Happy Halloween Everyone!
For me, the end of October signifies the end of another camping season for me and my family. Our last camping trip for the year is over and our camper has been cleaned and put away until next spring.
It’s a bittersweet time of year. While I enjoy the holidays and Christmas season, I hate the thought of not camping until next May which is 7 months away!
It will be on my mind though as I continue to write this blog. And when Christmas is over and the only reminder of my Christmas tree is the pine needles still stuck in the carpet, I’ll start thinking about the camping and RV shows that start in January. They are a great way to combat “cabin fever.”
But, since today officially marks the end of my 2008 camping season I’m going to end today’s post with some of my favorite camping pictures from the year.
The 2009 Houston International Boat, Sport and Travel show is being held January 2 through 11, 2009 at the Reliant Center in Houston, Texas.
So, before that dreaded January cabin fever sets in, go to the show to check out more than five football fields worth of boats, campers, RV accessories, travel trailers, and camping equipment. But note that while there will be lots of travel trailers, fifth wheels and popup/tent campers on display at the show, there will not be any Class A, B or C motor homes.
If you love both boating and camping, it is the perfect show for you to attend!
Show hours:
Friday, January 2th 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Saturday, January 3th 10:00 am – 9:00 pm
Sunday, January 4th 12:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Mon-Fri, January 5th – 9th 1:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Saturday, January 10th 10:00 am – 9:00 pm
Sunday, January 11th 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Admission:
Adults: $8
Children under 12: $4
For more information visit the show’s website, houstonboatshows.com
In my area of the United States hunting is a very popular fall activity with many hunters camping out while on their hunting trips.
That means there is the danger of ticks clamping on to a person’s body. And since ticks are known carriers of Lyme Disease it is best to take steps to avoid them.
One tip usually given to avoid ticks is to stay on marked trails and avoid tramping around in brush (a tip given in the short video below). That’s not so easy to do when someone is hunting, especially if they are tracking a wounded animal. And how many times have we seen something off the trail while hiking that we have wanted to get a closer look at?
So make sure that “tick checks” are an end of the day activity anytime you or your family is outside in wooded areas.
