Hiking Camping
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 Happy Camper 3 Person Tent plus Porch  US $89.99
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 Automatic Fold Tent 3 4 Person Fiberglass Blue Yellow Green Outdoor Camping 190T US $60.99
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 Single Layer 69mm Fiberglass Tent 4 Person Folding Blue Outdoor Camping 190T US $29.99
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 Camo Fun Portable Family Easy Setup Pop Up Camping Tent US $41.99
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 190T PU Polyester Aluminum pole Tent 3 4 Person GreenOrange Outdoor Camping US $60.99
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 190 T Polyester 79mm Fiberglass Tent 2 Person BlueYellow Outdoor Camping US $44.99
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 KELTY PALISADE 4 Person 3 Season Hiking Camping Tent US $248.99
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 BRAND NEW KELTY SHIRO 4 Person 3 Season Hiking Camping Outdoor Tent US $248.99
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 KELTY GRAND MESA 4 Person 3 Season Hiking Camping Tent US $167.99
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 Clearence 3 Rooms Family Camping Hiking Hunting Tent US $49.50
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 Three 3 Man or Person Heavy Duty Dome Camping Tent US $39.99
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 New Happy Camper™ Three Person Tent Plus 2 in 1 Light and Fan US $97.99
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 2 Pole Dome Camping Hiking Tent 7x7X54 Sleeps 3 McKinley Easy SetUp Stansport US $74.99
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 Grip On Tools Grip 3 Person Dome Tent Camping Hiking Fishing Hunting US $49.95
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 BigFoot Tent SportPak brand by Paktek ToolPak company Hiking camping 4 man US $289.95
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 New Portable Camouflage Easy Setup Pop Up Camping Tent US $39.99
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 New Portable Family FUN Easy Setup Pop Up Camping Hiking Tent US $59.99
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 Happy Campertrade Three Person Tent plus porch US $61.53
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 Fine 2 Person Hiking Tent Rain Cover Dome Man Camping US $33.79
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 Wenger Matterhorn Swiss Army Camping Tent 4 Person US $24.99
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 Outdoor Sports Camping Tent 3 Person Family Camo Pop Up Hiking Tent Fun Easy Set US $44.99
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 NEW Coleman 3 or 4 Person Camping Tent 9 x 7 Hiking Outdoor Screen Porch US $82.96
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 Three person Tent Pack w Carrying Bag for Camping Beach Summer Outdoor Activitie US $49.99
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 Outdoor Camping Tent 2 Person Alumi Pole Waterproof Easy Set Hiking Tent Blue US $49.00
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 New Portable Camouflage Easy Setup Pop Up Camo Camping Hiking Tent US $39.99
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 2012 High Quality Camping Camouflage Tent For 3 4 Person Hiking Tent US $42.99
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 Outdoor Camping Tent Portable Hiking Easy Pop up Tent in 3 second Fun US $39.99
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 New Coleman Evanston 4 Person Screened Camping Tent Hiking Backpacking Porch 2 3 US $89.99
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 Outdoor Tent 3 Person Dome Tent Good for Fishing Hunting Hiking Camping US $55.99
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 Family Backpacking Camping Hiking Family Tent Rain Fly US $35.99
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 ABO Gear Instent Max shelter Instant Beach Hiking Camping Tent Cabana Shelter US $87.99
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 COLEMAN Hooligan 3 Person Tent 3 Season Camping Hiking US $93.95
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 Coleman Tent Instent Quick SET UP 2 3 Person Rainfly Camping Hiking Sports Dome US $69.99
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 Outdoor Sports Camping Tent 3 Person Family Color Pop Up Hiking Tent Fun Set US $51.99
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 Eureka Timberline SQ 4XT Tent US $309.95
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 Waterproof Camping Tent Closed Sun Shelter With Fiberglass Frame And Carrying US $31.77
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 Tough Nylon Tafetta Kelty Palisade 6 Person Tent Footprint Camping Hiking N US $139.44
