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Reviews are offered for several luxury resorts in Texas including Onera in Fredericksburg, the Missing Hotel, in Marble Falls, and the the Summit at Big Bend.

The article focuses on the initiatives of the Georgia's camp program organizer Camp Twin Lakes for the development of face to face communication skills. Particular focus is given to the the training of the camp staffs with the campers, communication pipeline model of the North Carolina's Gwynn Valley Camp member Maggie Howe, and communication with the camp directors/leaders. Methods adopted by the Texas' Camp Champions for developing communication skills are also discussed.

The article offers travel tips to the Northeast Texas Trail (NETT), a planned more than 130-mile multi-use trail, and offers recommendations for dining, lodging, and camping near the trail.

The article presents information on river trips in Texas. Activities include canoeing, kayaking, overnight camping, and tubing. For cruising the Llano River, one is encouraged to pass the few houses on the south bank at the beginning of the trip, glide through views of open ranchland covered with the classic Hill Country mix of yucca, cactus, oak, and cedar. Meanwhile, the San Marcus River runs for 6 miles at 2-4 hours and features boat rentals and shuttles. INSET: THINGS TO KNOW.

A calendar of vacation dates for base camp trips in 2009 is presented, which includes events at the Big Ben Backcountry Base Camp in Texas, Lady Lake Base Camp in California, and Beartooth in Montana.

Reports on the closure of the trailer loop at Bentsen Rio Grande Valley State Park for campers in Texas as of October 2004. Reason behind the closure of the trailer loop; Plans of the park on building a center for birds; Goals of the park concerning the wildlife habitat.

Offers tips and facts on primitive camping in Texas. Goal of primitive camping; Complete lack of comfort facilities; Equipment needed in primitive camping; Recommended clothing; Selection of the most appropriate type of tent; Insect repellants; Water requirements; Activities during camping.

Recounts a camping experience at Big Bend Ranch State Park in Texas. Description of the place; Experiences at the place; Primary lesson learned from the trip.

Discusses the Camp Champions development program for teenage boys in Marble Falls, Texas. Response of the parents to the program; Goal of the program for teenage boys; Activities during the program; Impact of the program on young men's transition to adulthood; Plans of Camp Champions to offer a version of the program that is appropriate for teenage girls.

Registration for 4-H summer camps at the Texas 4-H Conference Center in Brownwood is now open. A variety of camp opportunities Atkinson said the ability to hold camps at full capacity again has also allowed them to offer additional camp opportunities. Persevering through a pandemic Even though preparing for last year's summer camps was challenging due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the camps were still highly successful, Atkinson said. [Extracted from the article]

A personal narrative is presented which explores the author's experience of attending the Saint Anne's summer camp in Texas.

The article provides information on the Thriving Minds Summer Camp held at Fair Park in Dallas, Texas. It states that the camp, which was a joint venture of Dallas Independent School District (Dallas ISD) and nonprofit Big Thought, was participated by almost 2,000 middle school students. It says that the activity was aimed at boosting the skills of students in core academic subjects. Meanwhile, it mentions that the camp is expected to help in increasing academic achievement among the students.

The article offers information on the deer camping, a time honored tradition and a perfect place to hunt in Texas. It mentions the significance of deer camps in which campers would not mind other things than the deer camp itself. It cites the first rule in most deer camps wherein hunters should not be asleep as long as his fellows are left to scheme, or else they must involve multiple clocks. As a result, most of the hunters are well disciplined and time conscious.

The article offfers information on rubber band line fishing in Texas. It used rubber lines that are tied to a heavy object that is a few distance from the shore and is towed into deep water. The lines are anchored to a sturdy limb that is not tightly stretched so as not to put stress on its end or it can be tied to a small object which must not be hurled as far as possible. It requires location and a camping and tailgating site and used various baits including minnows, shad and night crawlers

Features the SI Challenge nonprofit corporation for children with sensory processing problems in Texas. Dedication of the SI to increasing awareness of sensory integration dysfunction; Camp sessions offered by the nonprofit; Partnership of SI with the Equest Therapeutic Riding Camp in realizing its mission.

The article reports on the invitation to high schoolers in Texas to apply for Texas Brigade outdoor youth camps that focuses on wildlife habitat and species. Topics mentioned include the eight camps with different themes, the introduce to habitat management during the five-day camp, and the developing of land ethic and communication skills.

The article offers information on several camping trips in the U.S. in 2017. Among the camping trips include Everglades Eco-Adventure in Florida from January 15-20, Classic Hikes in Big Bend National Park in Texas from February 26 to March 4, and High Sierra Hikes and Photography in the Ansel Adams Wilderness in California from August 20-25.

The article offers information on Big Thicket National Preserve located in Texas, for backpacking, canoeing, and kayaking. It is mentioned that only primitive camping is allowed in the preserve as it has no developed camp grounds. Also, the Pitcher Plant Trail goes through pine forest to wetland savannah. The preserve has languid waterways devoid of any rapids and is suitable for canoeing and kayaking. The campers are advised to carry global positioning systems and drinking water.

The article forecasts the hunting season, outdoor festivals and celebrations on the upper Texas coast in October 2016. It looks forward to beach fishing to be at its best during this month, with game species such as speckled trout, flounder and redfish. The author suggests the bay side of Galveston Island State Park for sporting challenge, fishing camping and outdoor relaxation.

