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Towering granite peaks preside over nearly 1,200 square miles of wildflower-laced meadows and forests. Nearly four million visitors flocked to Yosemite National Park in northern California in 2012 to see stands of giant sequoias, tumbling waterfalls, abundant wildlife and the park's other natural wonders. For a unique place to stay near the scenic park, camp in a yurt. There are two establishments renting yurts in Groveland, just 5 miles outside the park’s west gate.
In winter, Snowbird is a premier Utah skiing destination in the Wasatch Range of the Rockies, with family trails that can be enjoyed by the littlest kids and steep descents for the expert skier. The adventure doesn't stop in summer, when you can ride an aerial tram to the summit, ride a mountain coaster with a vertical drop of 160 feet or ride a chairlift to a tunnel where you will find fields of wildflowers on the other side. Although there are no campgrounds in Snowbird, you won't have to go far to find campsites managed by the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National…
Situated an hour south of Rochester in the Finger Lakes region of upstate New York, Stony Brook State Park spans more than 500 acres of hilly woodlands and steep, rocky gorges. Best known for the hiking trails that provide access to the park's three scenic waterfalls, Stony Brook also has overnight camping facilities, with more than 100 campsites for tents and trailers.
Founded in 1729, Georgetown is the third-oldest city in South Carolina. Today, the historic port city is a stone's throw from several of the East Coast's most visited beaches as well as two state parks that offer overnight camping accommodations. If you prefer to get away from the modern hustle of downtown Georgetown or the touristy hotels of nearby Myrtle Beach, you can pitch a tent or pull your RV into either Huntington Beach State Park or Myrtle Beach State Park (southcarolinaparks.com).
Anyone who's cruised down the main drag of Old Forge, Pennsylvania, has noticed a sprinkling of signs boasting "Pizza Capital of the World." It's hazy how pizza became synonymous with a tiny berg formerly known for its anthracite coal mines, but Old Forge takes its rectangular pizza trays seriously. About a dozen pizza joints greet you on Main Street alone, with more on the side blocks. While you'll find no shortage of pizzerias in Old Forge, visitors looking for campgrounds have to travel farther afield. A smattering of camping options are tucked in the mountains within 20 miles of this…
Whitewater State Park, set along the banks of its namesake river in southeastern Minnesota, provides up-close views of the surrounding limestone bluffs and deep ravines. Go for an exhilarating swim or drop a fishing line in the rushing, spring-fed waters of the Whitewater River or nearby Trout Run Creek, or take a scenic hike deep into nature along the park's extensive trail system. For overnight guests, the 2,700-acre park is home to more than 100 campsites, plus a camper's cabin and group camping options.
On the northeast shore of the Hawaiian island of Oahu, the gentle waves and pristine beaches of Bellows Field Beach Park (camping.honolulu.gov) are a destination for swimmers, surfers and anyone who just enjoys relaxing in the sun. Its location on the windward side of the island makes Bellows calmer and a bit cooler than most south- and west-facing Hawaii beaches. Overnight camping is available in the park as well as at the neighboring Bellows Air Force Station (bellowsafs.com).
Some of the wildest country east of the Rocky Mountains lies in northern Minnesota, where the boreal forest and the igneous rock of the Canadian Shield drop down into the lower 48 states. Home to the gray wolf, moose, black bear, the common loon and other iconic “Northwoods” fauna, the mixed-hardwood and spruce-fir forests, shrub-carr wetlands, white-cedar swamps and innumerable lakes provides hikers and paddlers with rich opportunities for backcountry camping.
Northern Alabama is a gently rolling terrain of forests, lakes and rivers. Many of these natural areas are accessible through national forests, state parks and private campgrounds that have improved and primitive campsites, plus RV hookups. Camping at one of these parks provides access to hiking trails, historical sites, family entertainment and lakes for boating and swimming.
The Mojave Desert presents campers with a classic conundrum -- the choice between striking out into the wilderness, relying on their wits and a flimsy shelter to protect them from the sun, or parking their RV at a campground with a swimming pool and electrical hookups so they can run the air conditioner and catch their favorite television show before lights out.
Situated on the bank of the scenic Truckee River in California's Tahoe National Forest, the Silver Creek Campground (fs.usda.gov) is a quiet and shady campground shadowed by lodgepole pine and fir trees. The campground is on Highway 89, only a short drive from Lake Tahoe, and is a prime destination for hiking, fishing and relaxing in the great outdoors.
