South Texas style camping now offered
LAREDO ? South Texas families who might have always wanted to go camping together, but weren?t sure how to go about it, are encouraged to consider bilingual weekend campouts this winter at state parks near the Texas central coast, the Laredo area and the Lower Rio Grande Valley.

Fresh Air organizers hope for more Tier sponsors next summer
BINGHAMTON -- Two New York City children spent part of last summer visiting a farm, camping and playing in the backyard of David and Jennifer Green's Town of Binghamton home.

Jim Wells' SUNSHINE GIRL | SUNshine Girl | Toronto Sun
SUNshine Girl Corrie is 21 years old and loves the outdoors. Anytime she gets the chance she's camping, boating and swimming. She also loves to cook and spend time with her family.

Love, at long last
Ron Blomstrom was a 20-year-old airman stationed at a U.S. Air Force base in northern France. Sandra Cole was a 15-year-old British school girl, camping near the base with a friend's family. The two met, and love sparked. It took 45 years, however, for those sparks to finally catch fire.

Camping for a cause
The setting was perfect for an early winter picnic. Only this picnic had a theme ? art. The Eden Pavilion of ITC, The Sonar, Calcutta, was washed in pale sunshine. Scattered across the lawn were tables covered with canvases in various stages of completion.

Question of the Week
Do you think Victoria appealing the judge's ruling striking down the city's no camping in parks bylaw is a good idea?

There's no camping like snow camping
It's not hard to sample winter camping in the Northwest, but training is key to staying out of trouble.

Farmers shave heads in protest action
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, Philippines?Davao farmers, who have been camping outside the Court of Appeals building here, shaved their heads as part of their protest against the conduct of aerial spraying by banana firms there.

Easing of anti-camping law set for vote Dec. 2
The first major revision of the city's anti-camping ordinance is now up for a council vote on Dec. 2.

County to consider camping restrictions
Oneida County is considering restricting long-term camping.

Economy Boosts Camping
In New York State, almost 190-thousand families went camping in 2007. This year, the numbers have climbed even higher. Many experts attribute the increase to the high price of gas.

Pitch a tent for Bass Pro sales
MANTECA - Everyone is familiar with camping out early to be the first in line when stores open on Black Friday, the day after Thanksgiving.

Lakemore boy, 10, rescues friend after fall down hill
Girl recovering after breaking wrist, suffering mild concussion on camping trip Boy carries girl back to camp, gets help

DAILY EXPRESS NEWS
Kota Belud : An army officer from Unit 22 of the Royal Malay Regiment from Sri Kinabatangan Camp, Sandakan, died after he was struck by lightning while camping at Sungai Wariou at Kampung Tambulion Laut, here, last Thursday.

Cool way to enjoy the summer
CAMPING next to a glacier sounds a pretty cool way to spend a summer. Four Newcastle University students, who did just that in Greenland, predictably had the place to themselves ? at least people-wise.

Fishing for the Perfect Holiday Gift This Season?
(ARA) - With more than 50 million anglers and about 21 million hunters throughout the United States, the odds are that there's a special person in your life who loves the outdoors, and enjoys fishing, hunting, birding, camping or some other outdoor activity.

IN BRIEF
Pahrump has a number of boys ages 7-16 interested in scouting but need uniforms and gear. Donations of camping equipment and uniforms are appreciated.

'Milk' actors and the people they play
Sean Penn's transformation into Harvey Milk may amaze moviegoers - even close associates of Milk's, such as his former aide Cleve Jones, say the resemblance is uncanny - but "Milk" is no documentary. Here is a side-by-side chart of the actors and the people...

James Albert Ruth - June 14, 1932-Nov. 1, 2008
James Ruth passed away peacefully on the evening of Saturday, Nov. 1, at home in Sonoma at the age of 76. Born June 14, 1932, in Hillsdale, Mich., he was an avid fisherman and enjoyed camping, hiking, golfing and travel. Jim was an artist at heart and enjoyed drawing and crafts.

Brand New, Bayside head home for the holidays
The annual migration has begun. With the start of the holiday season this week, Long Island's touring bands are making their way home, winding up their tours or playing local shows so they can spend a little quality time with their loved ones in the area.