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.

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.

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

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

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.

This Week & Next
Exhibit "Cory Oberndorfer: Flavor of the Month" Oberndorfer's exhibition of large-scale roller-derby girls and candy-colored confections opens tonight at the Gallery at Flashpoint. Free. Opening reception , 6-10 p.m.; show runs through Feb. 13. 916 G St. NW. 202-315-1310 or visit...

Windy stint wrecking boaties' fun
Windy weather is creating frustration for Upper Clutha holiday boaties and sending fuel sales plummeting at lakeside petrol pump operators. Glendhu Bay holiday park lessee Herbie Illingworth said the winds had affected the more than 300 boat owners who were camping at the ground.

Mason County Recreation Map available at several locations
Printed copies of the Mason County Recreation Map are available. The map has information on bicycle routes, parks, camping, water access, scuba areas, kayak access points, historical points of interest, trails (motorized and nonmotorized), transit information and safety tips, said John Keates, director of Mason County Parks and Trails Department.

Coroner's praise for coastguard
A coroner praises the bravery of a 45-year-old volunteer coastguard who leapt into rough seas to save a man.

Huge discounts available at RV show
Dealers and manufacturers at MAC Events 42nd annual New Jersey RV & Camping Show will be exhibiting a wide range of vacation alternatives in recreational vehicles, from luxury motorhomes to family campers, during the Friday, Jan. 16 to Sunday, Jan. 18 show at the NJ Convention Center.

Help and hope
GUELPH (Jan 8, 2009) -- When it came down to deciding whether to spend her high school holiday hitting the cultural hot spots of Europe or camping in a tent in Guatemala and building a pig sty, it was a no-brainer for Jessy Gasparetto.