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When the weather in the north starts getting chilly, head down to warmer weather for some fun. Join the Death Valley '49ers from Nov. 9-13 for the 62nd annual Death Valley '49ers encampment. The encampment includes a large amount of family friendly activities that will be sure to entertain.
The regions North of the Yukon River, all the way to the Arctic, are the worst for mosquitos in general. The worst time of year to go is in July, however you are likely to encounter them as soon temperatures remain above freezing for a couple of weeks.
You can bring repellant, but the stuff that repels the best is bad for your skin and clothes, and will contain a measured amount of deet. Since I personally prefer to not to crop dust myself, you can purchase netting to go around your hat or head, and maintain long sleeves and pants throughout the day.
If you still get bit, don't scratch!
The Sumter National Forest consists of three ranger districts that comprise nearly 371,000 acres. It is unlike many forests in that its three ranger districts share no contiguous boundaries. In the piedmont, the Enoree Ranger District has gained national recognition for outstanding work in natural resource management on the Indian ...
READ MOREThe Francis Marion National Forest in South Carolina is a lush landscape of pine stands and wildlife-filled swamps and marshes shaded by towering bald cypress trees. Four wilderness areas, one with a marked canoe trail, offer visitors a unique opportunity to glimpse the wild landscape as it might have ...
READ MOREThe Sam Houston National Forest, one of four National Forests in Texas, is located 50 miles north of Houston. The forest contains 163, 037 acres between Huntsville, Conroe, Cleveland and Richards, Texas. With land in Montgomery, Walker, and San Jacinto counties, the Sam Houston National Forest is intermingled with ...
READ MOREThe Uwharrie National Forest provides timber, wildlife, water, recreation opportunities, and a natural setting. Uwharrie Forest is located within a 2-hour drive from the largest population centers in the North Carolina. Recreational use is growing, especially in the Badin Lake area and along the 20-mile Uwharrie National Recreation ...
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