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    Block party held in fire crews' honor  Feb 11, 2008
    The team fought the blaze until winds finally calmed about 2 a.m. Residents brought out camping gear so the firefighters could sleep in the yards. Then the sprinklers went off. (San Diego Union-Tribune)

    More of this story  Jan 25, 2008
    I have camping gear with me, Valderrama said, but I don t have to use it. Strangers take him in and provide for him. (Rockingham Daily Journal, NC)

    Hilton: Misfit witha mean streak  Jan 13, 2008
    The deputy responding to the call found Hilton parked in some woods on the side of the road with camping gear sprawled out on the grass. On the video, Hilton is animated and chatty. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

    Ice pioneer Thompson to explore remote New Guinea glaciers  Jan 6, 2008
    The mining company Freeport-McMoRan, operating nearby, has agreed to airlift his dozen-member team to Puncak Jaya's heights by helicopter, along with six tons of equipment - electro-mechanical and thermal drill systems, radar to gauge ice thickness and map the underlying rock, winch and cable, boxes to preserve core segments, high-altitude camping gear, and supplies. They'll find glaciers very different from those Allison saw. (Boston Globe)

    Simple Storage Solutions  Jan 4, 2008
    Install sturdy wall shelving, then store items in categories e.g. camping gear, fishing tackle, car maintenance products. Living Rooms. (Suite101.com)

    Blogs can be an advantage for select small business  Dec 28, 2007
    For other companies, Risdahl said, it can be challenging to find a legitimate reason for blogging unless the sector served has a steep learning curve (like wine), a lifestyle associated with certain products or service (like camping gear or pet products) or a social mission (like improving the environment or donating a portion of revenues to charity). Even in those niches, Risdahl said that companies needed to focus on a strategy for their blogging and figure out if they had enough to say. (International Herald Tribune -- Technology)

    Everglades kayaking (and no mosquitoes!)  Dec 14, 2007
    The Ivey House also is a full-service outfitter for Everglades explorers, offering everything from guided multiday trips through the swamps, to rental canoes and camping gear for those setting off on their own, to shorter day trips such as ours. And its daylong kayak trips have an unusual aspect: The minimum number of guests is two. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

    Retailer pulls bottles off shelves  Dec 7, 2007
    Mr. Southam said Mountain Equipment, which is a big marketer of camping gear and outdoor clothing, doesn't expect to take a financial hit from the action because it is selling alternative products, such as stainless-steel water bottles. He wasn't immediately able to give the sales value of the affected items. (Globe and Mail)

    Trip through history paves road for future  Nov 27, 2007
    Their metal detectors and dirt sifters hanging from bamboo tripods look more like camping gear than the tools of transportation. The workers are archaeologists, and under federal law, they are as critical to laying asphalt as the machines that make a roadbed or laborers who spread tar. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)

    Will The Silent Killer Invade Your Home?  Nov 26, 2007
    Never operate a charcoal barbeque, gas-fueled chain saw, fueled camping gear or other equipment that could produce CO inside your home, garage or tent. Never leave a car running in an attached garage, particularly with the door closed, and ensure the house is sealed against garage fumes. (RealtyTimes)

    Senior managers buy ENTEK Int'l from founder  Nov 14, 2007
    These membranes are intended for use in a wide variety of outdoor applications such as breathable, waterproof clothing and camping gear. For many years, the ENTEK group of companies has been producing its own manufacturing equipment. (Lebanon Express, OR)

    ENTEK management buys company  Nov 13, 2007
    The company recently added a new line of breathable membranes used for waterproof clothing and camping gear. Since 1996, ENTEK Manufacturing Inc. has produced manufacturing equipment for other companies in the plastics industry. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)

