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South Texas style camping now offered
LAREDO ? South Texas families who might have always wanted to go camping together, but weren?t sure how to go about it, are encouraged to consider bilingual weekend campouts this winter at state parks near the Texas central coast, the Laredo area and the Lower Rio Grande Valley.

There's no camping like snow camping
It's not hard to sample winter camping in the Northwest, but training is key to staying out of trouble.

Easing of anti-camping law set for vote Dec. 2
The first major revision of the city's anti-camping ordinance is now up for a council vote on Dec. 2.

County to consider camping restrictions
Oneida County is considering restricting long-term camping.

Economy Boosts Camping
In New York State, almost 190-thousand families went camping in 2007. This year, the numbers have climbed even higher. Many experts attribute the increase to the high price of gas.

Question of the Week
Do you think Victoria appealing the judge's ruling striking down the city's no camping in parks bylaw is a good idea?

Pitch a tent for Bass Pro sales
MANTECA - Everyone is familiar with camping out early to be the first in line when stores open on Black Friday, the day after Thanksgiving.

Lakemore boy, 10, rescues friend after fall down hill
Girl recovering after breaking wrist, suffering mild concussion on camping trip Boy carries girl back to camp, gets help

DAILY EXPRESS NEWS
Kota Belud : An army officer from Unit 22 of the Royal Malay Regiment from Sri Kinabatangan Camp, Sandakan, died after he was struck by lightning while camping at Sungai Wariou at Kampung Tambulion Laut, here, last Thursday.

Cool way to enjoy the summer
CAMPING next to a glacier sounds a pretty cool way to spend a summer. Four Newcastle University students, who did just that in Greenland, predictably had the place to themselves ? at least people-wise.

Fishing for the Perfect Holiday Gift This Season?
(ARA) - With more than 50 million anglers and about 21 million hunters throughout the United States, the odds are that there's a special person in your life who loves the outdoors, and enjoys fishing, hunting, birding, camping or some other outdoor activity.

IN BRIEF
Pahrump has a number of boys ages 7-16 interested in scouting but need uniforms and gear. Donations of camping equipment and uniforms are appreciated.

James Albert Ruth - June 14, 1932-Nov. 1, 2008
James Ruth passed away peacefully on the evening of Saturday, Nov. 1, at home in Sonoma at the age of 76. Born June 14, 1932, in Hillsdale, Mich., he was an avid fisherman and enjoyed camping, hiking, golfing and travel. Jim was an artist at heart and enjoyed drawing and crafts.

Marantz's IS301 wireless iPod dock elegantly cuts the cord
Wireless iPod docks were all the rage back in 2006 (seriously, we remember nerds camping out for them ), but the trend sort of petered out as 2007 emerged and focus turned to more important matters . Now, Marantz is looking to bring it all back in style with the IS301, a Lucullan wireless iPod dock that transmits both audio and video sans cabling and includes a port-filled receiver ...

Rick Minter's OBSERVATIONS
Testing mandate to ease economic woes To help its financially struggling race teams, NASCAR has suspended testing in 2009 for its Sprint Cup, Nationwide, Camping World (now Craftsman) Truck, Camping World East and West Regional series at tracks that host any of those events.

Campers describe finding body
A fall camping trip for four young Calgarians was cut short by a grisly discovery -- the body of a slain city man, court heard yesterday.

San Jose Students Camping Out To Make A Point
SAN JOSE -- Students at San Jose State University spent Thursday night in tents to urge government officials to take action against rising poverty across the country.

Campers in spotlight
The behaviour of young people camping around Waitaki lakes will be the focus of a meeting between Oamaru police and community groups early next month.

Kiwi release a first for NZ Kiwi Camping Company
An anxious wait for the new arrival at Maungatautari Ecological Island came to a head on 8 November when the Kiwi Camping Co. sponsored kiwi chick, Te Koingo was released back onto Maungatautari.

Campers describe finding body
A fall camping trip for four young Calgarians was cut short by a grisly discovery -- the body of a slain city man, court heard yesterday. Claire Slater testified she, her boyfriend and his two cousins went to Kananaskis country on Nov. 10, 2006.

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