Camp Tips

Tips to Stay Safe on a Camping Trip
Submitted by Jamie Strand

A camping trip is void of emails, phone calls, and other distractions people face in a normal day. In 2016, roughly 37 million households in the U.S. took at least one camping trip to unplug and enjoy the outdoors. While camping, you must be responsible and follow guidelines about having a campsite and being near wildlife in order to keep yourself and the wildlife safe.



Animal Safety



The forests provide habitats for many wild animals. “Always keep your distance, and avoid direct interaction with all wildlife,” says the United States Department of Agriculture. This protects you and the animals. Getting too close can upset a wild animal, which can result in the animal becoming unexpectedly aggressive, or the animal may be harmed by its efforts to avoid you.



If you come upon wildlife, keep a safe distance and don’t block their line of travel. Instead, change your route so that you move away from the animals without disturbing them. Don’t feed any animals. This can result in aggression, harm to the animal's digestive system, or even death of the animal. Remember that animals don’t always show specific gestures and warning signals before attacking. They can ignore you, look calm, or appear friendly, but suddenly charge or strike out without warning.



Campsite Safety



To avoid attracting wildlife to the campsite, keep it clean, making sure to wipe down tabletops after eating. Properly dispose of food scraps and garbage, and never leave food or garbage inside fire rings, grills, or around your site. Don’t bury trash or food scraps. Food and coolers should never be left unattended. Stay at least 100 yards away from your camper van when eating and cooking, and don’t sleep in the clothes in which you cooked.



Following fire safety guidelines is one of the biggest campsite responsibilities. When making a fire, use an existing campfire ring if possible. Only charcoal or untreated wood can be used as fuel. Either place your match in the fire or hold it until it’s cold. Never leave a campfire unattended. To extinguish a fire, drown the fire with water, ensuring all embers, coals, and sticks are wet. Stir the remnants, add more water, and stir again. Use dirt if water isn’t available.



When building a campfire, place it away from overhanging branches, steep slopes, and rotten stumps, logs, dry grass, and leaves. Dig a hole that’s three feet deep (including the surrounding rocks) and four feet in diameter. Remove all litter, duff, and other burnable material within a 10-foot diameter circle. Extra wood should be placed well away from the fire.



Bear Safety



Bears are a common concern to those who camp or hike. While bears typically avoid humans, they may attempt to access the campsite for food. Food and garbage should be stored in bear-proof containers, inside a vehicle or camper trailer, or hung at least 10 feet off the ground and 4 feet from a tree or limb. Bears are also attracted to cooking pots and utensils, cooking oils, fuel for stoves, unopened cans, and anything with a strong odor, such as toothpaste, bug repellent, or soap.



Always carry EPA registered bear pepper spray when camping or hiking. When a bear is observed nearby, immediately pack up food and trash and make noise to avoid surprising the bear. Look for signs of a bear when camping or hiking, such as scat, claw marks, digging, or logs or stumps that are torn apart. If a bear approaches, move away slowly and get into your vehicle. Never attempt to run away.



Hiking Safety



Hiking is a fun and popular activity to enjoy while camping. Because injuries can occur from hiking or animal encounters, avoid hiking alone, never stray from the group, read all signs at the trail head, stay on the trail, and don’t hike in the dark. Bring along an emergency kit, and tell someone where you’re going and when you’ll return. Remember bear safety guidelines.



While camping offers many fun aspects like roasting marshmallows, spectacular views, and fun activities, there are also some dangers you should try to avoid, like fires and animal attacks. As a camper, you’re the guest in nature, so take special care to not to disturb or harm any wildlife or their habitats, which will also keep you and other campers safe.

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Camp Host US Newsletter 44
February 13, 2008
In This Issue:

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3. Camp Host Volunteer Jobs Just In!

E-TRAVELER UPDATES

Welcome to the second issue of the Passport in Time e-Traveler! The e-Traveler is an electronic newsletter published by the Passport in Time Clearinghouse. The e-Traveler contains updates on the Passport in Time program and information on projects that are currently accepting volunteer applications.
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Keep your eyes on the PIT Webpage; PIT project leaders are now submitting their summer projects! The summer submission schedule is as follows. Projects that will take place in June will appear by the end of February. Projects that will take place in July will be posted by the end of March, and projects that will take place in August, will be posted by the end of April. Of course, project leaders may submit their projects as far in advance as they would like. Why, we recently received a project that doesn't start until September. How's that for advance notice?!


