National Parks and Camping (advice for me + general discussion) - Page 4

Badger · #31 07-03-2007, 11:19 AM

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What kind of camera did you use for those pics? I would definitely consider doing either of those hikes.

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FYI he used a Nikon D70. My pictures were taken with a Fuji something or other. It's just a point and shoot digital, but I've been very happy with it.
PM me if you want any details about how to get to these hikes.

Badger · #32 07-22-2007, 10:12 PM

Did you pick your hikes yet? Did you go on any of them?

hoyasnaxa · #33 07-22-2007, 11:23 PM

I actually liked California's parks the best, but Yellowstone is in a league completely to itself.

Matt Flynn · #34 07-23-2007, 04:39 PM

i. am. so. jealous.

with fly rod or not? if not Yosemite is fine. we've gotten snowed on on the 4th of July, so bring a cold weather bag and good jacket. with fly rod i second Glacier. pan-fried trout for breakfast is the best. been to Bryce Canyon and Zion for day trips and feel the camping would be better elsewhere.

SlowHabit · #35 07-23-2007, 07:05 PM

My friends and I went camping last week at Yosemite. I still don't understand how people enjoy hiking uphills for miles and miles ...

amplify · #36 07-23-2007, 07:28 PM

When the hell did camping get so expensive? The last 2 campgrounds I stopped at were $20 and $22. This seems way out of line considering that you can get a cheap hotel room for around $40 in a lot of places.

suzzer99 · #37 07-23-2007, 07:49 PM

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My friends and I went camping last week at Yosemite. I still don't understand how people enjoy hiking uphills for miles and miles ...

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It feels good when you get to the top and look down. It also helps to be in a little bit of shape beforehand so you don't get destroyed.

cbloom · #38 07-23-2007, 11:29 PM

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When the hell did camping get so expensive? The last 2 campgrounds I stopped at were $20 and $22. This seems way out of line considering that you can get a cheap hotel room for around $40 in a lot of places.

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QFT I've been thinking this exact same thing every time I go camping. I've been to places that were $25/night and $20 to get in the park, making it more expensive than a cheap motel!!

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Anyway, it seems bizarro but of course the reason is the budgets for the parks have been slashed and they have to raise money any way they can. It's the same reason speeding tickets and such keep getting more and more expensive. The retarded voters keep voting to lower taxes but the government just has to get the same money some other way. IMHO the parks should all be free to enter, it's our shared natural treasure and you shouldn't have to pay to get in to see the Grand Canyon or whatever.
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emon87 · #39 07-24-2007, 03:31 AM

Don't backpack alone, it's just dumb.

CORed · #40 07-24-2007, 04:00 PM

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Don't backpack alone, it's just dumb.

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I have to disagree (having done lots of backpacking alone). It does increase your risk some, as if you get hurt there's nobody to go for help, so don't get hurt. Backpacking with a partner does reduce your weight somewhat, as one of you can carry the tent, and the other the stove, pots and pans. If you know what your are doing at all, the drive to wherever you are backpacking is much riskier than the backpacking, even if you are alone.