The sandstone arches inside Arches National Park (nps.gov) have mesmerized onlookers for ages. Sculpted by eons of erosion in the red rock Canyonlands of the southeastern Utah desert, it almost seems as if these arches were carefully chiseled by ancient human hands rather than the whimsy of Mother Nature. The park contains one campground, along with opportunities for primitive camping. Plenty of other camping options exist nearby in the town of Moab and along the winding Colorado River, which carved out much of this barren but beautiful landscape.
Throughout its history, the primary mission of Camp Lejeune (lejeune.marines.mil) in Jacksonville, North Carolina, has involved the training of combat-ready U.S. Marine Corps expeditionary forces. The expansive military base has been in operation since 1941, utilizing more than 155,000 acres and 10 miles of coastland along the Atlantic Ocean. If you’re visiting family or friends stationed at Lejeune, zip up your sleeping bag for a camping adventure in one of five campgrounds less than 20 miles from the base.
There are hundreds of locations you can visit in "Oblivion," but only one is inaccessible without an official plug-in -- the Orrery within the Arcane University. After installing the plug-in, your character receives a note from the mage Bothiel that begins the Repairing the Orrery quest. Bothiel hopes to uncover the mysteries within the Orrery, but she won't succeed without the five missing artifacts. After recovering all five artifacts, you can enter the Orrery and receive a powerful new spell. Because Bethesda chose not to release this plug-in for the PS3, you must have "Oblivion" for the PC or Xbox…
When you work for the New California Republic, or NCR, in the "Fallout 3: New Vegas" video game, there is a mission opportunity at Camp McCarran that pays you for killing three enemy leaders that are causing trouble for the NCR. To obtain the optimal reward for this quest, be careful in how you carry out the mission so that you can bring back proof to Camp McCarran that you killed the enemies.
North Carolina offers a wide variety of experiences for travelers. The state encompasses the Atlantic coast, the Great Smoky Mountains, national forests and large cities. Camping is available near all of these attractions. Trusted travel guides such as "Fodor's" and "Mobil Travel Guide" recommend certain campgrounds in North Carolina as being particularly worthwhile.
Once you and your sweetie decide to spend some time reconnecting in the Arkansas woods, picking a campground is the next step. Numerous options are available, depending on your preference and taste. You can pitch your tent along a river and fall asleep listening to the rippling water. Or you can opt to snuggle under a blanket inside a cozy cabin. Many areas welcome recreational vehicles.
Volleyball is a growing team sport that not only requires athletic skills and prowess, but it also requires teamwork. Children and teens can learn about the sport through volleyball camps. In Virginia there are numerous camps that offer varying levels of instruction. Beginners learn the ropes of the game, while more experienced players work on strategies. Each volleyball camp offers its own style and technique, but the goals remain the same: to create a well-rounded, effective player.
Before the arrival of Europeans, antelope on the American high plains probably numbered in the millions. The current population is small, but carefully managed through state conservation efforts. In Texas, antelope hunting is permitted under very particular guidelines. Only about the western one-third of the state has a season for antelope hunting, and each of the counties within that region has distinct regulations. To legally hunt these game animals you must first acquire a permit, otherwise known as a tag.
One of the last true wilderness roads is the Dalton Highway in northern Alaska. The highway is 414 miles of rugged sub-Arctic and Arctic road that starts at 84 degrees north latitude. The road is often toured in combination with the Steese Highway, which starts just outside Fairbanks, the nearest connecting city for the Arctic highway. This is no place for novices, because you are in a remote wilderness. Risks of animal attacks, mosquito clouds like you have never experienced, and isolation make this bike tour a place for those with experience and gravitas.
The likelihood of encountering a bear is low, but if you camp or live in bear territory, a few precautions will lower that chance even more. Bears are extremely territorial and will attack if they believe their home or family is threatened. Other than that, the primary thing that attracts bears is the scent of food, especially during the winter months when food is scarce. You can prevent most bear encounters by ridding your environment of food and scents.
Cheerleading is a sport that begins at a very young age and progresses to advanced routines for older, more experienced teams. Before you can perform routines with complicated stunts, however, every team must first learn how to handle the basic cheerleading stunts. Once you have mastered the building block stunts, you can then increase the difficulty along with the skill of your team.