    Thank goodness Homer's tidbits never change  Nov 2, 2007
    We were on a Montana-style triple date: three aging friends crammed into the front seat of the pickup, and three unruly dogs lounging under the camper shell in back tucked in among shotguns, rifles, camping gear, and enough assorted supplies to assure our comfort for several days afield. Late in the day, my dog Coal and I had joined up with Homer and our mutual friend Earl down in Billings. (Missoulian, MT)

    A highway of pain  Oct 28, 2007
    Whether in costume or camping gear, he's shown smiling, mouth agape, often flanked by his son and daughter. He's animated in nearly every one. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)

    Bob Warwick, musician, artist, golfer, boat builder  Oct 26, 2007
    Before Memorial Day, the family would load it up with camping gear, motor to their favorite Lake Lanier island near Six Mile Creek and set up two 12-man canvas tents, outfit a kitchen and put out their other gear. They left their camp site set up unattended and unbothered into September, using it every weekend. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

    Assessors: Daniels' plan is wrong approach  Oct 26, 2007
    Cabelas is Hiring wrote on Oct 25, 2007 2:13 PM:" At least thats the word on the street. Now they can assess camping gear. ". A LOT OF TENSION IN CROWN POINT TODAY wrote on Oct 25, 2007 1:34 PM:" I would love to be a fly on the wall in many offices of the government center today. I bet many politicians are downing Pepto Bismal like there is no tomorrow and for many, there isn't! ". (Munster Times, IN)

    Body Found In Colorado River Identified As Texas Man  Oct 25, 2007
    Smith's car, which was loaded with camping gear, was found in a parking lot near the base of McClure Pass, north of Marble, Colo. More Stories. (KWTX.com, TX)

    Public safety log  Oct 23, 2007
    Burglary The resident of a home in the 28000 block of Sheep Head Road reported his shed and shop broken into and numerous items stolen, including a skilsaw, jigsaw, camping gear and a Chinese assault rifle. Estimated total value: 3,000. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)

    Eastern Mountain Sports opens on Needham Street  Oct 3, 2007
    Staff mingling among the kayaks and camping gear offer their services to visitors while casual confidence. President and CEO Will Manzer described the Needham Street location as one of the company s new concept stores. (Newton Tab, MA)

    West Nile virus found for second time in town  Oct 2, 2007
    Permethrin products are intended for use on items such as clothing, shoes, bed nets and camping gear and should not be applied to skin. Mosquito-proof your home. (Marblehead Reporter, MA)

    Duo saw jail flaws; left with food, clothes  Oct 1, 2007
    After tying up Johnson, they had a knife, three guns, camping gear they stole from Johnson, a wallet and a car, Wingert said. Police believe the duo had broken into at least one home previously because they left behind a rope and a walking stick in Johnson's trailer, Wingert said. (Salt Lake Tribune)

    Monday Updates  Sep 25, 2007
    Fed-up with crime, Richmond residents are once again pulling out their camping gear. Starting tomorrow morning, campers will begin pitching tents at four neighborhood parks. (NBC 11, CA)

    Gopher gulch: What to expect from winter  Sep 21, 2007
    It's a good idea to keep your emergency supplies and your camping gear together in a shed or garage. Work like a squirrel. (Daily Triplicate)

    Scouts annual popcorn sale has a new flavor  Sep 20, 2007
    Various prizes will be issued to the top sellers across the nation, such as camping gear and audio equipment. Scouts will even have the opportunity to earn scholarships for college. (Fort Stockton Pioneer, TX)

    Where were you then? And are you ready now?  Sep 15, 2007
    We keep our camping gear ready and our propane tanks full. If necessary, we can move into our tent and cook with propane for a long time. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)

    Five Green Ways to Save Money  Sep 14, 2007
    Thanks especially to the Internet, it's easy to find gently used or refurbished products of any kind: clothing, camping gear, books, toys, DVDs, computers, furniture and more. Between the growing number of designer-focused resale shops, upscale consignment stores and online sites like , and , it's hard to imagine anything you can't buy used. (Suite101.com)

