Camping Makes the Weekend Perfect

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Camping Makes the Weekend Perfect
Author: Chuck Fitzgerald
Do you have a weekend without anything to do or a weekend when you don't want to do anything? I know what I'd do. I would pack up the truck and head for the woods. Sitting by a camp fire with your favorite people solves many problems, so you shouldn't wait too long between fires. My favorite thing to do on a weekend is to camp. Are you looking for an easy way to camp? How about car camping? I love it!

First of all, let's define car camping? When you can drive your vehicle right up to the camp site, that's called car camping. Even if you're driving a truck it's still called car camping. The advantage of car camping versus primitive or base camping is that you can take anything you want with you. If you want to take a hammock or huge grill or a stack of magazines, you can. Load your car or truck with food, clothing, shelter, bedding, games and anything else you want to take along and get going. It's really that simple.

So where can you car camp? Just about anywhere. National and state parks don't allow car camping except in designated campgrounds, other than that, you can car camp virtually anywhere on public lands. The internet is loaded with websites that can help. Start looking at www.backcountrytoys.com/education.htm. Our Education Center is loaded with up to date camping information.

Here are some things I take along when I car camp: hiking gear, bird watching binoculars and field guide, a radio for music and weather updates, tent, cot, sleeping bag, grill, shovel, fire starting gear, lots of food and drink, first aid kit, a stack of reading material – this can also be used for building a fire – such as newspapers and magazines, rain gear, hammock, dogs and dog food, folding chairs and table, stove, table service and utensils….you get the idea. I take all that I need to be comfortable. If you don't have these things, don't fret, all you really need are food, shelter and common sense.

Camping is a great way to renew and strengthen relationships. Take your spouse, your children, your siblings, your friends. Without the distractions of television, telephone, internet and alarm clocks, you will have a wonderful time. I'll always remember something a dear friend of mine told me years ago, "Time spent in our great outdoors is time added to your life." That sounds like a good reason to go. Use this information and you'll Get It Right The First Time.

Get Outdoors!

About the Author

Chuck Fitzgerald is the President of Arizona based BackCountry Toys, an online store providing backcountry specialty gear and educational information for outdoor enthusiasts. Visit www.BackCountryToys.com to receive the free newsletter "FreshAir" or call (800) 316-9055

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Boots! Boots! Boots! Boots! Boots! Boots!
Author: David Kunstek
Nothing feels the same as slipping into a pair of leather boots for a night on the town. The exact opposite is the feeling you get sliding on boots for the winter snow and slush mess outside. Boots come in many shapes and sizes. They are made for stylish events as well as a way to tame the outdoors. Are you thinking about purchasing a pair of boots? You could even check the online retailers to find some great deals!



First, what type of boot are you looking for? Do you want a stylish addition to your shoe wear collection? Then choose from the many designer labels. Perhaps leather is what you are thinking with a nice high heel? Or, are you looking for a nice, durable pair of hiking boots? Planning that hiking trip and need a quality pair of boots that will protect you ankles and toes? Is the winter snow creeping up and you just know you're going to have to head on out there to shovel it up? You need a pair of durable, but waterproofed and warm boots then. Kids need the proper boots as well. They need boots that will tighten at the top to keep the snow out and the warmth in. There are so many more types of boots you might be considering.



Consider this though. If you are looking to purchase a quality pair of boots, you may as well head on out to that busy mall to the shoe store. But, you don't have to! In fact, your favorite shoe store or shoe brand may have a website to offer you. You can purchase your boots at home, online! Think of that convenience! As long as you know your size, there is no stopping you from finding the best boots for you online from the convenience of your living room computer! Picking the perfect pair to fit your tastes and needs is easy if you are doing it online! Think of all those pushy salespeople you will avoid as well!

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Written by David Kunstek, webmaster and author of http://www.boot-web.com http://www.boot-web.com . This article may be reproduced as long as a Live link back to http://www.boot-web.com http://www.boot-web.com is present.

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Boots Boots Boots Boots Boots Boots

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Boots! Boots! Boots! Boots! Boots! Boots!
Author: David Kunstek
Nothing feels the same as slipping into a pair of leather boots for a night on the town. The exact opposite is the feeling you get sliding on boots for the winter snow and slush mess outside. Boots come in many shapes and sizes. They are made for stylish events as well as a way to tame the outdoors. Are you thinking about purchasing a pair of boots? You could even check the online retailers to find some great deals!



