pest control in house, bugs inside and birds in attic?

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Paul

Moved out to the boonies last year and the bugs are driving me nuts, i just got 2 cans of othor home defense and sprayed inside and out and hopefully that will work well but i cant really be too mobile in my attic to spray. I know for a fact there is a family of birds up there, i see them going in and out of the eves. whats the most potent bug bomb I can get, I want something I need a hazmat suit to own.

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You need to tighten up the roof, screen vents, close holes, etc to eliminate the birds. They in turn bring other critters and bugs. Older homes are hard to completely seal up, check the foundation, under porches, etc. Home Defense is a good barrier but if you already have bugs in the walls, then you aren't reaching them.

If you want to Nuke your home, first plug what you can, remember you still need ventilation in the attic, use screen. Then contact a pest exterminator who will tent your home and gas it. They use chemicals you cannot attain. Remember to plug the house first, least you gas and then get a new crop coming in from outside.

Hi Gear Corado 8 Tent Question?

Flower84

Hi we're looking to buy a large family tent with a good living area, with plenty of full height area. We really like the Hi Gear Corado 8 tent. Its perfect for us in all areas except one. We really like to have a porch area that is seperate from the internal carpeted living area. Ideally one with a ground sheet and a front that can be fully closed up or opened right up - its a good place for kitchen stuff and our dog to sleep :)
As far as i'm aware there isn't any Hi Gear add on you can get for the Corado 8 (please correct me if there is), but does anyone know of anything that would fit with the Corado 8 that may be another brand??
Thanks a lot

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It appears that Hi-Gear is a UK brand. I've never encountered one, so I can't comment on its quality. Coleman, Eureka and Wenzel make 6- or 8-person tents, (Eureka even has a 12-person 3-room behemoth they call the "Condo"), with an attached screen room with floor, divider and closable window flaps, ranging in price from $150 (Wenzel) to over $800 (Eureka Condo). I didn't check to see if they were all available in the UK, but I'd be surprised if they are not. However, with the favorable (from your perspective) exchange rates, it might be worthwhile to buy from US-based reseller and pay for shipping, duties and VAT, and still save money.

Two comments about this type of tent. Reviewers almost universally agree that it takes two adults to set one up, so consider that before buying.

Also, an attached screen room might be nice for lounging, reading or playing games out of the reach of mosquitoes, but I would recommend _not_ eating in one, and certainly _NOT_ cooking in one. Insects and animals are attracted to the smell of food, and even if you clean carefully you will likely leave some crumbs behind. And fire inside tents is a very bad idea.

My suggestion is to look at a nice size tent, something you can sit around in if necessary when it rains, and get a separate screen room or easy-up canopy with screen walls to use as your kitchen/dining area. Setup the kitchen/dining area at least 25 feet from your tent.

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What are the major accessories I will need for camping besides a tent and Air Mattress?

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xylem

I am a first time camper, yea I know it is sad but I have just purchased my coleman tent and air mattress and I was just wondering what other esential camping accessories I will need? Also, any camping tips would be most helpful! Thanks

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My hubby and I just started tent camping with friends two years ago, and it took us a while to figure out everything we needed (btw, good start getting an air mattress!). Oh, and don't forget to waterproof your tent BEFORE the trip with waterproofing spray sold at sporting goods stores!

Here's my abbreviated packing list. You have some items already (obviously), but I've highlighted items you might still need to purchase:

SHELTER:

-Tent
-Tarp to Go Under Tent (should be the same size as tent base, not much bigger or you'll have to fold it under. This keeps the tent bottom dry, and you don't want rain collecting on the tarp and rolling under!)
-Air mattress
-Air mattress pump
-Sleeping Bags / Pillows
-Extra Blankets (1 per person in case of chilly weather)
-Beach Towel (for when you track mud all over your tent)
-Lantern (battery-operated) to hang in tent
-Foldable Chairs / Lawn Chairs (to sit around fire)
-Rope or Line to hang items to dry on - like wet towels


FOOD:

-Hand Axe (to chop fire wood)
-Long-reach lighters
-Fire-starting kindling twigs (buy them from camping supply stores - they're wood chips soaked in some fire-starting chemical)
-Pie Irons (to cook food in over the fire - these are ESSENTIAL!)
-Campfire Fork (to roast weiners, marshmallows on)
-Food (should include basics like eggs, bread, peanut butter, deli meats, cheese, butter, hot dogs, s'mores makings, pop, juice, tea, coffee, ketchup, mustard, brownie mix, pizza sauce, pepperoni, potatoes, oatmeal, beef stew, trail snacks, chips, popcorn, etc.)
-Campfire Cooking Pot
-LARGE Cooler with ice
-Egg Holder Storage Case (designed for camping trips)
-Plastic Utensils, Cups, Paper Plates
-Garbage Bags
-Giant Ziploc Bags (to place singed pie irons in when packing to come home)
-Sharp Knife
-Rubbermaid Tote to wash dishes in
-Dish Soap
-5-6 Dish Towels
-Campfire Glove (heatproof gloves that allow you to pick up hot logs off the fire, or hot pans)
-Mugs (for coffee & tea)
-Kettle to boil water (should be campfire safe)
-Bottled water - large quantities
-Picnic Table Cloth (campsite picnic tables are dirrrrrty!)
-Can Opener
-Travel Cutting Board
-Aluminum Foil & Ziploc Bags
-Non-Stick Cooking Spray

CLOTHING / HYGIENE / SAFETY:

-Standard clothes
-Extra socks, 1 pair extra walking shoes
-Rain coat, poncho, or garbage bags
-Bug Spray
-Sunscreen
-Usual Hygiene Products (forget shampoo if it's a short trip - you're allowed to be dirty when tent camping!)
-First Aid items (bandaids, benadryl, calamine lotion, antiseptic cream, aspirin, immodium AD, etc.)
-Hand Soap
-Towels (in case you get soaked in rain)
-Hand Sanitizer

FUN / OTHER:

-Deck of Cards / Travel Boardgame
-Camera / Extra Batteries
-Flashlights / Extra Batteries
-Fishing Pole / Tackle Box
-Lots of Cash to buy firewood near campsite - it's expensive!
-Wallet, ID, Cell Phone

Phew! It seems like a lot, but skip here and there and you'll be wishing you had these items when you're at the campsite. It's worth filling up the car with Rubbermaid Bins filled with this stuff. Oh - don't forget Rubbermaid Bins to put all this stuff in! You'll need to keep your possession and food waterproof if it rains!