THE FIRST BLM PIT PROJECT WAS A SUCCESS!

by Carolyn J. McClellan, Chief
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) was pleased to offer its first PIT project called Weaving Connections in northwestern California this past summer (2007). This project brought together volunteers, California Indian basket weavers, and BLM staff to work on clearing a hazel patch for future harvest, harvesting and cleaning spruce root, and working on a basket start. We even had our own bluegrass concert by Gina Jorgenson (BLM Student Career Experience Program student) and her family. Everyone had a great time!
Stories in Stone: Rock Art Pictures by Early Americans

I am now working with BLM staff in Wyoming on developing a PIT project at a petroglyph site known as Legend Rock, near Thermopolis, WY for summer 2008. We have several different projects there that need assistance: 1) finishing photographing and recording the many petroglyph panels at the site; 2) conducting oral history interviews of local citizens to record their history and significance of the site; and 3) developing interpretive displays from these histories for an on-site visitor center.

Several states have identified potential PIT projects in their respective areas so please stay tuned as the BLM prepares additional volunteer opportunities for jointly managing our cultural resources on public lands in the years to come.

Carolyn J. McClellan, Chief
Division of Cultural, Paleontological Resources and Tribal Consultation
Bureau of Land Management
Washington, DC
Carolyn_McClellan@blm.gov

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PROJECTS

New projects are added to the PIT Website throughout the year. Recently added projects are listed below. To view the full description for a project, click on the project title or visit the Current Projects page of the PIT Website. On the Current Projects page, you can browse projects by state or application due date. To apply for a project, please visit www.passportintime.com and click on the link to the application near the top of the page. If you have any questions or difficulties, please contact the PIT Clearinghouse by phone: (800) 281-9176 or by email: volunteer@passportintime.com.

Arizona, Coronado NF, Caretaking the Coronado, Kentucky Camp and Brown Canyon Ranch; Ongoing; Historic; Caretaking; RVs, FS housing possible; Special skills required; Minimum age 21 (families encouraged); Apply by: Ongoing

Coronado NF, Caretaking the Coronado - Columbine Visitor Center, May 23-June 12, June 13-July 10, July 11-July 31, 2008; Historic; Caretaking; FS housing provided; Minimum age 21; Apply by: Ongoing

Coronado NF, Caretaking the Coronado - Portal Visitor Center, July 1-September 1, 2008; Historic; Caretaking; FS housing, RV hook-ups; Minimum age 21; Apply by: Ongoing

Coronado NF, Doors, Floors & S'mores, Return to Kentucky Camp, April 21-25, 2008; Historic; Restoration; Camping, RVs; Minimum age 18; Apply by: 2/18/08

Kaibab NF, Testing New Field Techniques: Measuring Deadmans Gray Sherd Thickness to Study Cohonina Migration near Sycamore Canyon, September 21-27, 2008; Prehistoric; Ceramic analysis, survey; Camping; Minimum age 18; Apply by: 7/20/08

Arkansas, Ozark-St. Francis NF, Following in the Footsteps of the CCC: Camp Ozone Interpretative Trail, May 16-27, 2008; Trail work, archaeological survey, metal detectors; Camping, RVs; 16 with adult; Apply by: 3/16/08

California, Angeles NF, Archaeological Excavation at Chilao Flats, May 5-9, 2008; Prehistoric; Excavation, mapping, photography; Camping, RVs; Strenuous; Minimum age 18; Apply by: 3/3/08

Angeles NF, Scorched Archaeology: Survey and Recordation in the Foothills of the Sierra Pelonas, May 19-23, 2008; Prehistoric and historic; Archaeological survey; Camping, motels; Minimum age 18; Apply by: 3/17/08

Cleveland NF, A Hike into the Past: The Laguna Mountains Project V, May 5-9, 12-16, 2008; Prehistoric and historic; Archaeological survey, mapping, GPS; FS housing; Minimum age 18; Apply by: 3/3/08