    A higher Colin  Sep 14, 2007
    Irish actor Farrell found time in his glitzy filmfest schedule this week to take a Toronto homeless man on a shopping spree--for camping gear. All-around good guy Colin Farrell was reunited with an old Toronto friend on Tuesday, a homeless man whose 55th birthday prompted a day out with the actor. (National Post)

    3H Simmentals  Sep 12, 2007
    Alan works at Gerber Blades, a company that makes knives, multi-tools, flashlights, camping gear, etc. and is part of the new product development group. (Klamath Falls Cascade Magazines, OR)

    Surfing trio robbed in TJ  Sep 12, 2007
    The assailants also took cash, camping gear, surfboards and kiteboards, according to the post. Anna Cearley: (619) 542-4595. (San Diego Union-Tribune)

    Student leaders didn't withhold Paternoville info  Sep 10, 2007
    I live three hours from the university, and yet, as someone who is not a student at Penn State, I have previously logged on to the Paternoville Web site, and with the information posted, could have easily packed camping gear, got into my car and drove 150 miles to Gate A, all in time for front row seats. A local newspaper, Easton Express Times ran an article about Paternoville in July with a link to their Web site. (Daily Collegian, PA)

    Recapturing the Agua Fria River's oasis  Sep 3, 2007
    We descended with camping gear, guns, boats and all-terrain vehicles. We chopped down trees for fire, ground our wheels into the banks and left behind mementos of rotten trash, dead cattle and networks of unplanned trails. (AZCentral -- News)

    Walking for progress  Sep 2, 2007
    FREEPORT - Alborz Monjazeb came walking into Freeport Friday with no more than shoes, a 60-pound backpack filled with camping gear, a laptop, digital camera, a cell phone, and in his hand a walking stick he found in Seattle, Washington. He carries it all on his back during his 3,314 mile coast-to-coast Walk for Progress on Route 20. (Freeport Journal-Standard, IL)

    The call of the wild  Sep 1, 2007
    By this point of the summer a decade ago, Yosemite had 1,227 bear incidents, which caused $537,000 in damage to vehicles, camping gear, and so on, according to park ranger Adrienne Freeman. Bears found human sources of food to be their McDonald's. (Boston Globe)

    Secrets To Determining Markdown Dates  Aug 29, 2007
    Two more tips on when to buy: If you enjoy the great outdoors, Steiner says camping gear usually goes on sale in January. And for brides to be, if you schedule a wedding in the winter months, it's less busy, so vendors are more willing to negotiate their prices. (CBS New York, NY)

    Hunter's plans unchanged bydeer disease  Aug 26, 2007
    Every fall he unloads tools from his work van and crams in camping gear, cold weather clothes, coolers and a couple of deer rifles. Then Forsberg steers onto the Pennsylvania Turnpike and heads west. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)

    17 dead, 2 missing in Sunday leisure-related accidents in Japan  Aug 13, 2007
    In a river in Iwakuni, Yamaguchi Prefecture, 7-year-old Ren Tsuchiya from Tabuse died apparently from drowning when his parents were packing up camping gear to return home. Among mountain accidents, a man and a woman are missing at Mt. Kamagatake in Mie Prefecture, and Hirozumi Koyama, a 36-year-old company worker from Tokyo's Yachioji, fell and injured his legs while climbing Mt. Okuhotakadake in Gifu Prefecture. (News on Japan, Japan)

    US behind Afghan warlord's rise, fall  Aug 12, 2007
    Commander Mike gave Ziauddin money and a satellite telephone to fight in Shaikot, as well as shoes, uniforms, and camping gear for about 320 fighters, Ziauddin said in an interview. Later, when Mujahid's father returned from a religious visit to Saudi Arabia, Commander Mike brought chocolates to the family home and was given perfume in return, according to Mujahid's brother. (Boston Globe)

