Robert Loewendick News & Tips

News & Tips: Don’t Let a Campfire Become a Wildfire...
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Don’t Let a Campfire Become a Wildfire

Pulled over to the side of the park road, I was gazing at several charred tree trunks flanking a specific campsite. The…
News & Tips: Pre-Season Camping Gear Maintenance (video)...
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Pre-Season Camping Gear Maintenance (video)

A common early season occurrence at campgrounds is when campers discover one or more gear items are not up to par. The…
News & Tips: Wildlife in Winter Mode
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Wildlife in Winter Mode

For many hikers and campers, the winter season is a season filled with frosty landscapes and chilly sunsets, but…
News & Tips: The Benefits of Organized Winter Hikes...
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The Benefits of Organized Winter Hikes

As the creature approached, folks moved to the side of the trail to give him plenty of space. Just the sight of the…
News & Tips: Add Fly Fishing to Your Camping Adventure List...
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Add Fly Fishing to Your Camping Adventure List

Camping activities are many, depending on the season, natural terrain, and the regions' attractions. Fishing is a…
News & Tips: Last-Minute Camping Gift Ideas
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Last-Minute Camping Gift Ideas

The Holiday season is about to peak — ready or not. Hopefully, you're ready to absorb a dose of quality time with…
News & Tips: Winter Hiking Season Safety
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Winter Hiking Season Safety

The trail was covered with a couple inches of snow — obviously not winter tundra conditions — but the trail conditions…
News & Tips: Wildlife Photography: On the Edge
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Wildlife Photography: On the Edge

Watching wildlife while camping or hiking is always entertaining to some degree. Catching a few wild critters in action…
News & Tips: Holiday Cooking With a Dutch Oven
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Holiday Cooking With a Dutch Oven

As a kid, during school days leading up to Thanksgiving Day, my teachers provided much insight to what life was like…
News & Tips: Coyote Camp
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Coyote Camp

I slipped out of the tent to greet the new day that was dressed in fog. The first task was to get a campfire going in…
News & Tips: Cold Weather Tent Camping Tips
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Cold Weather Tent Camping Tips

The leaves have completed their fall, exposing the tree skeleton; sure sign cold temps are on the horizon. A small…
News & Tips: Hike Safe: Sharing the Woods With Hunters...
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Hike Safe: Sharing the Woods With Hunters

Pay attention to signs prohibiting hiking, especially in fall and winter months, as it could be closed off due to…