Lake Tahoe Basin MU, Tallac Historic Site Restoration Volunteer Program, 1: May 19-June 23, 2: June 24-July 27, 3: July 28-September 2, 4: September 3-October 10, 2008; Restoration, tour guide, museum projects, gardening; RVs only; Minimum age 18; Apply by: 1: 3/17/08, 2: 4/21/08, 3: 5/26/08, 4: 6/30/08

San Bernardino & Angeles NFs, Prehistoric Excavations in the Transverse Mountain Ranges, April 20-25, April 27-May 2, 2008; Prehistoric; Excavation; FS housing, RVs; Minimum age 18; Apply by: 2/17/08

Colorado, BLM, Little Snake FO, Quarries, Paleontology, and OHVs, oh my! Archaeological Survey in the South Sand Wash Basin, June 2-6, 2008; Archaeological and paleontological survey; Primitive camping; Strenuous; Age 10 with adult; Apply by: 3/31/08
Comanche NG, Picketwire Canyonlands Site Survey XIV, June 1-7, 2008; Prehistoric and historic; Survey, photography, botany, mapping, rock art recording; FS housing, camping; Strenuous; Minimum age 18; Apply by: 3/30/08

Florida, Ocala NF, Historic Carr Cabin Landscape Restoration, April 18-24, 2008; Historic; Wetland rehabilitation, trail restoration, mapping; Camping, RVs, hotels; Minimum age 18; Apply by: 2/15/08

Idaho, Salmon-Challis NF, Basin Butte Lookout Restoration Project,July 14-18, 2008; Historic; Restoration; Camping, motels; Minimum age 18; Apply by: 5/12/08

Illinois, Shawnee NF, "I am a part of this people." When Lincoln Came to Egypt: an 1858 Lincoln-Douglas Debate Quilt, May 14-17, 2008; Historic; Interpretation; Camping, RVs, Hotels; Age 10 with adult; Apply by: 3/12/08

Montana, Lolo NF, The Historical Archaeology of the Cedar Creek Chinese Experience, June 22-28, 2008; Historic; Excavation; Primitive camping; Strenuous; Minimum age 18; Apply by: 4/20/08

Lolo NF, Morgan Case Homestead (Turn Key), May 11-16, May 18-23, 2008; Historic; Restoration; Camping, FS housing; Minimum age 18; Apply by: 3/9/08

Nevada, Humboldt-Toiyabe NF, Life of the CCC in the Mountains of Eastern Nevada (repair of modern and historic facilities), June 16-20, 2008; Historic; Restoration; Camping, RVs; Children with adult; Apply by: 4/14/08

Oregon, Deschutes NF, Historic Elk Lake Guard Station Staffing Project,June 17-23, 23-30, July 1-7, 8-14, 15-21, 22-28, July 29-August 4, 5-11, 12-18, 19-25, August 26-September 1, 2-8, 9-15, 2008; Historic; Interpretation; Camping, RVs, FS housing; Minimum age 21 (families welcome) ; Apply by: Ongoing

Malheur NF, Build your own PIT Project, January-December 2008; Propose a project; FS housing, motels, RVs; Skills required to achieve your project; Age 10 with adult; Apply by: Ongoing

Malheur NF, Lithic Analysis, April 21-25, 2008; Prehistoric; Lab, analysis; FS housing, motels, RVs; Age 16 with adult; Apply by: 2/18/08

Siuslaw NF, Celebrate the Siuslaw! Searching for Clues in Historic Records, April 28-May 2, 2008; Historic; Document research; Camping, RVs, motels; Minimum age 18; Apply by: 2/25/08

Siuslaw NF, Spring Cleaning '08: GIS Mapping Historic Homesteads, May 5-9, 2008; Historic; GIS database work; Camping, RVs, motels; Minimum age 18; Apply by: 3/3/08

Utah, Ashley NF, Carter Military Road,July 7-11, 2008; Historic; Metal detector survey, excavation; Primitive camping, motels; Age 12 with adult; Apply by: 5/5/08



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1. Volunteer In Colorado

Volunteer Terms Of Use

V Outdoors is an on line, search able database of volunteer and training events hereafter "Volunteer Opportunities" offered by Colorado's land managers, nonprofit organizations, community groups, and community organizations (hereafter "Organizational Users") connecting individuals and groups with volunteer stewardship opportunities. V Outdoors is a free service, open to any person or Organizational User and is intended to provide information and registration services for outdoor related Volunteer Opportunities. Volunteers for Outdoor Colorado (hereafter VOC) hosts and administers the V Outdoors web site and database management system.

