‘No Solstice camping’ at Avebury
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- ‘No Solstice camping’ at Avebury
- Sunshine boost for Kerry’s camping and caravan parks
- Catfish to Host Scout Camp-uts at Golden Park
- Be careful of bees when you go camping or hiking.
- Lesser known Banff hikes make great surprise destinations
- Peak-seekers meet a stormy rebuff on Vancouver Island
- Work on youth hostel due to end
‘No Solstice camping’ at Avebury
BBC News – Apr 25, 2007
A enforcement notice has been served by Kennet District council which stops the trust tolerating the practice for stays at pagan ceremonies. A planning application has been made to install a height barrier to prevent caravans and motorhomes gaining access. It will prevent all high-sided vehicles entering the car park all year round. Brendan McCarthy regional director for the National Trust said it regretted the decision but it was the only solution.
Sunshine boost for Kerry’s camping and caravan parks
The Kingdom – Apr 25, 2007
The Irish Caravan and Camping Council revealed this week that park owners in Kerry have reported an extremely busy Easter with holiday makers taking full advantage of the good weather. "We had been anticipating a busy Easter as the indications earlier in the year were that this was going to be a very successful year for the industry" said Con Quill chairman of the Irish Caravan and Camping Council. "Caravan and camping holidays have become increasingly popular with many Irish families investing in new caravans and motor homes and are now well equipped to be able to enjoy the great outdoors and avail of many weekend breaks around Ireland" he added.
Catfish to Host Scout Camp-uts at Golden Park
oursportscentral.com – Apr 25, 2007
n Friday May 4 and again on Friday August 24 interested members of the Scouts are invited to Golden Park for the annual Scout camp-outs. Scouts can enjoy baseball followed by camping out under the stars in the outfield at Golden Park. Each youth Scout in uniform receives one free general admission game ticket a commemorative Catfish patch and the opportunity to camp out on the outfield grass of Golden Park but please no spikes. A member of the largest scout group in attendance will throw out the ceremonial First Pitch before the Catfish game!As usual family members are also invited with adult general admission tickets starting at just $5 and children tickets are $3.
Be careful of bees when you go camping or hiking.
Free with registration – Knight Ridder/Tribune – AccessMyLibrary.com – Apr 25, 2007
Bees nest in a variety of locations including animal burrows trees and rock crevices. Disturbing a hive when you’re out camping or hiking can quickly become a serious matter. Not all bees pose an immediate hazard. In fact they’re normally not a problem when away from their nest.
Lesser known Banff hikes make great surprise destinations
VUE Weekly – Apr 25, 2007
“Would you be interested in trying somewhere else?” We had already talked two friends Ross and Katy into making the trip with us and our gear was ready to go. “Sure where were you thinking?” I asked. Rummaging through a stack of oversized binders she produced a camping registry and a map of the Banff and Lake Louise area pointing to a small patch of water midway between Banff and Lake Louise. “There’s only one group registered at Taylor Lake for the night and it’s really quite pretty. ” A quick glance at her well-worn hiking boots was enough to convince me that we could trust her opinion. After a few seconds of deliberation with our companions we paid our $14 to pitch a tent for the night and it was decided. We were off to Taylor Lake.
Peak-seekers meet a stormy rebuff on Vancouver Island
VUE Weekly – Apr 25, 2007
It can be reached in a single day but is most commonly done as a one- or two-night trek with a stay at the backcountry campsites of either Circlet Lake (1 191 metres) at the mountain’s base or Kwai Lake (1 173 metres) an hour’s hike from the beginning of the summit trail and a slightly more challenging route. With two nights to complete the hike we had chosen to camp at Kwai and make the longer walk to the summit on the second day. After paying a $20 backcountry camping fee we set out slowly into the ferns and fir trees. Abundant opportunities for trailside rest breaks presented themselves with each secluded lake and whenever we stopped whiskey jacks would swirl to land on our fingers in search of an afternoon snack. By the time we reached our campsite hints of pink and orange were already teasing the edges of the clouds on the horizon. Setting up camp quickly after the 7. 3-kilometre walk we went to sleep early in preparation for the morning’s climb.
Work on youth hostel due to end
BBC News – Apr 25, 2007
The final piece of timber will be put in place on the outside of the building in a special ceremony. Environmental educationA number of environmentally-friendly features have been used in the design of the hostel including solar panels and wood fuel for renewable energy. The site will also house a camping and caravan park in the centre of the forest that covers parts of Leicestershire and Derbyshire. A small apple orchard has been planted and will eventually be used for environmental education. The project has been funded by East Midlands Development Agency and the Camping and Caravanning Club.
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