Have fun!

How to host an old fashioned camping trip?

Sarah <33

15 people, 1 car, camping, lake. How? Foods, car activities, anything?

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15 people + 1 car = impossible. How are you going to fit everyone's gear in, let alone 15 people? First of all, I suggest you rent a couple of vans for the occasion. There is no way you will be able to fit everything in one. And you wouldn't want to skimp on gear would you?

As far as activities in the car go, you can play some games, including:

- The Packing Game: as a group, you decide on a location. Then everyone goes around and says something they are going to bring. The first person starts with the letter A, next person with the letter B, and so on. The catch is, you have to remember what everyone else said in order after you said what you will bring.
- Twenty Questions (Animal, Vegetable, Mineral)
- The ABC Game: have to look for all the letters of the alphabet in order, can use license plates, billboards, etc.
- The Animal Game: you go around and say the name of an animal, and the next person has to say an animal that starts with the last letter of the animal the last person named. You can switch it up too, do geographical locations or cities.

Also, nothing is better for road tripping than singing really loud and annoying songs. That's usually how our road trips go anyways.

As far as food goes, you can really do anything. Some of our favorites are:

Pie Iron Pizzas:
Loaf of bread
1 jar pizza sauce
1 4-cup bag shredded mozzarella cheese
1 bag pepperoni
Other toppings as needed (mushrooms, peppers, etc.)
Garlic powder
Cooking spray
Pie irons
Spray the inside of your pie iron with cooking spray. Take two slices of bread, and spray one side of each with a bit more cooking spray. Sprinkle with garlic powder. To the other side of one slice, add pizza sauce, cheese and pepperoni. Put other slice on top. Close pie iron. Place over hot coals on the fire until cheese is melted and sauce is hot. Serves 10+

Hamburger Dinner:
2 lb ground beef
8 potatoes
8 carrots
1 onion
salt & pepper to taste
aluminum foil
Divide meat into 8 portions. Shape each portion into a patty and place on a sheet of aluminum foil. Wash potatoes and carrots well. Cut into thin slices, divide into 8 portions, and place on top of hamburger patties. Add sliced onion and salt/pepper if desired. Wrap with foil using heavy duty foil. Cook on rack about 1 inch over coals for 15 minutes on one side and 5 minutes on the other. Serves 8.

Sunshine Enchiladas:
2 lbs ground beef
1 onion, chopped
32 oz chili beans
1 c ketchup
8 oz tomato juice
2 c shredded cheddar cheese
1 bag corn chips (we prefer Fritos)
salt & pepper
chili seasoning
Brown meat and onion together in kettle. Add chili beans, seasonings, ketchup, and tomato juice. Cook, stirring frequently for 30 minutes. Remove from heat. Add cheese and stir. Serve over corn chips. Serves 10. Great for a portable meal as well, if you get individual bags of Fritos you can pull all the fixins in there, grab a fork and take it anywhere! Serves 10.

Chicken and Rice:
2 c cooked, boned chicken (we bring a few cans of chicken - super easy and portable)
10 oz cream of mushroom soup
10 oz cream of chicken soup
1 c milk
2 c minute rice
water
Drain broth from chicken and add water to the broth to make 2 cups. Combine chicken broth, milk, and soups in a kettle. Stir well and bring to a boil. Dice chicken into bite-sized pieces and add to boiling mixture. Bring to a boil again and add rice and stir. Remove from heat, cover, let stand until rice is tender. Serves 4-6. This one is super easy because you can make it in one pot!

Good luck!

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What's a fun thing I can do with my family this summer that doesn't cost to much?

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monique

My and my family want something fun to do this summer but we can't think of anything.

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How about you go to the park and have a picnic and play some frisbee or volleyball. Pack a basket with some sandwiches and drinks, blankets and a net and you can spend a day laying around, eating and playing some games.

Someone suggested camping, but that can get expensive. I know it sounds cheesy and all, but a couple of my friends go "camping" with their families in their backyards. Set a a couple tents, get a grill going, make some smores, ghost stories, and other camping activities.

Another camping related thing could be going to a local National Park on the free no admission days. The upcoming days are July 18-19, 2009, and August 15-16, 2009. Here's a link for more information:

http://www.nps.gov/findapark/feefreeparks.htm

Also look around for "free" no admission days to your local museums or zoos.

You and your family could also do a family movie night or have a themed movie marathon, a friend of mine invited me to her family's 80's movie night and surprisingly it was a awesome time, we watched movies the whole night.

Another idea that's pretty fun, but hard work nonetheless is to have a yard/garage sale, it'll be a bonding activity and it'll get you guys some cash too.

Something else would be to volunterr together, I know it seems lame and all but most of the time you meet some good people, have some free food and help others. Me and mother has volunteered a couple times together and it was a blast.

Also look into your town sponsored events, possibly a festival of some sort. This past weekend my town had a "Gold Strike Festival" (I live in Colorado) and they had multiple performers and concerts throughout the past few days; all for free.

