Search launched after family fails to return from Blackwood camping trip
A FAMILY of four has failed to return from a camping trip in Blackwood, sparking a police search of bushland 90km north-west of Melbourne today.

Cardboard camping
Wanted: People who don't mind camping in a cardboard box.

Rules set for marroning and camping
AS the 2009 marron season begins, the Water Corporation is reminding people that marroning, camping and other recreational activities are not permitted in drinking water catchment areas.

Sub-zero hero: Venture into New York's freezing wilderness to sample a night in the snow
It was the perfect place to set up a tent. Flat, sheltered, great view of the mountains. Nobody around. And shin deep in snow. I'd been harbouring romantic notions of winter camping for years. But not shacking down in a muddy field in damp, driving rain; no, I was after snow, and wilderness, and high peaks. Scotland would be fine, if I could time it right and cajole someone into coming along ...

RV show offers rock bottom prices
SOUTH BEND ? As the 33rd annual Valley RV and Camping Show gets under way at the Century Center this weekend, dealers say they are feeling better about 2009.

GIR Individual Event Tickets On Sale Monday, Jan. 12
MADISON, Ill. January 9, 2009: Gateway International Raceway is announcing individual tickets for the O'Reilly NHRA Midwest Nationals, the Missouri-Illinois Dodge Dealers 250, and the Camping World 200, will be available to the public Monday, Jan. 12.

Wakarusa festival announces lineup for '09
Yonder Mountain String Band, STS9, Galactic and Buckethead are among the headliners announced today for the 2009 Wakarusa Music & Camping Festival.

Winter camping challenges
Hunt Hill Audubon Sanctuary in Sarona will host two great experiences in winter camping and winter survival techniques this season. You must be a Registered User to view the rest of the story.

Welcome: Scouts enjoy trip to Stone Mountain State Park
Boy Scout Troop 238 had an overnight camping trip on Dec. 13 at Stone Mountain State Park in Roaring Gap.

Wilderness First Aid Course
Whether camping in the woods or just driving in a rural area, odds are that finding medical help in an emergency may be difficult. To help people prepare for those occasions, the American Red Cross in Nassau County is offering Wilderness First Aid training.

Cheshire, UK: Caravan, Motorhome & Camping End of Season Clearance Auction & Discount Voucher Information
Discover Leisure have over 150 vehicles available including new and used campers, awnings, tents and caravan equipment, caravans and motorhomes, including some vehicles with no reserve ready for auction on the 17th January 2009. (PRWeb Jan 9, 2009) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/leisurevehicleauction/discover-leisure/prweb1839734.htm

A buyer's market :Good deals expected as Valley RV & Camping Show opens Friday
SOUTH BEND ---- The setting may be familiar. The dealers, too.

Go with serious SLR bag
Many people like to pack a point-and-shoot camera to record the fun and experience of a good nature hike or a camping trip. For some people though, taking a camera into the wilderness is serious business.

Sierra Club teaches camping
The Sierra Club Los Padres Chapter will offer a Wilderness Basics course from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesdays, Jan. 20 to March 10, in the Ventura City Hall Community Room, 501 Poli St., Ventura. The course is designed to help attendees enhance their appreciation of the wilderness.

Stay warm on winter adventures
For people who warm to cold weather adventures, it's important to remember that preparation is key. Whether camping, hunting or fishing, these tips will help to ensure a safe and comfortable winter adventure: When camping in cold weather, dress in layers that easily adjust to changes in temperatures. Wool and synthetic materials, like fleece, are best for layering.

Reinventing the VW Microbus for the Eco-Age
A Canadian designer updates the iconic van with a diesel-electric drivetrain and a solar panel, then packs it full of high-tech camping gear. He's even lined up someone to build it.

Ibiza festival excites Bujagali campers
?We?re going to Ibiza?back to the island,? once a rocking hit in the 1990s was relived in Jinja over the weekend. With the Ibiza Camping Festival taking place at Speke Camp in Bujagali, Jinja, the mere playing of this song to start the party meant everything for the campers.

Spain 2009: activity holiday guide
Fred Mawer offers a guide to booking an activitybased breaks in Spain from walking and cycling holidays to cultural tours and camping.

Compensation for campers weighed in wake of glitch
Aberdeen Park, Recreation and Forestry officials intend to try to compensate campers who lost their camping spots at Wylie Park because a computer glitch caused the park to overbook....

Rota sends relief for Gaza
DOHA: Reach Out To Asia (Rota) has launched emergency relief operations for victims of the conflict in Gaza. A Rota delegation has been camping in Rafah since last week to make sure that humanitarian aid reaches the besieged Strip.