Deep Creek Lake State Park, Maryland
October 1, 2004
“Where the heck is Deep Creek Lake?” is a common response I get after I tell friends about my recent visit to a camp-and-boat destination high atop the Allegheny Plateau in Maryland’s western panhandle. I have to admit, that was my initial reaction as well. A lifelong resident of the Midwest,... Read more »
Outdoor Fall Clothing
October 1, 2004
This fall, you’ll find a wide variety of versatile and multipurpose camping clothes to choose from. And don’t fret; all the cool technical features and necessities found in your spring and summer gear is also available in this fall’s lineup of midlayers, soft shells, jackets and other items. In... Read more »
Gear Test: Coleman Powerpack Stove, Inferno Self-Heating Meal, Garmin Foretrex
October 1, 2004
Coleman Powerpack Stove Campers looking for a stove somewhere in between the small briefcase-sized camp stoves and the huge outfitter-type units can find happiness with the new Coleman (800/835-3278; coleman.com) PowerPack 30,000-BTU Propane Stove. This double-burner unit can run on a 1-pound, disposable-bottle... Read more »
Gear That Will Save Your Life
October 1, 2004
Every camper has his or her favorite things to take on a camping trip. Some items are for convenience, some are for the success of the camping trip and some are downright essential for survival. Some gear can save your life. These vital pieces of equipment are what experienced outdoorsmen often refer... Read more »
Wildlife: Pelicans
October 1, 2004
Many people’s knowledge of pelicans can be adequately summarized by the beginning of a poem written by Dixon Lanier Merritt in 1910: “What a wonderful bird is the pelican, his beak can hold more than his belican.” Despite the popularity of Merritt’s rhyme, it contains up to three errors, depending... Read more »
Camp Kitchen: Cooking In Layers
October 1, 2004
Presentation can be an exciting part of any meal, and layered dishes add elegance to all occasions, including a camping trip. These recipes offer good nutritional value and make for next-to-zero cleanup. Make and serve these goodies in large, clear plastic glasses to showcase their layers. Chico Taco This... Read more »
The Grand Tour
October 1, 2004
Forming the National Park Service was easy. The hard part was making its remote Western treasures accessible to average Americans. That was a job Congress left to others. So who really built America’s great national parks? Here’s a hint: The job was jump-started on May 10, 1869 — at the “wedding... Read more »