Hotels in Branson missouri that are cheap?

lisha141

My family and I are planning on going to Branson in July sometime and I was wondering what are some cheap but nice hotels around...

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Better than hotels.com....Expedia.com is better.

I've been to Branson MANY times.

A good way to get CHEAP stay and show tickets is to sign up for a time-share sales presentation. Yeah, you gotta suffer through 2-hours of high-pressure sales tactics but hold your ground if your not interested and you'll still get your show tickets and cheap lodging.

If that's not your cup of tea...

Depending on where you want to go and do, EconoLodge Branson West is furthest from downtown Branson, but closer to Silver Dollar City. I paid less than $70/night...and it's not the greatest place either.

Howard Johnsons is close to downtown without being on the strip. It's high on a hill near the wax museum. I stayed there in early June a few years ago and got a room for less than $80/night and was VERY nice.

I heard Mountain music Inn is nice too. My parents stay there a lot.

The cheapest place to stay would be to camp out (pop up camper or tent) on Table Rock Lake at Baxter campgrounds.

I grew up camping on the lake; as an adult, I stay in the hotels because I don't feel like hauling all my camping gear 4.5 hours just for two nights.

As for restaurants...you can't go wrong with Ruby Tuesdays and Cracker Barrel. Dockers is a terrible place. My husband and I got sick on Thanksgiving food there. We later heard from many locals the place was bad. I think they were closed for good the last time I was in Branson

Good luck and have fun.

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is it possible to go camping on the beach somewhere along the new jersey shore?

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Jeffrey

A group of friends and I wanted to go camping, but also wanted to go to the beach, so we decided to combine them both and go camping on the beach. However, we're unsure if that's actually allowed somewhere along the NJ shore.

Would you be allowed to set up a tent and stay overnight on the sand? And if so, where?

Thanks!

Answer
plain and simple no. there just isn't any place to camp on the beach in NJ. Maryland has some nice beach camping at the National Seashore there.

what is a good sleep away football camp for a 17 year old near NJ?

Starvin Ma

My son needs to work on his football skills and im not sure the best place to do it. I would also like for him to have the experience of staying overnight.

Answer
Pedobears camp for children.

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What are some unique decorating ideas for a Halloween camping trip?

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kleigh023

My family is going tent camping in a few weeks at a state park. There will be a contest for the best decorated camp site and I'm looking for ideas to make it really unique. Thanks for any help.

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Here are some decorating ideas and unique recipes!

http://www.ehow.com/how_4515060_decorate-scary-halloween-party.html
http://www.ehow.com/how_4522857_make-halloween-brains.html
http://www.ehow.com/how_4522792_halloween-cheese-spread.html
http://www.ehow.com/how_4522833_halloween-popcorn-balls.html
http://www.ehow.com/how_4522830_make-jackolantern-cupcakes.html
http://www.ehow.com/how_4522820_low-fat-minipumpkin-cakes.html
http://www.ehow.com/how_4517747_creepy-egg-eyes-halloween.html
http://www.ehow.com/how_4515233_make-mummy-treats.html
http://www.ehow.com/how_4522955_halloween-macaroni-cheese.html
http://www.ehow.com/how_4522870_make-football-cookies.html

What are fun things to do with Chinese exchange students?

hallie

My family is hosting two chinese students this summer. My teacher (who is running the program) has asked me to think of some fun things to do with all the students and some field trips to go on and i'm stuck on what to do! Any Ideas?

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Neat.

* Family get together (when's the next time Grandma going to get a chance to meet real Chinese people, as opposed to just hearing about them on TV?)
* Local sporting event (baseball, basketball, hockey...)
* Local carnivals or festivals
* Local landmarks / sightseeing
* State fair
* Farmer's market
* Local history/cultural museums
* Zoo / Aquarium
* Amusement park
* 4th of July celebration w/fireworks
* Outdoor picnic / BBQ
* Outlet mall
* Go to a "Chinese" restaurant
* Go to an authentic Chinese restaurant
* Go to a local famous restaurant - anything that isn't in China
* If they wish to show you how to cook a Chinese dish, try going to a Chinese grocery store
* Political rally for Obama or Romney or other local politician

In general, anything that is unique to America, or even better, to your city or area. If they're from a big city, take them into the wilderness or to a farm. If they like the outdoors, go on an overnight camping trip somewhere - even if it's just setting up the tent in your backyard.

Having them meet as many different people as possible is also a good idea. That's why I listed Family Get Together. Could be something informal, or a reunion, or even your 3rd cousin's wedding. The idea is to show them what real life Americans are like - not the ones they only see on TV or in movies.

Anything that is important to you is a good idea. If your family goes to church on Sunday - they're going. You or sibling is on the little league team? They're going to a game. Sunday dinner with Grandma? Yeah they're going.

At the same time, give them a chance to share their culture with you as well. If you have a Chinese restaurant that serves authentic Chinese food and not just stuff like General Tso's Chicken (which I guarantee they've never had before) going there will not only give them a comforting taste of home but also show you what their life in China is like.

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How is Iceland in summer?

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Haje

How is iceland in the summer? Does it ever get under 10 degrees? What are the average temperatures? I'm vert interested in going hiking/camping there in the summer, and don't know if I should bring a camping hammock or a tent? Any suggestions will be great, thanks

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Iceland is not a single climate zone. It varies tremendously, from rainforest-level rainfall in the south to desert in the northeast, and likewise with temperature.

The average Reykjavík july high is something like 16C, with several degrees colder at night. *But there is variation day to day*, so yes, below 10C is possible even in Reykjavík. Up in the highlands, it's probable.

I've hammock camped up here before, and while it's possible, it's a challenge. I'll go ahead and tell you the joke that everyone here learns to tell tourists at age six:

Q: "How do you find your way out of an Icelandic forest?"
A: "Stand up."