    The importance of 'danger' in boyhood  Aug 8, 2007
    Canandaigua, N.Y. - In 1958, when my pal Glenn and I were 13, our fathers dropped us off at Limekiln Lake near Detroit and left us there with a pile of food, camping gear, fishing poles, and a rowboat. For the next four days, Glenn and I were Tom Sawyer and Huck Finn floating down the Mississippi. (Christian Science Monitor)

    Recreational Equipment Inc. to start hiring for Pa. warehouse  Aug 3, 2007
    REI, which has 82 stores in 26 states, sells outdoor clothing, camping gear and supplies for outdoor sports. The Bedford County distribution center will supply the chain's 18 stores east of the Mississippi. (Scranton Times, PA)

    Read more...  Aug 2, 2007
    Notices were placed at the restrooms at Thomas Square to inform park users of the cleanup and to remove all property, personal belongings and camping gear. Frances Faria, 55, said she has lived at the park on and off for the past decade. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)

    Danish tourist search scaled back  Jul 22, 2007
    His son Kenny said they were giving up hope of finding Mr Sorensen alive, after being flown over the snow covered summit, where the young tourist's ice-encrusted backpack, containing camping gear, a tent and his passport, was found abandoned. Inspector Brian Edmonds said witnesses have revealed Mr Sorensen spent the night in a shelter hut before he was last seen walking through snow on the base climb on July 5. (The Australian)

    Missing mountain backpacker slipped and fell: police  Jul 22, 2007
    Kasper Sorensen's ice-encrusted backpack containing camping gear, a tent and his passport was found abandoned on the peak of Cradle Mountain. Mr Sorensen spent the night in a shelter hut before he was last seen walking through snow on the base climb on July 5. (The Age, Australia -- Breaking News)

    Fathers, sons gear up for tripThey will camp out near Cooperstown to share Cal's big moment  Jul 19, 2007
    That's why the fathers and their sons are packing tents and camping gear for a four-day, three-night jaunt to Cooperstown, N.Y., next week ... "And I finally met someone else crazy enough to do it. Besides, out of all the other people I approached, George had the newest camping gear.". (Towson Times, MD)

    Quint’s Army & Navy closing its doors after 86 years  Jul 18, 2007
    Quint s still sells work clothes, work boots and military surplus the core items since its founding along with jeans, T-shirts, sweatshirts, coats, camping gear, flags, military patches and pins. It has retail and wholesale customers and has four full-time and five part-time employees. (Scranton Times, PA)

    Invasion of the nanny snatchers  Jul 11, 2007
    For one nanny, she bought camping gear because she knew the caregiver was going on a big trip. For another, she paid for driving lessons. (Globe and Mail)

    Glastonbury's biggest fear: a shortage of wellies  Jun 21, 2007
    Retailers of camping gear - including Argos, Woolworth's, the camping specialists Blacks and Millets, and the specialist welly manufacturer Hunter - are reporting a last-minute surge in demand for wellington boots, tents and waterproof jackets as the 180,000 festival-goers panic. In the past two weeks Woolworth's has seen a 65% rise in demand for camping equipment. (Guardian Unlimited -- UK)

    Protect yourself from the small predators  Jun 16, 2007
    Products that contain the active ingredient permethrin are recommended for use on clothing, shoes, bed nets, and camping gear, but it is not supposed to be used directly on the skin. Go to www. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)

    Humor me: Ten tips for dads-to-be  Jun 13, 2007
    Another gift idea is to surprise Dad with camping gear for the entire family. My mom did that one year, allowing my dad to spend five minutes relaxing in the great outdoors. (KHOU.com, TX)

    Car spotted in Moreau River  Jun 12, 2007
    No bodies were found, but there was camping gear. According to Sheriff Greg White, the people that had been camping there left due to the rising waters of the Moreau caused by heavy rains Sunday morning. (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)

    Volunteers, gifts sought for first foster care camp  Jun 12, 2007
    The amount will include the cost of the activities, food, and camping gear. Honolulu Star-Bulletin. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)

