Bass Pro Shops today announced a $1 million donation to Victory Junction Gang, a year-round facility that enriches the lives of children with chronic medical conditions or serious illnesses by providing life-changing camping experiences that are exciting, fun, and empowering, in a safe and medically-sound environment.

In response to the Tony…[more]

HOT SPRINGS, AR—Just in time for Labor Day Weekend, the renovation of campgrounds Area “C” and “A” at Lake Catherine State Park is complete and the campsites will be available for occupancy at approximately 1 p.m., today, according to State Parks Director Greg Butts. Those interested in reserving park campsites should make reservations online at ArkansasStateParks.com or by calling Lake Catherine State Park at 501-844-4176.

This renovation encompassed…[more]

Have you ever wanted to learn skills that will enhance your outdoor adventures?  If you answered yes, then WOW Kansas City is for you. You can enjoy and learn about outdoor activities at the 2008 WOW Kansas City event to be held in Swope Park Sept. 26 and Sept. 27.

This WOW National Outdoor Recreation and Conservation School is packed with opportunities to learn outdoor recreation skills. The…[more]

Truman Lake Facility and Elevation Update #8

Posted: 24 Jul 2008
Truman Lake flood waters continue to recede. Currently the conditions are favorable for the Corps of Engineers Water Management Team to continue releasing flood waters. Most of the closed facilities have been reopened. As of Saturday, July 26, all of the beaches except for the ones at Thibaut Point and Berry Bend will be open.…[more]

Lake of the Ozarks, Mo. –Campers of all kinds will find exactly what they’re looking for at Central Missouri’s Lake of the Ozarks.  From a sleeping bag on the ground to a cot in a tent … or from a cozy camping cabin to a fully appointed (and air-conditioned) RV, the Lake-area’s 21 privately-owned campgrounds are ready to welcome you.[more]

Visitors to Johnson’s Shut-Ins State Park near Lesterville can once again swim in the shut-ins this summer, the Missouri Department of Natural Resources announced today.

The shut-ins area of the park will officially open for swimming at 8 a.m. Thursday, June 26 and remain open daily from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. through Aug. 24, 2008.

“We are pleased that visitors will once again be able…[more]

2008 CAMPING SEASON

PIEDMONT, Mo.- The 2008 camping season is upon us! Starting May 15, all five campgrounds at Clearwater Lake were iin full swing. We hope to see you out here enjoying your natural resources this summer.

We are looking forward to another great year of camping, fishing and water sports. As a friendly reminder, campers will need to pay their camping fees in the…[more]

Fayetteville, Arkansas - A couple of University of Arkansas students majoring in recreation will extend their spring semester after classes this year, attending a five-day course to certify them in an educational curriculum that emphasizes respect for the environment.

Jennifer Hazelrigs, director of the Outdoor Connection Center on the Fayetteville campus, organized the course locally for Leave No Trace, an international educational organization dedicated to responsible enjoyment and…[more]

If you have delicious campfire meals on your mind, don’t forget to carry all your necessary camp cooking tools. Even leaving behind the smallest thing, for example, a can opener might put all your plans in disarray. You will need these camp cooking tools to make sure that your campfire meals are a lip-smacking success.

A basic checklist of camp cooking tools is just the thing you need,…[more]

(ARA) – Grilling over the open campfire is a rich tradition. Maybe it’s a combination of how the wood brings out food’s natural flavor and the ambiance of being outdoors. Whether camping with the family, hunting with friends or simply achieving that wood-grilled flavor at home, campfire cooking is delicious and easier than you might think.
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