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Creswick bushfire near Ballarat continues to burn, new alert for Hotspur

ABC

A fire near Creswick, north of Ballarat, remains under advice level today after ripping through nearly 200 hectares of state forest yesterday. The fire near Creswick started at 5pm yesterday in the Creswick State Forest on Melbourne Road, after the temperature in the area reached 41 degrees. "About 5 o'clock I heard the fire siren go — I got my …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

The horrific scene teenagers found after their mate was allegedly murdered during a camping trip in the bush - and the gruesome detail that's left them severely traumatised

Daily Mail

Schoolmates of the teenager allegedly stabbed to death while camping have been traumatised after stumbling over their friend's body the morning after he vanished. Daily Mail Australia can now reveal 15-year-old Isaac's body was so badly injured even his friends didn't recognise him, and thought they'd found a murdered homeless man. Isaac, 15, was camping with friends at Wilton, just …

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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Montana Man Charged with Murder in Brutal Campground Killing

Associated Press

A 41-year-old Montana man has been charged with murder in a brutal killing at a remote campsite in Bozeman, Montana. The suspect allegedly arrived at the campsite on Oct. 10 intending to stay the night but found it occupied by 35-year-old Dustin Kjersem. The suspect allegedly drove by an unknown motive and hit Kjersem with a piece of wood, stabbed …

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2 months, 4 weeks ago

Want to wake up among the wildflowers this spring? Book these California campsites immediately

LA Times

One Sunday morning in March 2019, I asked my wife to get in the car and go on a road trip with me. And dates are already starting to fill up, given that the California Department of Parks and Recreation releases campground spots each day at 8 a.m. six months in advance on a rolling basis, as does Death Valley …

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3 months, 2 weeks ago

Asheville has been largely cut off after Helene wrecked roads and knocked out power and cell service

The Independent

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3 months, 2 weeks ago

Arkansas couple tried to sell baby for a 6-pack of beer and $1,000 at campground, police say

The Independent

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3 months, 3 weeks ago

Missing house cat makes incredible trek from Yellowstone to California

LA Times

Rayne Beau, a 2-year-old seal point Siamese, traveled more than 800 miles from Yellowstone National Park to California, where he was reunited with his owners. She said she was trying to transfer Rayne Beau and his sister, Star, a flame point Siamese cat, from the truck to the traveling trailer. “I swear, I think the whole campground heard me.” She …

California Nevada Star Told Cat Her Husband Beau

3 months, 3 weeks ago

Budget travel 'bikepacking' the way to affordable family holiday adventures

ABC

A cheap family holiday that keeps you fit and reconnects you with nature sounds too good to be true, but for Isaac Vitesnik and his family, "bikepacking" is a way of life. “Part of the adventure of cycle touring is to find good little camp spots in nooks and crannies along beaches or rivers so we can have a swim,” …

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4 months ago

The controversial story of Victor the bear

LA Times

A 500-pound bear, nicknamed Victor, in a Mammoth Lakes campground. Here’s what you need to know to start your weekend: Officials euthanized the bear known as Victor. The controversial story of Victor the bear A hulking, 500-pound bear crashed a wine and steak dinner at a Mammoth Lakes campground last month. Nicknamed Victor, the bear was beloved by locals and …

Wildlife Trump California Bear Victor Mammoth Lakes Lila

4 months ago

A bear crashed a picnic and swiped at a woman’s leg. Wildlife cops had a decision to make

LA Times

A 500-pound bear with chestnut fur and a tan muzzle hunches over a picnic table in a Mammoth Lakes campground, picking over T-bone steak and jostling drinking glasses. VIDEO | 02:49 Ask a Reporter: Tragic fate of beloved Mammoth Lakes bear sparks outrage, questions “Black bears are not dangerous animals, but if they associate our homes or cabins or campgrounds …

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4 months ago

Thousands evacuate as wildfires rage outside Los Angeles and Reno, Nevada

Hindustan Times

HIGHLAND, Calif. — Days of triple-digit temperatures fed a wildfire in the foothills of a national forest east of Los Angeles Monday, pushing some 6,000 people to flee the area as another blaze in Nevada displaced more than 20,000. Thousands evacuate as wildfires rage outside Los Angeles and Reno, Nevada In California, the so-called Line Fire led at least 6,000 …

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4 months, 1 week ago

Airport fire in Orange County: Evacuations, road closures, shelters

LA Times

A firefighting helicopter battles the Airport fire in Orange County, which has grown to more than 9,000 acres. The Airport fire is burning near homes in south Orange County and Riverside County and has forced evacuations. The fire The blaze started about 1:30 p.m. Monday along the 32200 block of Trabuco Creek Road near a field in Trabuco Canyon for …

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4 months, 3 weeks ago

A great American road trip from Arizona to New Mexico

The Independent

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4 months, 3 weeks ago

Very thirsty bees close down parts of Joshua Tree National Park

LA Times

Busy bees — jonesing for water, including from sweaty park visitors — have shut down parts of Joshua Tree National Park, park officials said. “In the summer, water becomes scarce and bees seek water sources just like our other park wildlife,” the post said. “However, this can include condensation from air conditioners, visitor sweat and bathrooms.” The closure will reduce …

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5 months ago

Horror at Yellowstone as black bear mauls girl, 3, sleeping in tent

Daily Mail

Wildlife officials in Montana have euthanized a black bear they believe attacked and injured a 3-year-old girl in a tent over a weekend. The young girl, whose identity remains unknown, had been in a tent at Perry's RV campground just north of Yellowstone National Park. The campground was evacuated and traps were placed in the area with a bear believed …