    Wyoming Conservation Coalition begins project west of town  Jun 12, 2007
    Armed with shovels, picks, post-hole diggers, enough camping gear for 10 days and their hands, one of two Wyoming Conservation Corps crews broke ground Monday on Coal Mountain Road. The goal for this 10-day project is to clear garbage from four sites along the road, create parking lots and install eight-foot posts. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)

    JIM DODSON: Once a Scout, Always a Scout  Jun 10, 2007
    According to troop lore, the boys didn't have uniforms or equipment, so they used World War I surplus clothing and camping gear for the first few years of the troop's existence. They were led on camping trips and nature hikes by Albert Tufts, I.C. Sledge, the Rev. W.M. McLeod and even Leonard Tufts himself. (The Pilot Newspaper)

    It's True, Fan Says: Bob Is Priceless  Jun 8, 2007
    " A Show Of Devotion A year ago, Barrett attended a "Price is Right" taping and barely made it into the studio. This time, he wanted to make certain he was part of the audience to watch the 83-year-old Barker end his 35-year run on the show. He hadn't planned to get in line until sometime Sunday, but when he went by the studio Saturday and realized no one was there yet, he couldn't resist the chance to be first. Elizabeth Barrett drove to a nearby Wal-Mart and picked up her husband's "Price is... (Tampa Bay Online, FL -- News)

    An unsuccessful pig hunt, or was it?  Jun 7, 2007
    Participants must provide their own camping gear and meals. Cost: $50. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)

    Fun and hope  Jun 7, 2007
    The baskets are themed from Crusader merchandise to a gardening gift set to a cooler full of camping gear. The teams spent anywhere from 40 to over 200 to put the baskets together, with some offering services as well pedicures, manicures and free haircuts. (Wellington Daily News, KS)

    Relay for Life kicks off tomorrow  Jun 2, 2007
    Entertainment for the event begins at 12 noon, as team members will be settling in for the overnight event with tents, camping gear, and Team members contributed with donations for the American Cancer Society, and participate by having at least one member walking the track at all times during the 24-hour event. When not walking the track, members will be selling other items to raise extra funds, including food, drinks, and raffle tickets for gift baskets, said Jason Perillo, co-chairman of the... (Valley News, CT)

    Experienced RAGBRAI participants set to ride again  May 30, 2007
    But neither the exertion of the ride nor their ages --- Meehan is 67, Kressig is 53 --- will stop either man from bundling up the camping gear and strapping on helmets for this year's 477-mile tour of Iowa. They are also excited RAGBRAI is stopping overnight in their hometown. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)

    Jim Fifield, Former EMI Chief Executive Officer, May Bid for Music Company  May 27, 2007
    He quit as the maker of camping gear and outerwear called off plans to be sold to Fifield and an affiliate of merchant bank Leonard Green & Partners LP.. Warner Music Efforts. (Bloomberg -- Europe)

    Camp food at chef quality  May 25, 2007
    I'm ready to dig out the camping gear, some recipes and go camping. One of our favorite spots to go camping is in Old Forge at Nick's Lake. (Auburn Citizen, NY)

    Waves of tranquility  May 25, 2007
    Our bags and camping gear have been taken ahead, along with enough food for the night, and will be at our campsite when we arrive this afternoon. But each kayak has watertight compartments for cameras and provisions for the day. (Guardian Unlimited -- Travel)

    Jonesboro school shooter talks about pulling the trigger  May 10, 2007
    They also loaded up the van with camping gear such as machetes, knives and extra ammo. Despite helping load the ammunition, Johnson says he never intended to hurt anyone and went numb after the first shot. (WREG.com, TN)