It's not quite that bad, but the forests here aren't going to be breaking any records any time soon. There are some nice ones up in the northeast by Egilsstaðir, and few other places, and even a couple nice forests in Reykjavík itself (I love Ãskjuhlíð), but the majority of the country has no trees, or only small ones. I once hammock-camped hanging on the side of a cliff in Fjallabak, but kept waking up the whole night because the cliff was crumbling and that was freaking me the **** out ;)

Go to Iceland or stay and regret it?

filipo

I have wanted to go to Iceland for the 6-7 years.
My plan is for August but money is very tight and I don't want to give up on a dream.
I am stubborn.
Most folks ask why and say it is unrealistic.
I have already started to make contacts in Reykjavik too.

I should not question it and just do what ever the fuck I want..and I will.

Is this a tad crazy?

Answer
No, Iceland is awesome. I moved here after I visited in 2011, that's how much I fell in love with the place :)

So basically your problem is money? Here you go:

1) Monitor the Icelandair website - check at least twice a week for at least a couple weeks to see what usual prices are, low prices are, etc. Check both nearby times and times in the future. When you see a ticket with a low price, grab it.

2) Use couchsurfing when you can to stay for free and meet locals (to improve your record, start hosting people where you live so people here will be more likely to host you). When you can't, use hostels. Shop around, there's *big* differences in lodging prices here in Iceland. Oh, and camping is great here and cheap or free (you can even wildcamp), if you have suitable gear for cool weather.

3) Domestic travel: rental cars are very expensive here. Bus travel is very limited outside of the capitol but is an option. Hitchhiking is free, fairly popular, and generally safe here - the only downside is, it's unpredictable. Oh, and there's carsharing websites like samferda.net.

4) Food: Restaurants are expensive. Grocery stores here are not, except on certain products (mainly imported fruit and vegetables - oh, and of course alcohol, which you can't buy in grocery stores anyway).

5) Entertainment: Tours are very expensive. But most things in the country are free. Theres no "national park entrance fees" or anything of that nature.

6) Other tips: travel off-season to make everything cheaper and increase the availability of couchsurfing hosts if you can. Of course, that means not getting the 24-7 daylight, as much green, or as warm of temperatures. But every season has its charms.

Hope that helps!

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Where can I camp that is only accessible by a boat in Florida?

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ABK

I live about 30 miles north of Orlando, FL and looking to go boating/camping. I have been to Hontoon Island but was wondering if there was any other places.

Answer
Dry Tortugas National Park
http://www.nps.gov/drto/index.htm

Where is the best place to go camping and fishing near Orlando, FL?

Tineras

Me and a few friends want to go camping and fishing (a little hiking too). We live in Orlando. We'd like to sleep in tents and build a fire if possible. It would be this time of year (spring). Thanks for your suggestions.

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Ocala National Forest would probably be your best bet. Theres a few good lakes inside that have really nice areas to pitch a tent and the lakes definitely produce good size bass. It`s about a 5 mile hike in to the lake which isnt bad at all especially since it is all flat. But Ocala is definitely your best bet since its about 45 minutes outside of Orlando

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How was your expierence in the Navy?

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C8RZnLOV3

I am going to navy boot camp here soon, I am a girl obviously I am 21 years old and very petite. if that matters any. But I am so nervous and scared. How your experience in boot camp? and whats it like to be in the navy?

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Starr - I made it 21 years in the Navy and had the time of my life, literally. Were there bad times? Sure there were. There were times I thought the Navy was as F***ed up as a left handed football bat. But those times pass and there are more good times than bad.

In 21 years, I was stationed aboard three aircraft carriers (Constellation, Nimitz and Forrestal) and made two Western Pacific deployments, one Caribbean Cruise, one North Atlantic, one Indian Ocean, three Mediterranean cruises and went to war in the Persian Gulf aboard the USS Forrestal (CV-59). I was also stationed at three different naval bases (Naval Magazine, Lualualei, HI which is now Naval Magazine Pearl Harbor, Naval Weapons Station Charleston, SC and Naval Weapons Station, Seal Beach, CA). I have seen Thailand, Japan, Australia, New Zealand, Fiji, American Samoa, the Philippines, Guam, The U.S. Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, Cuba (Guantanamo Bay), Peru, Brazil, Panama, Mexico, The Bahamas, Great Britain, Ireland, Scotland, Greenland, Norway, Sweden, Denmark, The Rock of Gibraltar, Portugal, Morocco, Spain, France, Greece, Malta, Egypt, Israel, Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Kuwait and Pakistan. Some of these places I wouldn't want to see again, ...but the majority of them were spectacular.

Boot camp was, for the most part, a blast for me. Just keep in mind they have a job to do and that is to make you a functioning sailor who is a compliment to the crew of any ship or station you are sent to. Do what they tell you, learn from them, give your best effort in everything you do and remember that the Navy is all about teamwork. You are nothing by yourself, but as a member of a highly trained and functional team you will be invincible. Your allegience is to your country and your shipmates and you should strive to never let either down.

You will make life long lasting friends who will stand by your side through thick and thin, better or worse, and literally until death. You will sleep, eat, work and play with your shipmates from now until the day you leave the Navy. The only privacy you can ever expect aboard ship will be on the toilet, in the shower and in your bunk (which the Navy refers to as a "rack"). When you are deployed, you will work 6 days per week, sometimes as much as 12 to 14 hours per day. This may sound excessive, but there is really very little else to do aboard ship while deployed and underway aside from working out at the ship's gym or studying your rating exam materials. While in port overseas, you'll more than likely be in three section duty (meaning you will have to stay aboard the ship and stand watch once every three days) which will result in your having more liberty (time off) than you'll have money to spend.

