toilet and has dispersed walk-in Camping as well as a Boat Launch.)
Lower Burnt Ranch is 1 mile West of Burnt Ranch Beach.
It has Dispersed Camping but it does have a Boat launch.)
Priest Hole is 7 miles West of Twickenham Bridge.
(It has Dispersed Camping and a Boat Launch.)
Muleshoe is 10 miles west of Spray on State Route 19.
(It has 10 Camp sites and Fee of $5.00 as well as a Boat Launch.)
Shady Grove is 7 miles East of Spray on State Route 19. (It has no Camping and no Boat launch.)
Lone Pine is on the N. Fork of John Day River 1.5 miles N. E. of Kimberly toward Monument.
(It Has 5 Camp sites and a Fee of $5.00 but no Boat Launch.)
BIG Bend is on the N. F. of John Day River, 2 miles N. E. of Kimberly toward Monument.
(It has 4 Camp sites with a Fee of $5.00 but no Boat Launch.)
Monument is on the N. F. of John Day River, just out of the city of Monument.
(It has Day use only and has a Boat Launch.)
(None of the sites have Drinking Water or Group sites.)

(There is a $2.00 charge per extra Vehicle ( tow Vehicles excluded)
In all Fee Campgrounds, with a maximum of two Vehicles allowed per site.)

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