First, what type of boot are you looking for? Do you want a stylish addition to your shoe wear collection? Then choose from the many designer labels. Perhaps leather is what you are thinking with a nice high heel? Or, are you looking for a nice, durable pair of hiking boots? Planning that hiking trip and need a quality pair of boots that will protect you ankles and toes? Is the winter snow creeping up and you just know you're going to have to head on out there to shovel it up? You need a pair of durable, but waterproofed and warm boots then. Kids need the proper boots as well. They need boots that will tighten at the top to keep the snow out and the warmth in. There are so many more types of boots you might be considering.



Consider this though. If you are looking to purchase a quality pair of boots, you may as well head on out to that busy mall to the shoe store. But, you don't have to! In fact, your favorite shoe store or shoe brand may have a website to offer you. You can purchase your boots at home, online! Think of that convenience! As long as you know your size, there is no stopping you from finding the best boots for you online from the convenience of your living room computer! Picking the perfect pair to fit your tastes and needs is easy if you are doing it online! Think of all those pushy salespeople you will avoid as well!

About the Author

Written by David Kunstek, webmaster and author of http://www.boot-web.com http://www.boot-web.com . This article may be reproduced as long as a Live link back to http://www.boot-web.com http://www.boot-web.com is present.

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Bear Trails Resort Couples Only In Ontario Ca

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Bear Trails Resort – Couples Only – In Ontario, Canada
Author: Joanna Niebler
Bear Trails Resort – Couples Only – In Ontario, Canada
Read Jetsetters Magazine at www.jetsettersmagazine.com
http://www.jetsettersmagazine.com/archive/jetezine/cabinweb/couples/couples.html

Magical moments happen.at the Bear Trail Couples Resort in Whitney, Ontario, Canada, tucked away in the incredible Algonquin Provincial Park. This cozy and posh get-a-way for "couples-only" allows opportunities to re-connect and celebrate life and love.

I learned very quickly after speaking to a few guests on a weekend in November that the resort caters to the couple that never gets any time alone. The couple that sees each other for five minutes in the morning and maybe just and hour at night. The opportunity to spend 2-3 days alone to rejuvenate, re-energize and rejoice sounds nice, don't you think? Well hang on to your hats, my story gets better.

There are times in everyone's life when you wish you could slow down time or even stop the clock to make a special moment last just a little bit longer. Whether it's sitting in front of a warm crackling fire on a cool Northern Ontario evening or standing on a high and windy lookout point gazing into an ocean of endless colored terrain. Life seems perfect and the thought of being anywhere else on earth unimaginable. It's these short-lived moments that make the harsh realities of day-to-day life worth it all, even if it is only for a brief moment in time.

The ever popular 7,725 square kilometers Algonquin Provincial Park has been enjoyed by travelers, voygeurs, and scouts since the mid-1800's. The park was inhabited by bands of native Indians and later logging pioneers. Today Algonquin is the most important area in Canada for biological research.

The adventurous possibilities are endless: Camping, canoeing, hiking and biking are the few activities that lure both Canadians and non-Canadians to visit this natural wonder. Imagine hearing the sorrowful howl of a wolf, the echoing call of a loon, or the sound of your paddle gently cutting through water during a canoe trip on a quiet, misty morning. Whatever your experience is in Algonquin Park it is guaranteed to be memorable. Please be advised that although Mother Nature can be beautiful, she can also be dangerous. So before setting out for you adventure be certain of the necessary precautions one must take. For more information, visit the park at http://www.algonquinpark.on.ca.

A $10CND/day permit is required to visit any of the park's museums or trails and can be purchased at the park office. The Algonquin visitor center is also a must to appreciate the park's natural and human history—a theatre presentation helps to better understand Algonquin's story, along with many life-like exhibits. The park is a perfect destination to get-a-way, get rejuvenated, and get back to nature.

Thirty-five years ago Fritz Sorensen, a foreman in a manufacturing plant in Toronto, decided upon retirement to follow his dream and open a couples resort with his wife, Gertrude—in beautiful Whitney, Ontario on Galeairy Lake on the East Gate of Algonquin Park. Over the years the whole Sorensen family has become actively involved in the business. Their three sons, John, Mark and Paul, daughter Evelyne and John's wife Annica, have all played roles in making the resort what it is today.