Volunteer Opportunities (including educational events and internships) that fall within the following definition of stewardship (adopted from the Blueprint for Outdoor Stewardship) are included on V Outdoors:

Stewardship of Colorado's public and protected lands and natural resources is the responsible use and care of these natural resources through:

• Encouraging Colorado's citizens and visitors to develop an ethic about appropriate use of protected lands and natural resources,


• Promoting conservation and sustainability,


• Caring for the health of the land for future generations,


• Providing educational opportunities,


• Active care for and management of resources with the goal of improving or maintaining ecological health.

V Outdoors is intended as a community service to engage community members in land stewardship activities as described above. Volunteer Opportunities are screened for appropriate content, however, V Outdoors and VOC make no representations or warranties about the nature, validity, or quality of any posted Volunteer Opportunity nor is any Volunteer Opportunity endorsed by V Outdoors. No representations about the quality of the Volunteer Opportunity is made by V Outdoors about any opportunity listed on this website. Volunteer is encouraged to look into all opportunities to determine his/her suitability for that Volunteer Opportunity. Registration for a Volunteer Opportunity is with the posting agency or organization, not with V Outdoors. Questions about a specific opportunity or registration should be directed to the posting organization.

In general, when you visit V Outdoors and look at the web site, you remain anonymous. You do not have to register or provide any data in order to look at information on the site. You may decide you would like to register for a particular Volunteer Opportunity(ies) and/or establish a Volunteer Profile. In such cases, information will be collected from you and used by Organizational Users of V Outdoors as described below.

When you register for a Volunteer Opportunity through the V Outdoors website, name and contact information is collected in order to communicate with you as a registered volunteer. In addition, some Organizational Users of V Outdoors may ask for certain medical information pertaining to your physical condition and ability to safely participate in certain types of activities (e.g. heavy lifting at high altitude) in order for them to ascertain your physical capability to participate in their specific Volunteer Opportunity. Organizational Users have agreed that they will make no use of your information except for the purposes specified in this paragraph (e.g. communication with you and determination of physical capacity).

Information provided through registration for a specific Volunteer Opportunity is for the sole use of the organization posting that opportunity and cannot be accessed by other Organizational Users of the V Outdoors web site and database management system.

In addition to registration for a specific opportunity, you may choose to create a Volunteer Profile on V Outdoors and opt to receive communication from identified Organizational Users about Volunteer Opportunities matching your interests and profile. In such cases, as authorized by you, Organizational Users may contact you about specified Volunteer Opportunities.

As a service to all users, V Outdoors provides links to third party sites. Any link included does not imply or convey endorsement of the other company or organization, its site, or its products or services. V Outdoors and VOC are not responsible for the privacy, terms of use, or other policies of any other website. You are encouraged to review the privacy policies of any web site you visit.

Certain Volunteer Opportunities have limits on attendance. Please only register for opportunities that you are able to attend. If you have registered and cannot attend a Volunteer Opportunity, please notify the posting organization (either via the V Outdoors website or directly) as soon as possible to make room for other volunteers.

In order to be able to communicate with you about Volunteer Opportunities and/or ascertain your ability to participate in certain types of activities, it is important to have accurate information. By clicking on the acceptance button, you affirm that information provided when registering for a Volunteer Opportunity and/or completing a Volunteer Profile is true and correct. You can help V Outdoors maintain the accuracy of your information by updating your profile and any contact information on the V Outdoors website as changes occur.

If you decide you no longer want to receive email information or any contact from Organizational Users, you can opt-out at any time by logging in and modifying or deleting your V Outdoors Profile account online. If you would like to view or change your current status, please log in.

Volunteers for Outdoor Colorado is not responsible for any unauthorized use of your information made by any Organizational User on the V Outdoors website.

The preceding information has been forwarded to Camp Host US in an effort to enroll and inform potential camp hosts and volunteers of the opportunities available to them in Colorado.

