One of the Americans favorite past times for more than a hundred years, camping！Families enjoy themselves outdoors while gaining a number of exercises. Keep the following professional suggestions in mind can create a safe outdoor activity for you.
Comply with appropriate fire safety
Clear out all debris and loose rocks around the camping fire site within four-foot area. This will be helpful to prevent children tripping into the fire. Trap embers inside the fire area by building a ring of rocks or using a metal hoop.
Don’t pour water on the fire but instead toss small amounts atop the embers when extinguishing fire. This will prevent fires from continuing to burn in air pockets created by wet soil and dirt.
Plan Your Route and Stick To Camping Area Guidelines
Carry maps and trail, park, or camp guides with you at all times, and cover only as much ground as you and your family can manage without over-exerting yourselves. Stay abreast of weather reports and other bulletins by bringing a battery-operated radio. (Smart phone coverage may not extend into wilderness areas.)
Set your family camping tent in where have existing campsites and stick to established trails and walkways. Hiking and camping experts recommend making camp 200 feet off the main hiking trail and away from water and other campsites. This provides a reasonable amount of privacy and mutual safety but also protects the park and water sources.
Use a portable latrine or dig a six-inch hole to bury your family’s biological waste. Make sure the hole is 200 feet away from water to avoid contaminating it.
Pack all food and snacks in watertight baggies, and take all your trash with you out of the camping area. Keep food in sealed containers to prevent it luring wild animals into your campsite. Wash your hands frequently, using hand sanitizer if water is not readily available.
Avoid heights such as the sides of cliffs and buttes, and keep your children as close to the trail as possible. Avoid getting too close to the edges of rivers, ponds, and streams. Rivers may have sharp currents that can pull children and adults inside, and ponds and lakes may shelter snakes and other wildlife.
Take Care of Your Pets and Stay Clear of Wild Animals
Don’t approach, attempt to pet, or otherwise “befriend” wildlife, as even seemingly tame animals can become ferocious when they feel threatened. Some animals also carry diseases which spread to humans upon contact. Use insect repellent to guard against diseases spread by mosquitoes and other flying pests.
Preparing for Dangers and Emergencies
Keep a GPS tracker and cell phone with you everywhere. Bring an emergency first aid kit, and learn the locations of all ranger stations and other park emergency services before beginning your tent camping.
For more information on staying healthy while taking in the great outdoors, visit the Centers for Disease Control’s guide to healthy tent camping.