Originally the land was used as a fishing lodge equipped with only seven basic cabins. But over time the resort has emerged from its cocoon and has been transformed into a majestic butterfly, now occupying 48 rooms, suites, and cabins, due to the Sorensen's hard work. Amongst the rooms the resort also offers six villas, three chateaus, and 20 bridal rooms of choice.

All of the suites, chateaus, cabins and rooms offer the following: refrigerator, coffee machine, tea kettle, coffee, tea, hot chocolate, fluffy duvet, large stone wood burning fireplace (and wood), cable TV, VCR, free movies, hair dryer, vanity mirror, ironing board, and terry velour bath robes. Prices vary depending on where you choose to stay and the time of year you're booking. Feel free to take a virtual tour by visiting Bear Trail Resort website. The most popular time of year to visit is from mid-July to the end of October. The resort is closed for six weeks from mid-November to December 27th, and the month of April.

Now before I go on I need to express how awe-struck I was by what the resort has to offer. You can only imagine my reaction when I was able to experience it first hand. Allow me to set the scene.

I arrived on a typical cool and sunny Ontario afternoon; the air was crisp and the colored leaves were beginning to fall like clockwork, marking the turn of a new and wonderful season. Already impressed by my scenic drive on winding dirt roads boarding quiet lakes, I couldn't imagine my day becoming any more perfect. Approaching Whitney I spotted a beaver sitting on some barely frozen ice building himself a place to reside. I strategically pulled over and watched him hard at work—in a moment he noticed me and dove under the tissue paper thin ice. It was time for me to find my bed for the night as well, I thought, and continued on my journey.

The resort is tucked away down a hidden gravel road and hugs Galeairy Lake—seven miles of sparkling water and hidden coves disappearing well into Algonquin Park. If you sit quietly by the shoreline you will hear the haunting call of the loons communicating to each other. Beaver, otter, deer, and moose are spotted in the area. Fish of all shapes, colors, and sizes can be caught either off the shore, or on canoe trips in the summer. The resort's Chef, Subie Cybulskie, is happy to cook your cleaned fish for dinner at no extra charge.

Pulling into the resort I instantly felt a sense of comfort. Log cabins were to my left and welcoming forested land to my right, and an inviting main house straight ahead. I understood why the get-a-way was classified as "quaint and cozy". There is more of a feeling of being a guest in a friend's home, rather than a number in a big hotel. Couples of all ages were checking in, one after the other, ready for their weekend of magic to begin. I watched one couple exchange a silent and knowing recognition with each other, while Tonya, the pleasant young clerk at the front desk told them about what facilities the resort has to offer.

In the fall and winter season the Bear Trail Couples Resort offers an abundance of activities, such as: hiking Algonquin Park (a spectacular walk is a 2.7 km trek on Lookout Trail, overlooking the park); mountain biking 35km of mysterious and beautiful terrain located along the fabulous Madawaska River; badminton and tennis on the on-site courts when the weather applies; all-terrain-vehicle tours (1.5 hour trip is $70CND, info can be gathered at

To read this entire feature FREE with photos cut and paste this link:
http://www.jetsettersmagazine.com/archive/jetezine/cabinweb/couples/couples.html

Joanna Niebler, Jetsetters Magazine Correspondent – Read Jetsetters Magazine at www.jetsettersmagazine.com To book travel visit Jetstreams.com at www.jetstreams.com and for Beach Resorts visit Beach Booker at www.beachbooker.com

About the Author

Joanna Niebler, Jetsetters Magazine Correspondent. Join the Travel Writers Network in the logo at www.jetsettersmagazine.com Leave your email next to the logo for FREE e travel newsletter.

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Bear Trails Resort Couples Only In Ontario Ca

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Bear Trails Resort – Couples Only – In Ontario, Canada
Author: Joanna Niebler
Bear Trails Resort – Couples Only – In Ontario, Canada
Read Jetsetters Magazine at www.jetsettersmagazine.com
http://www.jetsettersmagazine.com/archive/jetezine/cabinweb/couples/couples.html

Magical moments happen.at the Bear Trail Couples Resort in Whitney, Ontario, Canada, tucked away in the incredible Algonquin Provincial Park. This cozy and posh get-a-way for "couples-only" allows opportunities to re-connect and celebrate life and love.