    Rawlings’ parent compnay sold in $1.2 billion deal  May 4, 2007
    LOS ANGELES Jarden Corp., a diversified consumer products company with brands such as Sunbeam appliances and Coleman camping gear, is buying outdoor sporting goods company K2 Inc. in a cash and stock deal valued at about 15. 50 per share, or 765. (Little Falls Evening Times, NY)

    Millions in marijuana found  May 4, 2007
    Officials said a DEA helicopter was used to take 12 officers to the mountainous site, where they destroyed an elaborate drip irrigation system and other equipment, seized camping gear and other potential evidence and hiked out with the pot plants. This document was originally published online on Friday, May 04, 2007. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)

    IT pros can review Windows Server  Apr 26, 2007
    Jarden makes Coleman camping gear and Stern fishing line as well as Mr. Coffee brewers and Crock-Pots. Compiled from Seattle Times business staff and Bloomberg News. (Seattle Times)

    Carlsbad's K2 sold in $1.2B deal  Apr 26, 2007
    Jarden brands include Sunbeam appliances, Bicycle playing cards, Mr. Coffee, Coleman camping gear and Pure Fishing sportfishing supplies. Jarden will pay 10. (North County Times)

    Ag at Forefront of Energy Remake  Apr 26, 2007
    Other end-use products include food packaging, fertilizer, pesticides, beverage bottles, cleaners and detergents, liquid crystal displays, pains, resins, siding, insulation, adhesives, camping gear, bike parts, plastic eyeglasses, suntan lotion, medical and dental products, disinfectants, you name it. At the Energy Center's BECON (Biomass Energy Conversion) facility at Nevada, Iowa, they're trying to bridge the gap between research and real-world applications for developing products from... (Agri-View, WI)

    Jarden set to buy K2 for $1.2 bln: WSJ  Apr 25, 2007
    Jarden, which makes a range of consumer goods from cookware to camping gear, is expected to offer $10. 85 in cash and 0. (ABC News -- Wire)

    Body on beach identified  Apr 21, 2007
    Kayton said Barclay bought some camping gear and a small, black inflatable raft from Wal-Mart the day before she last spoke to him. A raft was found on the beach near his body. (Cape Cod Times, MA)

    Wedding bells, whistles, things (Shelley Widhalm)  Apr 11, 2007
    More often, they register for a wish list catering to their particular interests, such as sports equipment; camping gear; outdoor furniture and grills; furniture for their home; power tools; bathroom spa accessories; home office supplies; organizers; special-interest classes in such subjects as gourmet cooking or pottery; and additions to their movie, music or book collections. They are asking for monetary gifts and signing on to financial registries for house down payments or moving costs,... (Washington Times, DC)

    Canadian retailer to the queen struggles against Wal-Mart  Apr 11, 2007
    But when these products, like televisions, armchairs and camping gear, began rolling into Loblaws stores in Ontario, few of them went out the door again in customers' shopping carts. Chamberlain attributes that to several factors. (International Herald Tribune -- Business)

    Pedaling with purpose  Apr 10, 2007
    His camping gear is strapped to the back with a worn leather belt he found at a thrift shop. No cell phone. (Davis Enterprise, CA)

    Cold Snap Puts Chill on Easter Festivity  Apr 8, 2007
    Carrying their camping gear, visitors cross towards the Ellipse Visitors Pavilion to pick up their tickets for annual White House Easter Egg Roll, Saturday, April 7, 2007, in Washington. The National Park Service distributes free tickets, which are distributed on a first-come basis, for the event that is scheduled to be held on April 9, 2007, on the South Lawn of the White House. (The Daily Reflector)

    overturned a $1.58 billion award  Mar 22, 2007
    -based Sunbeam Inc. purchased camping gear maker Coleman from him in 1998, partly using Sunbeam stock. The Sunbeam-Coleman deal closed on March 30, 1998. (Law.com)

    Army & Navy Store owner to sell  Mar 15, 2007
    Yesterday, while Jansen waited on a well-dressed man in a white shirt and tie seeking a camouflage flashlight, Emily Bainton of Eastham picked through bins looking for camping gear for a two-year Peace Corps stint in Malawi. If not here, where. (Cape Cod Times, MA)