In homeport, you'll more than likely be in three section duty, ...and ship's company will work a 5 day Monday through Friday work week, usually from 0700 to 1530 or so (7am to 3:30pm for you wogs and land lovers). I don't know if the Navy still does this or not, but while you are a non-rate (below the rank of E-4) you will be given a liberty card. You will surrender your liberty card to your supervisor every day and cannot leave the ship until he or she returns it to you at the end of the work day. This doesn't apply to weekends that you don't have the duty. Once you make Petty Officer Third Class (about a year or so into your enlistment if you make rate on time) your liberty card goes away.

I was, and still am, very proud to be a member of the United States Navy. The day I retired and they piped me over the side and announced "Chief Petty Officer, United States Navy, retired, departing!" was one of the saddest yet happiest days of my life. On one hand I felt an enormous sense of accomplishment and pride in myself and the service I'd given my country for 21 years. But on the other, as I looked back at the ship that had been my home away from home for so long and saw the friends who'd helped make me who I am and what I was manning the rail for me and waiving goodbye, I couldn't help but choke back tears. To this day, I remember my years in the Navy in my dreams and, some days, miss them so much I could scream. But my days are over, and yours are just beginning.

Give the Navy a chance. Do your best and always give 100 percent effort in every task they give you. Will you come up short sometimes? Sure you will, we all do, you're human. But learn from those experiences and make yourself better in spite of them. Enjoy the time you're in the Navy and take pride in what you do and who you are, ...a sailor in the mightiest naval force ever conceived by mankind, ...the United States Navy.

Welcome to the brotherhood of the sea! Fair winds and following seas!

I am going to New Zealand in December. What do I need to do?

satirev

I have a car, I rent a room, and I have no recent vaccinations, no passport, no work visa, no equipment, etc...I know nothing about international traveling, but I am going to go to new zealand in december. I have three months. What do I do? (I have to: get a passport, pay off debt, sell my car, get a work visa, find a place to store my belongings, ...what else?) I will be camping out, perhaps an occasional hostel, and will be working odd-jobs so that I can be there for the expected year or longer. what do I do?

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I can relate because I am moving to Poland. Get a Visa and passport from your local post office. (If they do them, I know mine does.) If they don't do them go to a revenue office. Sell the car to pay off the debts (Hoping you don't have a lot of debt) Store your items with your friends (You know... Let them "Borrow" them for a year. Also maybe mow a few lawns to pay for camping equipment. Or deal drugs... Which ever you prefer. Be careful with hostels. Remember your an American and someone may try to take advantage of that. (Only slightly referring to the movie.) Get a good Back pack.

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How to plan my road trip along I-10 in america?

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Brooke

Me and a friend are going to take 4 weeks to travel from Jacksonville in Florida along I-10 (covering Alabama, Misissippi, New orleans, Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, LA) and finish up at San Diego. So I need to know how long to take to get from each state, best thing to view and places to eat how to plan motel/hotel rooms and will 4 weeks be long enough?

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Damn man, 4 weeks? Lucky you.
I've actually done this, but only in about a week and stopping in Arizona. Here's the route I took: JAX, Gainesville, St. Joseph Peninsula (camped here), Panama City, Navarre (don't miss that drive along the beach here), Pensacola, Mobile, New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Houston, Austin, El Paso, Tucson
Sorry for the book here, but there's just so much to see.
I would allot 5 days for Florida. You can get pretty cheap rooms in Panama City right on the beach at certain times of the year, and there are a couple of state parks (St. Joe is just one) where you can camp right next to the beach for about $10. Pensacola Beach is my favorite, and I think there's camping just west of it on the national seashore. There are some great oyster and shrimp places all along the Florida Gulf Coast. Stop at McGuire's in Pensacola to eat. Pensacola's a cool town too, and I would overnight there.
Cross into Alabama on the road that follows the coast. The beach is nice on the whole strip. Maybe spend one night in Alabama. Mobile isn't that great. There's not a lot to do.
I wouldn't spend any time in Mississippi unless you like to gamble. There are some nice houses along the shore in Gulfport and Biloxi, but there's just not much to do.
Spend five days or so in New Orleans. Eat po boys, muffalettas, oysters, shrimp, crawfish, beignets, and all the other awesome stuff they have. Really good times in New Orleans, particularly if you drink. To get out of New Orleans, take the back way along US 90 to New Iberia. Just south of New Iberia is Avery Island, where they make Tabasco. They have a free tour. Kinda cool. Great Cajun food in New Iberia and Lafayette. The best po boys (yes, better than New Orleans) are at Old Tyme Grocery near the university in Lafayette. And they're cheap. Do a swamp tour while you're in the area. They do them around Breaux Bridge. Just Google them.
The drive from Lafayette to Texas is really boring. If you go south to Abbeville though, then follow the coast to Cameron, it's a little more interesting. Lake Charles, Port Arthur, Beaumont can all be skipped. You're not missing anything.
You can't follow the coast from Port Arthur to Galveston, so take the road to Winnie, then cut south to Crystal Beach, then take the ferry to Galveston. Spend a couple of nights in Galveston. The "Strand" in the Downtown area is really cool and Moody Gardens has an awesome aquarium.
Spend another couple of days in Houston. You can check out NASA on the way up from Galveston if you want, but it's kind of lame (more for kids). Houston is mostly museums and food. The best donuts I've ever had were in Houston and they've got a lot of really good ethnic food, particularly Indian and Chinese. A lot of the museums in town are free and worth checking out.
Go toward Austin on 290 and hit the Blue Bell Creamery in Brenham. You don't have to do the tour (it's expensive), but at least stop and get some ice cream. They have unnamed, experimental flavors that you can get for $1 per scoop. After that, I would go to the Shiner Brewery near Spoetzl and take the free tour. After that, head west to Luling or Lockhart (people vary on what's best) to get some of the best barbecue in Texas. If you head north from there, to Elgin, they're famous for their polish sausage. But it's good in Luling too.
I would hit Austin before San Antonio. Spend at least 3 days there. Very cool town. Lots of nightlife and live music. For food, get a kolache for breakfast. Also hit Chuy's or Trudy's for Tex-Mex.
Between Austin and San Antonio, New Braunfels is worth stopping at. Actually, if you haven't had enough barbecue, there's a great place near there called the Salt Lick. Get it to go though and just eat it outside on their picnic tables. If it's the right time of year, you can tube on the Guadalupe near Gruene. Or you can go to Schlitterbahn (water park). Or both.
San Antonio is cool for the Riverwalk. I think the margaritas are awesome but the food isn't very good. Maybe two nights there. From there, I would head back north maybe to Enchanted Rock and/or Pedernales Falls. You could also visit Fredericksburg. They're more known for their German food, but I don't think it's fantastic.
Between there and Carlsbad, there's Big Bend. It's a big side trip, but an awesome area. There's one lodge in the park or you can camp, but everything fills up quickly. I usually stay in Alpine and commute down, just because it's cheaper. Fort Davis is also really cool.
Definitely go up to Carlsbad Caverns, then west to Alamogordo and visit White Sands.
Cut south just before Arizona to visit the Chiricahuas. If you look at the map, this is the little town of Portal, AZ. Great canyon and it would be a good place to camp for the night. I would spend at least 5 days in Tucson. Lots to do. The food specialties are the chimichanga, carne seca, the Sonoran hot dog, and the cheese crisp. Best Mexican food in the country in Tucson.