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5 months ago

Single picture reveals high-tech Starlink trend suddenly appearing at Aussie campsites alongside rise of 'van life' families

Daily Mail

Starlink dishes are popping up at campsites around Australia as grey nomads and 'van life' families increasingly want to stay connected to the internet while going off the beaten track. A photo shared to the Starlink Users Australia Facebook group this week showed rows of the dishes at a Northern Territory campground, with pots and traffic cones placed alongside them …

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5 months, 1 week ago

German tourists spray Joshua Tree with paintballs, authorities say

LA Times

Three visitors were cited for firing paintballs at signs, bathrooms and dumpsters throughout Joshua Tree National Park on Aug. 4. Three German tourists were federally cited for shooting Joshua Tree National Park signs, bathrooms and dumpsters with paintballs, authorities said Thursday. “Defacing or altering the NPS landscape, no matter how small, is against the law,” said Joshua Tree National Park …

German Joshua Tree Park Signs Paintballs Authorities

5 months, 1 week ago

5 campsites near L.A. beloved by locals

LA Times

Los Angeles is brimming with special slices of nature, tucked high in the mountains or along the coast. There’s a trail around the campground.” What’s a favorite memory you have at this campground? “Stargazing and eating mango candy.” — Mitchell Miller, Los Angeles Lifestyle 8 of the best L.A.-area hikes, according to locals We asked readers to weigh in on …

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6 months, 2 weeks ago

Fecal fears pile up as an L.A. hiking mecca reopens — without half its bathrooms

LA Times

Joanie Kasten remembers peering out the kitchen window of her 108-year-old cabin in the Angeles National Forest and seeing a woman “going potty” near a large rock. The Environmental Protection Agency ordered the Forest Service to close more than 60 campground pit toilets across seven of California’s national forests in 2018 to adhere to the Safe Drinking Water Act. Besides, …

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6 months, 3 weeks ago

After 22 hours in the wilderness, 4-year-old boy from Torrance found safe

LA Times

The boy was found safe after he was reported missing near the Rancheria Campground. After disappearing from a campground in the Sierra National Forest, a 4-year-old boy from Torrance was found by a search-and-rescue party a day later and reunited with his parents, officials said. The boy’s family reported him missing about 11 a.m. Thursday near the Rancheria Campground, which …

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6 months, 3 weeks ago

As millions sweat out the heat wave, blocks of lake ice keep these campers cool

Associated Press

SQUAM LAKE, N.H. — As New England baked in a heat wave Thursday, guests at one campground were keeping their food and beer cold with blocks of ice harvested months earlier from a frozen lake. And while some relief is expected in the eastern Great Lakes region and New England starting Friday, the National Weather Service said scorching temperatures will …

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7 months ago

Tell us: What’s your favorite L.A. campground?

LA Times

In late November, I prepared myself for one of the most common pastimes of any nature-loving Californian. I got up early and trekked a dozen steps over to my laptop, where I quickly logged onto Recreation.gov to secure a campsite near Yosemite National Park — for Memorial Day weekend. It’s the kind of vacation that requires you to book it …

7 months, 1 week ago

Cedar Grove in Kings Canyon National Park set to reopen after closure prompted by flooding

LA Times

In the Cedar Grove area of Kings Canyon National Park, some trails meander along Kings River and others ascend into wilderness areas. A popular area in Kings Canyon National Park is reopening after a closure caused by flooding damage that lasted more than a year. Cedar Grove will reopen to the public Monday, the National Park Service announced. Sentinel Campground …

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7 months, 2 weeks ago

How to score a great campsite near L.A. without booking ahead

LA Times

It’s Thursday night, and you’re dying to get out of the city. Crystal Lake Rec Area Campground Up, up, up along Highway 39, north of Azusa sits Crystal Lake Rec Area Campground, which has five open loops with 50 total campsites. Crystal Lake Rec Area Campground Coordinates: 34.32474672965506, -117.8321051 Cost: $12 per night per site, $5 for extra vehicle. If …

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Creswick bushfire near Ballarat continues to burn, new alert for Hotspur

The horrific scene teenagers found after their mate was allegedly murdered during a camping trip in the bush - and the gruesome detail that's left them severely traumatised

Montana Man Charged with Murder in Brutal Campground Killing

Want to wake up among the wildflowers this spring? Book these California campsites immediately

Asheville has been largely cut off after Helene wrecked roads and knocked out power and cell service

Arkansas couple tried to sell baby for a 6-pack of beer and $1,000 at campground, police say

Missing house cat makes incredible trek from Yellowstone to California

Budget travel 'bikepacking' the way to affordable family holiday adventures

The controversial story of Victor the bear

A bear crashed a picnic and swiped at a woman’s leg. Wildlife cops had a decision to make

Thousands evacuate as wildfires rage outside Los Angeles and Reno, Nevada

Airport fire in Orange County: Evacuations, road closures, shelters

A great American road trip from Arizona to New Mexico

Very thirsty bees close down parts of Joshua Tree National Park

Horror at Yellowstone as black bear mauls girl, 3, sleeping in tent

Single picture reveals high-tech Starlink trend suddenly appearing at Aussie campsites alongside rise of 'van life' families

German tourists spray Joshua Tree with paintballs, authorities say

5 campsites near L.A. beloved by locals

Fecal fears pile up as an L.A. hiking mecca reopens — without half its bathrooms

After 22 hours in the wilderness, 4-year-old boy from Torrance found safe

As millions sweat out the heat wave, blocks of lake ice keep these campers cool

Tell us: What’s your favorite L.A. campground?

Cedar Grove in Kings Canyon National Park set to reopen after closure prompted by flooding

How to score a great campsite near L.A. without booking ahead