We're having a spurt of glorious weather, so I'm heading outdoors and decided to venture out to Western Maryland for some primitive camping in a state forest ... that has bears. I admit I'm a bit nervous ...
My very first camping trip last year was to that forest. But then I knew nothing, just bought a tent, and headed out there. Just for the adventure of it. I stayed one night and when I got home, I thought: What did I just do ?!?!?
Now I know a whole lot more, which actually makes me a bit apprehensive, and have been sticking to camping in "civilized" local state and county parks.
I have my bear spray and a bear canister; will keep food, toothpaste, etc inside my car. I "know" what to do if I see a bear, so logically I'm prepared. But I expect I'll get very little sleep the first night (I hope to stay 2 nights).
My very first camping trip last year was to that forest. But then I knew nothing, just bought a tent, and headed out there. Just for the adventure of it. I stayed one night and when I got home, I thought: What did I just do ?!?!?
Now I know a whole lot more, which actually makes me a bit apprehensive, and have been sticking to camping in "civilized" local state and county parks.
I have my bear spray and a bear canister; will keep food, toothpaste, etc inside my car. I "know" what to do if I see a bear, so logically I'm prepared. But I expect I'll get very little sleep the first night (I hope to stay 2 nights).
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