Where can I find arrowheads in Louisiana around Baton Rouge?

Dylan

I am living in Plaquemine, LA. I am wondering if anyone can point me in the right direction to finding arrowheads around my area.

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Research. There are plenty of resources available to those who are serious about finding Native American artifacts. Search the web, go to your local library, and consult those who know about the area's history. The Louisiana Archaeological Society is a great place to start for amateur archaeologists. They may even have a few sites where they are already digging, and they would love your help with unearthing past treasures.

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Go to the library and find out where the tribes set up towns, as well as sites of battles. Your chances of finding ancient weapons are higher if you opt for the latter, but along with a splendor of weapons, you may also dig up fallen warriors of the past. Be careful that you're not getting more than you bargained for.

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Narrow the list of potential dig sites down. Sites near water are good, because the water does a lot of digging for you and you may find some lying on the ground or in shallow water. Water is a particularly good place to look for arrowheads, because the Native Americans would go there to hunt animals that watered there. Areas that have been recently developed or plowed are also a good place to look, as the digging may be done for you.

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Try finding out where their campsites and towns were located. These areas may be protected by the government or some other organization, so make sure that you're not breaking any laws by searching in these areas before you get started. If you do go this route, make sure you do more than just search the immediate campsite. Search around as well, since over time these artifacts may have been moved.

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Look around you and examine the terrain. If you were a Native American, where would you have set up camp or hunted for animals? Search these areas first. Keep in mind that where there is now a farm, there may have been a dense forest. But the hills and rivers will be largely the same now as they were a thousand years ago.

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Look very closely once you've chosen your site. Erosion may be a factor on the artifacts. After surviving a few thousand rain storms, arrowheads may not be immediately obvious. Examine each stone carefully, and if you think you're on to something, get it as clean as possible to examine it more closely.

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Take all your suspected arrowheads to an expert, so he can help you identify the genuine pieces of history from the coincidentally pointy rocks. At this point it's up to you whether you want to keep your finds or donate them to a museum so that others can share the wonder of these ancient people.

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Please recommend an 8 or 10 person family tent for us?

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Jack

Can anyone recommend a tent that would be big enough for me, my wife , and 3 children? My youngest will be sleeping in a pack and play.

Would like a bathtub floor, good ventilation. A canopy over the front door would be a great bonus. I like the idea of divided rooms.

We are not camping anywhere very cold.. but would need something that will stand up to rain.

We are considering a family camping tent a friend is using.

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Your best bet is a 6-man and a 4-man, with the two oldest in the 4. Consider one quality tent (REI? Sierra Designs? Big Agnes?) and one cheapie (Eureka Tetragon 8?) and upgrade later. Anything over 6 is difficult to set up, is bigger than most ideal spaces (10X10) at the campsite, usually is under-engineered with poles too thin for the amount of "canvas" they're holding up, have too thin a denier of fabric, large to transport and possibly compromised with steel poles, lack full-coverage rainflys, have screen porches you will almost never use, etc. Those huge tents are great for long-term or seasonal setups but are a real PIA for typical 3-day weekend camping. The advice above regarding Costco Coleman tents is good advice, while they are the bottom-rung in quality, the low Big Box price makes parting less difficult and at least you're out there gaining experience.

Where can I rent a camping tent for really cheap?

justine

My friends and I want to go to Yosemite for like a trip and we were trying to find a couple tents that we could use. I looked at some places that were pretty steep in price and was wondering if there was a place i could rent for really cheap. I don't need anything too fancy, though it would be nice. I am looking for tents or a tent that can fit four people.

Thanks!

Answer
Renting a quality tent for family camping is a waste of money when you can buy a quality family sized tent from Coleman for less then $75. and Colman tents come with a stay dry guarantee. Besides that you don't have to hassle with bringing it back in to the rental place. A rental agency will tack on charges for damage and run up your charge card limits and when your traveling you need access to your credit for emergencies. To discover out in the middle of nowhere that your over limit is a very big hassle. Here is a link with a good price on colman tents

http://www.walmart.com/ip/Coleman-Sunlight-Ridge-13-x-11-Tent/13848688

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What is a good appalachian trailhead in between new york city and washington dc?