I learned very quickly after speaking to a few guests on a weekend in November that the resort caters to the couple that never gets any time alone. The couple that sees each other for five minutes in the morning and maybe just and hour at night. The opportunity to spend 2-3 days alone to rejuvenate, re-energize and rejoice sounds nice, don't you think? Well hang on to your hats, my story gets better.

There are times in everyone's life when you wish you could slow down time or even stop the clock to make a special moment last just a little bit longer. Whether it's sitting in front of a warm crackling fire on a cool Northern Ontario evening or standing on a high and windy lookout point gazing into an ocean of endless colored terrain. Life seems perfect and the thought of being anywhere else on earth unimaginable. It's these short-lived moments that make the harsh realities of day-to-day life worth it all, even if it is only for a brief moment in time.

The ever popular 7,725 square kilometers Algonquin Provincial Park has been enjoyed by travelers, voygeurs, and scouts since the mid-1800's. The park was inhabited by bands of native Indians and later logging pioneers. Today Algonquin is the most important area in Canada for biological research.

The adventurous possibilities are endless: Camping, canoeing, hiking and biking are the few activities that lure both Canadians and non-Canadians to visit this natural wonder. Imagine hearing the sorrowful howl of a wolf, the echoing call of a loon, or the sound of your paddle gently cutting through water during a canoe trip on a quiet, misty morning. Whatever your experience is in Algonquin Park it is guaranteed to be memorable. Please be advised that although Mother Nature can be beautiful, she can also be dangerous. So before setting out for you adventure be certain of the necessary precautions one must take. For more information, visit the park at http://www.algonquinpark.on.ca.

A $10CND/day permit is required to visit any of the park's museums or trails and can be purchased at the park office. The Algonquin visitor center is also a must to appreciate the park's natural and human history—a theatre presentation helps to better understand Algonquin's story, along with many life-like exhibits. The park is a perfect destination to get-a-way, get rejuvenated, and get back to nature.

Thirty-five years ago Fritz Sorensen, a foreman in a manufacturing plant in Toronto, decided upon retirement to follow his dream and open a couples resort with his wife, Gertrude—in beautiful Whitney, Ontario on Galeairy Lake on the East Gate of Algonquin Park. Over the years the whole Sorensen family has become actively involved in the business. Their three sons, John, Mark and Paul, daughter Evelyne and John's wife Annica, have all played roles in making the resort what it is today.

Originally the land was used as a fishing lodge equipped with only seven basic cabins. But over time the resort has emerged from its cocoon and has been transformed into a majestic butterfly, now occupying 48 rooms, suites, and cabins, due to the Sorensen's hard work. Amongst the rooms the resort also offers six villas, three chateaus, and 20 bridal rooms of choice.

All of the suites, chateaus, cabins and rooms offer the following: refrigerator, coffee machine, tea kettle, coffee, tea, hot chocolate, fluffy duvet, large stone wood burning fireplace (and wood), cable TV, VCR, free movies, hair dryer, vanity mirror, ironing board, and terry velour bath robes. Prices vary depending on where you choose to stay and the time of year you're booking. Feel free to take a virtual tour by visiting Bear Trail Resort website. The most popular time of year to visit is from mid-July to the end of October. The resort is closed for six weeks from mid-November to December 27th, and the month of April.

Now before I go on I need to express how awe-struck I was by what the resort has to offer. You can only imagine my reaction when I was able to experience it first hand. Allow me to set the scene.

I arrived on a typical cool and sunny Ontario afternoon; the air was crisp and the colored leaves were beginning to fall like clockwork, marking the turn of a new and wonderful season. Already impressed by my scenic drive on winding dirt roads boarding quiet lakes, I couldn't imagine my day becoming any more perfect. Approaching Whitney I spotted a beaver sitting on some barely frozen ice building himself a place to reside. I strategically pulled over and watched him hard at work—in a moment he noticed me and dove under the tissue paper thin ice. It was time for me to find my bed for the night as well, I thought, and continued on my journey.

The resort is tucked away down a hidden gravel road and hugs Galeairy Lake—seven miles of sparkling water and hidden coves disappearing well into Algonquin Park. If you sit quietly by the shoreline you will hear the haunting call of the loons communicating to each other. Beaver, otter, deer, and moose are spotted in the area. Fish of all shapes, colors, and sizes can be caught either off the shore, or on canoe trips in the summer. The resort's Chef, Subie Cybulskie, is happy to cook your cleaned fish for dinner at no extra charge.