Cherry Creek - Campground Office Assistant
Cherry Creek State Park 5 Volunteers needed | Tell a friend about this opportunity!
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Summary Are you friendly and detail-oriented? Come assist visitors at Cherry Creek State Park's brand new Campground Office.
Description

Customer service oriented people performing a variety of clerical tasks at the new campground office. Including: greeting campers, selling campsites and store merchandise, answering phones and radio, filing and data entry. Commitment expectation of 4-8 hr shifts on a regular basis.

Dates 1/1/2008 - 12/31/2010
Agency Cherry Creek State Park
Location Denver Metro Area (MET)
Location description One mile south of I-225 on Parker Road, adjacent to south Denver.
Address 4201 South Parker Road
Aurora, CO 80014
Type Volunteer Opportunity
Type of work Visitor Information
Groups allowed No
Senior friendly Yes Difficulty Easy
Under 18 allowed No Minimum age
Contact information Lara Dreiling
(303)690-1166

Housing offered No Training required No
Stipend No


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Opportunity Agency Date

St Forest Park Visitor Center Host State Forest State Park Dec 27 '04 - Dec 30 '12 --- 6 slots open
St. Vrain State Park Campground Host St. Vrain State Park Feb 9 '05 - Dec 30 '10 --- 23 slots open
Sylvan Lake Campground Host Sylvan Lake State Park May 1 '05 - Sept 30 '12 --- FULL
St Forest Campground Host State Forest State Park May 15 '05 - Jan 5 '10 --- FULL
Trail Information Specialists, Canyons of the Ancients 2007 San Juan Mountains Association Jan 1 '07 - Mar 30 '08 --- 23 slots open
Lory - Park Host Lory State Park Jan 1 '07 - Dec 31 '10 --- 2 slots open
Sweitzer Park Host Sweitzer Lake State Park Jan 1 '07 - Dec 31 '20 --- 12 slots open
Paonia Campground Host Paonia State Park Jan 1 '07 - Dec 31 '20 --- FULL
Crawford Campground Host Crawford State Park Jan 1 '07 - Dec 31 '20 --- 2 slots open
CSP Statewide Campground Host Colorado State Parks Statewide Programs Apr 1 '07 - Apr 1 '09 --- 243 slots open
Rifle Falls Campground Host Rifle Falls State Park Apr 1 '07 - Dec 31 '10 --- 1 slots open

Trinidad - Park Campground Host Trinidad Lake State Park Apr 1 '07 - Dec 31 '10 --- 4 slots open
Harvey Gap Park Host Harvey Gap State Park Sept 1 '07 - May 1 '08 --- 20 slots open
Highline-Park Campground Host Highline Lake State Park Dec 1 '07 - Nov 30 '08 --- 28 slots open
Cherry Creek - 12 Mile Host Cherry Creek State Park Jan 1 '08 - Dec 31 '10 --- 20 slots open
San Luis State Park Campground Host San Luis State Park May 1 '08 - Jul 5 '08 --- 3 slots open
Jul 5 '08 - Sept 2 '08 --- 10 slots open
Stub Creek Ranger Station Host/ Cabin Host - Fall 2008 Forest Service - Canyon Lakes Ranger District Aug 29 '08 - Oct 31 '08 --- 1 slots open

Thank you for your interest in a Camp Host position at Sylvan Lake State Park. Attached to this email, you will find a Volunteer Application. Please complete the application and return it to us by fax, mail or email. Also please attach a photo of you and your RV.

The host site at Sylvan Lake contains water and sewer hookups. There is no electricity at the park, but we do provide the host site with a solar unit and propane for power. Although there is no cell phone reception in park, there is a phone available at the Visitor Center. Internet access is also available at the Visitor Center. The town of Eagle is located 15 miles north of the campground. 10 miles are paved; 5 miles is gravel.

The duties as campground host at Sylvan Lake include assisting campers with locating their sites, selling firewood, dispensing area information, light cleaning of restrooms, cleaning fire pits and possibly staffing the entrance station and selling passes & permits.

Please feel free to call us at the park if you have questions.

Patty Hill
Visitor Services
Sylvan Lake State Park
970-328-2021

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