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bruce_eel

I live in DC and I have friends in ny. We are looking for a good place in between (2-3 hour drive) our two cities to meet and do a day hike on the Appalachian. I know this will put us in Pennsylvania somewhere - what are some good spots to meet? Thanks.

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Your goal is not realistic. The Mountains in Maryland that include the presidential retreat Camp David have the Appalachian Trail. It would take you 1 hour 15 min. to 1 hour 45 minutes to get there.

In Pennsylvania the A. T. run in a north easterly direction from out beyond Harrisburg by over an hour that would mean your friends traveling from ny would need to travel 2 hours 15 minutes down I -95 to philadelphia take the Blue route to the Pennsylvania Turnpike ( Another 20 minutes) take the turnpike to Harrisburg West exit nearly dead on 1 and a half hours.Then they would have to drive over an hour to get to trail :over 5 hours of driving total.

Say you meet near ny, it would take 2 hours 45 min. to 3 hours 15 minutes north on I-95 just to make Philadelphia then you would have to drive 2 to 2 and a half hours to meet your friends.

sorry it just won't work.

Where is a place to camp in Washington?

My friends and I want to camp out sometime but don't want to go to a camp ground because we don't have enough money. We have tents and cars. Where would be a good (probably warm) place to camp in Washington state?

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Walmart parking lot...you'll be right at home with all the RVs!

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Where are the best places to go Family Camping near Chicago or surrounding Chicagoland areas?

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Interested

I have a family of 5 with only a little bit of camping experience. I have two 5 yr olds and one 10 yr old. We are looking to enjoy a nice time getting away from the city and enjoying a variety of outdoor activities. Some of the things that we are most excited about trying includes, boating/canoeing, fishing, horseback riding, swimming, our own fire pit, biking on bike trails etc. Is there any really good places for us to explore. Most places don't seem to offer many things on our list. Like biking. We also would prefer places that have bike and boat rentals as it would be too much work to bring our own. Any ideas we want a place with a little convenience considering this is our first time as a family. A place that offers planned activities as well as options to explore on our own. Any suggestions? Please help

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The "Best Places" will be listed on http://woodalls.com/.

The "Best Places" also get booked 6-9 months in advance, make your choices quick.

State parks usually fit the bill the most as these usually are at lakes or river locations. Private campgrounds like a KOA offer the most features

good luck!

Whats a fun campground to go to near Chicago with no cops and lot of fun for teenagers?

Im turning 18 soon, and I want to go camping! Well my friends and I are throwing together a trip. We are in-visioning a really cool discrete little campground. I want it to include lots of trails, water, and hiking areas. But, of course want to get really wasted, high, etc, so need there to be no cops! Any suggestions of fun places? I prefer really wooded areas.

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the dan ryan woods, 8301 s. western, it s great, plenty of trails, water and the highest point in the city, you can see downtown from the hills. highly recommended. nearby restaurants and bars too, no cops either.

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Any suggestions for a campsite near Vail, Colorado for next summer?

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Darcy

We will be camping as a family (we have three sons ages 10, 12, 15). I'd like to avoid RV's - a tent campsite is preferable. We are hoping to find a quiet spot with access to showers. There seem to be lots of choices but it's hard to tell the difference online. Any recommendations would be very helpful and appreciated!

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Eagles Nest Wilderness Area northeast of Vail or Holy Cross Wilderness Area southwest of Vail, either is a spectacular choice for peak wildflower season of July. You will not have showers in National Forest Campgrounds or dispersed camping. However, you can obtain showers and a swimming pool in Silverthorne Recreation Center or boil water in camp to get clean.

Campground in Illinois for a young group?

Peter

Me and a few of my friends (were 18) are looking for a campground where we can stay for a night with a tent around northern IL or south WI as we are coming from chicago. Looking for a place good for a young group like us, not a family place where we have to be quiet after 9 PM. If you know a good place let me know, thanks.

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Based on my knowledge, the Lake Louise Camping Resort in Byron is great. Well, they get natural sand beaches and many other great facilities.
Info: 8840 Route 2, Bryon, IL 61010, (815) 234-8483

Other recommendation include:
**Emerald Trails Campground in Crete
3132 East Goodenow Road, Crete, IL 60417, (800) 870-8357
Itâs next to Lake Jewel and get nature trails, stores, pavilion, playground and swimming pond etc.

**Hide-A-Way Lakes in Yorkville
8045 Van Emmon Road, Yorkville, IL 60560, (630) 553-6323
It can be found close to Fox River. This campground features a number of nature trails for great hiking experience, horseshoe tournaments, game room and playground. It might be what you want.

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How to choose a family base camping tent?

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Ivy

I am planning to buy a family camping tent, what things should I consider?

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1. Consider how many people will be sleeping in the tent and if you'll be requiring one or two tents to house everyone. Make sure you have enough room for everyone to be comfortable. Every tent has its dimensions specified on the package, listing how many people it will house and how big it is. If you're looking for roomy comfort, subtract the number of people the tent says it will hold by one or two.

2. Figure out what style of tent will best suit your needs. There are two basic types of tents: dome and cabin. While there are a variety of styles of both, each has its own advantages and disadvantages. A dome tent is easier to assemble, having only two poles for the tent and one for the top cover. Since it's shaped like a dome, you'll give up some space in its height. A cabin tent offers more room since it is built in a square shape, but because it has more poles, it can take longer to assemble and be heavier to carry. If you're looking to house more than four people comfortably and have only one tent, a cabin tent is probably the best option.

3. Consider what extra requirements you need in your tent to properly accommodate you and your group. Do you want an extra attached screen room or a tent with several rooms? Do you have a tall person in the pack that will want to stand up straight while inside the tent? Will you be spending large amounts of time inside the tent? All of these things need to be thought out before you buy a tent. There are many varieties of tents on the market that come at a variety of prices.