The article focuses on the services offered by Camp for All in Texas. The organization is collaborating with various organizations to provide children and adults with chronic illnesses unique camping and retreat experiences. The camp was established in 1993 as a non-profit organization. Its first capital campaign of $10 million was completed in December 1998.

The article discusses the author's experience on having a good camping experience in Texas. According to the author, people camp for the experience. In deciding to take on a trail, the author suggests to secure a trail map, which gives a brief idea of what is beyond. Also, while on the trail, the author emphasizes the importance to take time to enjoy the scenery.

The article narrates the author's camping experience in Texas. He reiterated related about his experience of drinking from a polluted water. He was given a pamphlet on gardia where he learned about the disease. He conveyed that the addition of humidity is considered to be one of the most dangerous factors during the excessive hot weather. He suggested that hikers should take an absolute minimum of one gallon of water each person a day.

Focuses on the reasons to go camping in Texas. List of the favorite reasons for camping; Reminders for campers in using the senses; Things to do while camping in the outdoors.

Talks about the food supplies to be taken on a camping trip in Texas. Number of foods to consider when going to a car camping; Consideration of dehydrated foods designed specifically for backpackers; Suggestions on how to prepare foods to be carried on a camping trip.

Focuses on winter camping in Texas. Factors to consider before going on a winter camp; Areas in the state ideal for winter camping; Tools needed for winter camping; Proper clothes for winter camping.

Presents the author's ideas on fall and winter camping in Texas. Importance of camping skills as survival skills; Purpose of a space blanket; Reflection of body heat to prevent hypothermia; Preparation of a hunting pack.

Relates the author's experience on camping in Texas. Significance of activities for the family for camping experience; Description of Bigtooth Maples at Lost Maples State Natural Area; Amenities of campsites at park facilities.

Describes the experience of the author when he was run over by a boar during a camping trip at the Aransas National Wildlife Refuge in Texas. Hunting at a sendero of a gas pipeline; Hog's sensing of the hunting danger; Shooting of the hog before it attacked the author; Hauling of the prized hunt.

The article discusses issues regarding the National Park Week which is based on the theme "Did you know..." and offers facts related to national parks of the U.S. Park Service Director Jonathan B. Jarvis, focuses on whale-watching concerts, bike tours and living history encampments. Topics discussed include seeking best spot for watching bird at the Padre Island National Seashore in Texas, and travel to the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area in California.

The article anticipates what can be gained by attending the "American Camping Association National Conference" in Dallas, Texas in winter 2013. It notes that the experienced staff of the association can learn information on different topics such as the best way to work with children with autism, critical insights on fundraising and how to effectively invent staff training. It describes the biggest impact of the national conference for the new staff members.

A personal narrative is presented which explores the author's experience of camping at Meridian State Park in Texas.

The article focuses on the Big Bend National Park located in Texas. It mentions that the park is located within the boundary of Mexico and Texas along the Rio Grande. According to the staff of the Big Bend National Park, the park features desert, mountains, and part of Rio Grande river and boasts of diverse plants and animals. Author Fredrick Gelbach says that the national park consists of interactions of different plants and animals within a geologic area. The article states that 98% of the park comprises of dessert and Chisos Mountain is considered as its center. It adds that the park offers various recreations which include backpacking, hiking, and camping.

The article discusses trips for base camping enthusiasts in Big Bend National Park in Texas, the Grand Staircase-Escalante Natural History Base Camp and Capitol Reef in Utah.

The article focuses on the author's perspectives on how to celebrate Christmas season in different ways considering the unpredictable weather in Texas. Families who enjoy outdoor might be spending the holidays at the deer camp, beach house, or decorating the boat of the Christmas Boat Lane. The author, who is a fisherman, will spend his Christmas in the coast, enjoy driving around to visit the bait camps and look at the water.

The article offers information on the Take Me to the Mountain project designed by Charles Tapley & Associates and recognized by the 1971 P/A Awards Citation. The project, which called for not building on a 55-acre property owned by client Camille Waters in Texas, showed Waters how she could inhabit three sites by camping with a Volkswagen van and outdoor gear. Joseph Mashburn of the University of Houston, who worked on the project, said Waters kept the site largely unbuilt during her ownership.

The article features the Children's Association for Maximum Potential (CAMP), a non-profit organization for children and adults with special needs. Located on a campground along the Guadalupe River in Central Point, Texas, CAMP provides a wide variety of recreational, educational, and respite services for individuals with disabilities and their families through its weeklong camping sessions held every summer from May to August. It also describes the activities held during the camp sessions.

The article presents information about the big bend national park in Texas. Chisos Mountains Lodge offers the only accommodations within the park Chisos Basin is a popular choice among the park's three campgrounds, but call ahead: the 60 sites are often full in spring and winter. Pick up a free backcountry permit before 3 p.m. from any park office. Hiking Big Bend National Park decodes the park's elaborate trails and dirt roads. Terlingua's Desert Sports provides equipment rentals, shuttles to trailheads, and a three-day hiking and mountain hiking trip into Big Bend Ranch State Park.

Presents an essay concerning a camper's experience in a girls' camp in Texas.