    Must know information in USA Weekend this Sunday  Mar 9, 2007
    Plus, get great camping gear on a budget, five tips on how to be a buff bride, an easy elegant dinner and if it's just too overwhelming, take a look at Dr. Tedd's expert headache advice. MAR11NYCOVWTYPE.tif. (Columbus Telegram, NE)

    Test Drive: Wrangler's appeal is anything but Unlimited  Mar 9, 2007
    It's for the stump jumper who's a Wrangler fan, loves a semi-primitive persona and needs a bigger Wrangler to haul more kids, camping gear, whatever. Wrangler in any size or guise is not for the casual SUVer. (USA Today -- Money)

    Love of knitting a sneaky mix of clicking, touch, comfort  Mar 7, 2007
    We toured Europe every chance we had, piling the boys into the station wagon along with our camping gear. At night, we sat around large community campfires in those European campgrounds, and the knitting became a magnet for conversation with other campers. (Anchorage Daily News)

    Mayor Delivers Two Proclamations  Mar 2, 2007
    WHEREAS, cancer is a group of diseases characterized by uncontrolled growth, and spread of abnormal cells which, if not controlled, can result in death; and WHEREAS, 202 new cases of cancer are estimated to occur in Bastrop County in 2007 and approximately 82 people in Bastrop County are expected to die from cancer this year; and WHEREAS, the American Cancer Society is a voluntary community based health organization in Texas dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem; and WHEREAS,... (Elgin Courier, TX)

    Fort Museum plans vacations exhibit  Feb 28, 2007
    It will include old vacation-oriented objects such as camping gear and clothing, photographs, postcards, stories, and hands-on activities for families and schoolchildren. Visitors will be invited to bring a camera because one of the exhibit s interpretive stations will allow them to have their picture taken in a special automobile. (Missoulian, MT)

    O'Hare Problems Continue After Stormy Weekend  Feb 27, 2007
    Molly Smith, carrying a big red backpack full of camping gear said she ended up camping at the airport after a camping trip over the weekend. "It added to the adventure," Smith said. (CBS2Chicago.com, IL)

    Public safety log  Feb 17, 2007
    Storage theft Camping gear worth more than 2,000 was reported stolen Thursday from a storage shed on Sixth Street S. in Harrisburg. Arrest Benjamin Lewis Hogan, 22, of Tangent was arrested Thursday on two counts of first-degree sodomy. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)

    A new place to put things  Feb 11, 2007
    Current equipment includes adaptive cycles, canoes, rafts, skis and camping gear. Common Ground now has the ability to obtain additional equipment in the future and better showcase it to participants and the public, which is able to rent it out. (Logan Herald Journal, UT)

    Five Days, Two Wheels, One Unforgettable Ride  Feb 4, 2007
    No need to be a pro to cycle along the coast / Pack light, bring a credit card for a do-it- yourself version of the Tour of California (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)

    More homes for homeless planned  Feb 1, 2007
    The draft action plan will be taking a close look at the county homeless count that culminated this week when homeless people were invited to the Guerneville Veterans Hall and Sebastopol's Community Church for free meals, clothes and camping gear in exchange for interviews about their circumstances. Similar events were held in the parish hall at Healdsburg's St. Paul's Episcopal Church and in Windsor's Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church's Mary Agatha Furth Center. (Sebastopol Sonoma West Publishing, CA)

    * Climbers return to Mount Hood one month after tragedy  Jan 21, 2007
    Too much emphasis was put on the climbers' failure to carry an electronic locator unit, some said, and not enough on their lack of overnight camping gear. Rescuers have conceded that a locator unit, which sends out a tracking signal, would have done little to help the stranded men, because a week's worth of storms kept rescue teams off the mountain's highest points. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)

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