One of the toughest things for cheerleaders to perfect is their jumps. There are many drills that cheerleaders can practice on a daily basis to help them get high, stiff and perfect jumps. These drills should always be done with a coach or other athletes to ensure that everyone is practicing safe, effective cheerleading drills.
You need good coaching, teamwork and dedication to become the best cheerleader you can be. Overnight cheer camps give you the opportunity to improve your cheer, tumbling and dance skills in a fun camp environment. Four sleep away camps in the New Jersey area offer different length cheer programs for middle school, high school and college-aged cheerleaders.
Besides the obvious cheering for the home team, cheer leading is as much characterized by its stunts and jumps. With so many varieties of jumps, it is wise for novices to start with the basics. Good jumps begin with practice, which develops good technique. A proper fitness regimen will promote the athleticism needed to perform many vaults: great jumps are made possible by the toning of your legs, stomach, back and arms. These muscles are the building blocks of your jump.
Camping allows you to get closer to natural wonders like the hot springs and geysers of Yellowstone National Park or the astounding, steep-sided walls of the Grand Canyon National Park. However, it is not all about adventure; a successful camping trip requires plenty of planning and preparation. When it comes to choosing a campsite, do not just consider your own safety and comfort, also be mindful of the land, wildlife and other campers.
The Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area, commonly known as simply "the Gorge," is located east of Portland, Oregon and Vancouver, Washington. Comprising 295,000 acres of land, the Gorge provides plenty of opportunities for recreation such as boating, rock climbing and camping. To get the most out of your camping experience, plan and prepare thoroughly before venturing outdoors. Expect to encounter panoramic viewpoints, wilderness trails, waterfalls, historic communities and more.
In the sport of cheerleading, teams often create stunts in their routines. Stunts are made up of bases, spotters and flyers. In a basic stunt, there are four cheerleader bases and one flyer, who is hoisted into the air and must perform a stunt trick in the air. Spotters are there to make sure that if the flyer falls, she will be caught. These stunts increase in complexity based on level and competition.
Cheer jumps are part of what makes a cheer routine captivating and athletic. Being able to do great jumps means you must increase your strength, stamina and precision in order to nail the move each time. Simply doing jumps over and over won't do the trick. If you want to perfect your cheer jumps, develop an overall, total body plan for improvement.
Being part of a cheerleading squad is like being part of any team sport that requires rules, regulations and expectations from team members. The most effective way for cheerleading team administrators to ensure these guidelines are met is through the use of various written forms. Putting things in writing clarifies information for all parties, and, for cheer squads who typically distribute most information at the beginning of the season, these forms can prove to be valuable reference tools.
Arkansas state has a population of close to 3 million residents in its six regions. The senior population, those aged 65 and over, made up close to 14 percent of the population in 2009. Arkansas offers numerous outdoor activities with its mountains, plains, rivers and lakes, in addition to museums, restaurants and other indoor attractions. Seniors enjoy much of what Arkansas has to offer through senior centers, golf, activities at state parks and the Senior Olympics.
Western Massachusetts has year-round opportunities for outdoor lovers to pursue a wide variety of sports and activities. The Berkshire Mountains lie in western Massachusetts and provide a backdrop for bicycling, hiking, fishing, swimming and winter activities like skiing and snowmobiling. Wildflowers in the spring and turning leaves in the fall contribute to the beauty of outdoor life in this part of Massachusetts.
Golf camps offer golfers of all standards a chance to improve their game through intensive tuition. They also offer the people who work there experience in coaching, counseling, camp administration or all three. You get a chance to play on top-quality courses and work with other golf enthusiasts, some of whom may be professional players or coaches. If you work at a residential camp for kids, you also learn a great deal about teaching and childcare.
Riverside Reservoir is located near the town of Kersey, in Northeast Colorado's flat land, roughly 73 miles from Denver. The reservoir draws fly fisherman, trollers and spinners alike to head out onto the water to catch the populous lake trout, channel catfish and northern pike. Riverside Reservoir is a public reservoir, and a Colorado fishing license is required. Pick your favorite campsite and enjoy other area activities as well, including boating, swimming and hiking.
Color wars is a game played at summer camps in which the players are divided into teams, each of which is represented by a specific color. The teams compete against each other in a variety of games, tasks and challenges. Color wars can go on for a number of days and the team with the most points when all competitions are finished is the winner.