Pulling into the resort I instantly felt a sense of comfort. Log cabins were to my left and welcoming forested land to my right, and an inviting main house straight ahead. I understood why the get-a-way was classified as "quaint and cozy". There is more of a feeling of being a guest in a friend's home, rather than a number in a big hotel. Couples of all ages were checking in, one after the other, ready for their weekend of magic to begin. I watched one couple exchange a silent and knowing recognition with each other, while Tonya, the pleasant young clerk at the front desk told them about what facilities the resort has to offer.

In the fall and winter season the Bear Trail Couples Resort offers an abundance of activities, such as: hiking Algonquin Park (a spectacular walk is a 2.7 km trek on Lookout Trail, overlooking the park); mountain biking 35km of mysterious and beautiful terrain located along the fabulous Madawaska River; badminton and tennis on the on-site courts when the weather applies; all-terrain-vehicle tours (1.5 hour trip is $70CND, info can be gathered at

To read this entire feature FREE with photos cut and paste this link:
http://www.jetsettersmagazine.com/archive/jetezine/cabinweb/couples/couples.html

Joanna Niebler, Jetsetters Magazine Correspondent – Read Jetsetters Magazine at www.jetsettersmagazine.com To book travel visit Jetstreams.com at www.jetstreams.com and for Beach Resorts visit Beach Booker at www.beachbooker.com

About the Author

Joanna Niebler, Jetsetters Magazine Correspondent. Join the Travel Writers Network in the logo at www.jetsettersmagazine.com Leave your email next to the logo for FREE e travel newsletter.

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3 Easy Steps to Becoming a BackCountry Hero

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3 Easy Steps to Becoming a BackCountry Hero
Author: Chuck Fitzgerald
Have you thought about helping to protect wildlife or wild flowers, but you don't know how? Or maybe you want to protect your favorite camping site or that cool little stream nobody else knows about? Making a difference in the backcountry is easy for anyone – you don't have to be Ted Turner. Not every one can fly to the Amazon delta to move bird nests or trek off to the Aleutian Islands to remove crude oil from a pristine beach. But everyone can help right where they are. Follow these 3 easy steps, and you'll be on your way to giving back to your backcountry and you'll have a ball doing it.

First step is to take inventory of your backcountry interests. What is your favorite outdoor activity? Is it fishing, rock climbing, bird watching, hiking, camping, canoeing, hunting, skiing, classifying plants, kayaking, horseback riding or something else? Take a few minutes to really understand what excites you about being off the pavement and in the backcountry. Once you have pictured yourself engaging in your favorite outdoor recreation, you're ready for step two.

The second step towards becoming a backcountry hero is to do a little research. If you love to hike, perhaps spending some time researching the American Hiking Society and some of its projects make sense to you. If bird watching is your thing, BirdLife International may be worth looking into. The easiest way for many to do research is on the internet. But don't forget about book stores, libraries or sport specific organizations like the ones just mentioned. A more comprehensive list can be found on-line in our Education Center at www.backcountrytoys.com.

As you do your research, keep your eyes open for projects in your area. You'll be amazed at how you will be able to make a difference right where you live. Only one step to go.

Up to this point you've identified a subject, you've research it and now it's time to get moving and this is most critical step. I doesn't take much time or effort to take action. In fact, there are organizations all around the world looking for you to volunteer and they all have active lists of projects that could use your talents. If you have a hiking vacation planned, why not incorporate a small project into your trip? Maybe a letter needs to be written to your legislator or perhaps you could pick up trash along a local lake shore. There's lots to be done.

Spending time in the backcountry doing the things you love to do is made sweeter when you help to protect, conserve and enhance your activity. We have great trail systems and great river and lake systems and all because of people like us, who take the time to improve those things we love so much. With just a little action, you will be an outdoor hero. Use this information and you'll Get It Right The First Time.

Get Outdoors!

About the Author

Chuck Fitzgerald is the President of Arizona based BackCountry Toys, an online store providing backcountry specialty gear and educational information for outdoor enthusiasts. Visit www.BackCountryToys.com to receive the free e-newsletter "FreshAir" or call (800) 316-9055

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