4. Think about the area where you will be setting up your base camp tent and what the weather will be like. If you'll be camping in a cold region, you don't want a tent that has a screened top with a liner that allows more air inside. You also don't want a tent that allows little ventilation if you're staying in a hot area.

5. Consider the camping experience of the people you're camping with. If you're a novice camper, you might want a tent that's easy to set up. Generally, the fewer poles you have to deal with, the easier it is to set up and take down and the lighter weight.

http://www.quictents.co.uk has quality family tents, you can have a look.

Looking for a campsite in southwest UK, dog & child friendly, on a beach, near a train station?

Sarah

I'm looking for the above for a family camping holiday (tent not caravan) in August. Any recommendations would be fab. A campsite with a kids play area would be marvelous!!

Answer
dorset has a family friendly one dont know if they allow dogs its on a beach dont know if near train station

HERSTON CARAVAN AND CAMP SITE

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What are some good camping sites that are in Texas?

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This summer my family and I are going to go camping some place in Texas. Preferably near a river, mountain, or a lake. As long as it's pretty. And it has to be at most 5 hours from Beaumont. Thanks! (:

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There are many state parks, 25 or 30, within 5 hours of Beaumont . Here is a Texas state park site .
One thing to remember when camping especially in south east Texas is alligators . Check with park personal . Also mountains are about 11 or 12 hours away in west Texas .

Where can I go primitive beach camping in Florida?

porkstar3

My wife and I love to camp on the beach. There are numerous places in Texas and Louisiana where you can set up a tent either very close to the sand or on it. Any suggestions?

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You can get a back country permit to camp directly on the beach at Canaveral National Seashore In New Smyrna Beach. This is a "hike in" only location, so may have the entire twelve miles of beach to yourselves.
Most of the locations already mentioned by other answerers are in developed parks and while quite nice, are still developed and you will have plenty of neighbors.

You can also go to Everglades National Park and primitive camp on Cape Sable. You cannot reach this place by car or foot, only by boat.

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Fill in the blank~!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!?

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Vocabulary Words:
Sympathy
Terrain
Typical
Unconscious
Utensils
Wage
Waver
Withdraw
Yield

I so wish I were __________________ right now. Mom and Dad made me take this stupid camping trip with thenm and my baby brothers. They have absolutely no _________________ for me! Oops! Jonah just knocked over the tent. How _____________! Now Darren is loudly banging our cooking ______________ against a rock. Help! I wish I could ________________ to my own room---- but Idonât even have a room here !
The ___________ is so rocky Idonât know how Iâm ever going to sleep on the ground. What were Mom and Dad thinking? They didnât even _____________ in their decision about our family vacation. I tried to talk them into going to Extreme-Skateboarding Village, but they wouldnât hear of it. They threatened to leave me with a baby-sitter, so I had no choice but to __________- and put away my skateboard.
Great. Now Jonah and Darren are pretending to a battle. I guess Iâd better join in the fray. En garde!

I need an answer by 6:00 P.M May 23rd 2011.
Thank you!!!

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1. unconscious
2. sympathy
3. typical
4. utensils
5. withdraw
6. terrain
7. waver
8. yield (give-in)

Could not use "wage"

Rate This Newspaper Article?

Mike597

Hi,

Here I have a newspaper article I am planning on submitting soon, a little late judging by the time of the event but better late than never! Could you please suggest any (large or small) changes or alterations that could/will improve the piece. Also if you find and spelling or grammatical mistakes if you could points those out for me too please. Cheers

Here it is:

My name is Michael Parsons and I am an Explorer Scout from Hailsham. Last year I represent East Sussex and the United Kingdom at the 2011 22nd World Scout Jamboree in Sweden. The World Scout Jamboree happens every 4 years in a different country of the world, and is a worldwide gathering of Scouts from nearly 200 countries, more countries than the Olympics! The total number of people on site just tipped 40,000! With such a blend of cultures and ways of doing things, it was hard not to immerse yourself in the wide variety and to learn from it. A key point surrounding the Jamboree was Sustainability as well as global cooperation, this means we were able to discuss global issues with all sort of people from different backgrounds, which opened up our eyes to new perspectives. Participants will live in tents on sub-camps with others from all over the world, and for 2 weeks we took part in a wide variety of activities with Scouts from other countries and cultures. Following the Jamboree we each had a chance to take part in a Home Hospitality. Home Hospitality was us visiting and staying with a family of a Jamboree participant who was also present. Being that our country was The Netherlands, we got a good insight into the Dutch way of doing things and learn much about their culture and a few old yet not forgotten traditions. We all came back, after the experience of a lifetime, changed people.

Thanks in advance for your response.
10 Points for best answer

Cheers

Mike

Answer
I think it's perfect. Don't change a thing.

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Looking for really cool places around Washington State?

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jeli

Looking for awesome little known or very cool places around Washington State to visit/hike/camp. Our trip will take us from Port Townsend area down to oregon border and back.

Answer
Mount St Helens
Olympic National Park
Washington side of the Columbia River Gorge
North Cascades National Park
Dry Falls
Mount Rainier

Where are the best areas to go camping in Washington State?

flight777

Preferrably scenic spots and places that have a variety of activities. Campsites needs to have hookups and facilities for Truck Camper rigs. Thanks.

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The state of Washington has some great state parks that have some campsites with hook-ups. The hook-ups don't include sewage hook-ups at the campsite, but they have a dump station you can stop at on your way out. Some of the more popular ones take reservations. Their website and reservation system also includes some nice camping at parks owned by Tacoma Power. Some of my favorite state parks include Deception Pass, Seaquest, Steamboat Rock.

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