Cheerleading requires dedicated time and practice in order to learn and properly execute moves and routines. As with similar activities such as dance, cheer involves the use of a wide range of muscle groups throughout a routine. Proper training, preparation and the correct mindset is essential to executing the various moves, like jumps. Improving jumps in cheerleading is best accomplished by focusing on basic movements.
Bloomington, Minn., is a bedroom community to the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul. Wintertime sees frigid, often sub-zero, temperatures, while summers are often steamy, humid and hot. There are several options for camping around Bloomington. Some are urban and others are rural. Regardless of where you choose to pitch a tent or park an RV, prepare for Minnesota's weather to have a good time in the Land of 10,000 Lakes.
Grasshopper Flat is a seventy-one site campground on Lake Davis in northern California. This Sierra Nevada campground is a popular retreat in the summer months, and the lake provides trout-fishing and swimming. Single and group sites are available with tent-only or RV spaces. The campground is also a short trip away from an RV dump station. Camping at Grasshopper Flat is an easy process as long as spaces are available. Several other campgrounds around the lake also provide alternatives if Grasshopper Flat is full.
South Carolina has a mild climate along with beaches, forests, rivers, lakes and grasslands. Within the state are national forests, state camping areas and municipal parks or public lands. Some of these public lands allow camping, in campgrounds and in some cases unrestricted back country access. Because of the mild climate in the state, hammock camping makes an attractive camping option as it allows cooling breezes to waft over you as you enjoy the night under the stars.
According to College Sports Information, more than 800 million people play volleyball on a regular basis. Though the sport is 110 years old and is recognized throughout the world in 2011, its popularity only increased within the United States during the mid-1980s. Many camps in the nation added volleyball to their sports programs. Wisconsin is just one of the Midwestern states to offer a selection of camp locations to meet the needs of students of any skill level who are interested in learning more about this sport.
Specialist surf camps give kids the chance to hone their board skills under the guidance of expert instructors. Generally, most Florida surf camps welcome teen surfers of all abilities, though campers are required to be good swimmers. In addition to focusing on board techniques, they can also cover fundamentals such as water safety and marine biology.
Whether you are a beginner or an expert living in or around Utah, there is a summer tennis camp for you. Tennis camps can be found statewide, and their locale can range from Division I college campuses to resort getaways. Whether you are looking for a day camp or week-long instruction, a suitable camp can be easily found.
Alaska is home to many lakes, rivers and coastlines where kayakers can view a variety of wildlife and picturesque sights like gigantic glaciers and snow-capped mountains. Tour the waters and paddle for as short as a half-day trip or explore remote areas for longer, multiple-day trips.
Padre Island is on the shores of Gulf of Mexico, along the south coast of Texas. The Padre Island National Seashore protects the world's longest undeveloped stretch of barrier island, according to the National Park Service. Spend a night or two on the island by pitching a tent or parking your RV camper to experience its wonders.
Summer day camps for varying topics of interest are available in Portland, Maine. Choose from theater, science or history programs designed for different age groups. Campers can explore the wilderness, build acting skills or conduct scientific experiments to nurture their interests and hobbies while also having fun and making new friends during the summertime.
Fastpitch softball pitchers require a great deal of instruction and must spend a lot of time training and perfecting their pitches. In order to excel, pitchers must learn how to perfect the windmill technique and throw different pitches. Pitching camps can be a help pitchers dedicate time to sharpening their skills. In addition to several pitching camps, individual instructors offer training located in West Virginia.
Children with disabilities and their parents are frequently told the things they can't do. Going to camp is a childhood activity that all children can experience but finding a camp that will understand the unique needs of your child with disabilities can be tricky. Several camps in Alaska specialize in creating a camp experience for children with different disabilities.
Specialist sports and fitness camps are a great way for teens to get in shape, as well as learn a range of skills and socialize with others of the same age outside of school. Outdoors sports and fitness camps can be held all year round in Hawaii, including on its world famous beaches, thanks to the state's great climate.
Waterparks are a way to stay cool and have fun during the summer in Connecticut, but with the advent of indoor waterparks, they can also be an entertaining choice for the wintertime as well. Most of the large waterparks in or near Connecticut boast lazy rivers, multiple water slides and even large wave pools that can keep a family entertained for hours.
Develop skills for your sport, explore nature or learn how to fish by signing up for summer camps. Chemung County, New York, is located on the southwestern part of the state and provides county residents and visitors numerous options for summer camps specializing in various programs for sport, recreation and more.