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 Nylon Tafetta Kelty Palisade 4 Person Tent Footprint Camping Outdoor Sports N US $52.34
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 Asolo Gear Hawk 2 Person Backpacking Tent Camping Outdoor Sports New Fast Shi US $156.07
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 The Moonlight 3 Three Person Backpacking Dome Tent Prospector 7 FT X 7 FT US $28.99
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 Hi Tec 4 Person Dome Tent Odyssey 8 FT x 8 FT US $16.99
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 Hi Tec 4 Person Dome Tent Pathfinder 8 x 8 ft US $18.99
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 Columbus Sunridge 4 Person Dome Tent 8 FT x 8 FT Quick and Easy Setup US $29.99
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 180T Silver Coating Polyester 69mm Fiberglass Tent 2 Persons Outdoor Camping US $39.99
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 Sun Shelter Shade 75 square feet Canopy Camping Tent US $150.72
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 Exped Mira I Tent US $328.95
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 180T Polyester 69mm Fiberglass Tent 3 4 Person Blue Yellow Outdoor Camping US $39.99
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 Brand NEw Wenzel Alpine 3 person Tent Camping Hiking Mountain Family Sleeps 8ft US $71.00
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 Chinook Sirocco 3 Person Fiberglass an ultra light easy to set up 3 seasons US $112.29
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 Chinook Sirocco 3 Person Aluminum an ultra light easy to set up 3 seasons US $149.09
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 Chinook Santa Ana 3 Person Fiberglass an ultra light easy to set up US $149.03
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 Rugged Exposure Prospector 8 Black Gray Maroon 4 Person Tent US $38.98
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 Happy Camper Three Person Tent Plus 2 in 1 Fan Flashlight US $119.99
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 Happy Camper Three Person Tent Plus 2 in 1 Light and Fan US $114.99
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 Columbus Sunridge 4 Person Dome Tent Gray Ivory Navy US $29.98
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 Proffesional comfortable Camping Swiss Gear Smart Shade Sunscreen Windbreaker f US $24.78
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 Rugged Exposure 3 Person Dome Tent 7 x 7 x 48 Easy Set Up US $32.99
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 Rugged Exposure 4 Person Dome Tent 8 x 8 x 54 Easy Set Up US $34.98
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 Coleman 3 Person Tent 8 Ft x 7 Ft Easy Setup Room to Stand Move US $32.98
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 New Color Portable Family Fun Easy Setup Pop Up Camping Tent Throw Pop Up US $56.99
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 Sierra Designs Lightning HT 3 Person Tent US $349.95
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 Outdoor 1 3 Man Person Family Hiking Camping Automatic INSTANT Tent Lightweight US $49.99
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 Quechua Tent Camping Pop Up 2 Seconds AIR III 3 Man US $144.99
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 Pop up Mosquito Tent 4 5 People US $50.29
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 Star Light 3 Person Hiking Wedge Tent Camping Tent Three Person Portable Sleepin US $499.89
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 Eastern Mountain Sports Shanty Tent EMS US $159.00
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 Eastern Mountain Sports Sugar Shack 3 Tent EMS US $319.00
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 Eastern Mountain Sports Big Easy 4 Tent EMS US $249.00
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 Happy Camper Three Person Tent plus porch US $79.99
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 Proffesional Camping Wenzel Plastic 12 Inch Tent Stakes Set of 6 US $9.53
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 Beach Umbrella Sun Shelter Shade Canopy Camping Tent US $22.98
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 Hastings Square Dome Tent Texsport 3 Person 3 Season US $59.95
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 Eureka High Camp Tent US $499.95
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 3 Person Durable Camping Tent With Porch Canopy And Carrying Bag US $89.99
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 3 Person Backpacking Camping Hiking Family Tent RainFly US $38.99
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 Texsport 01941 Hastings Square Dome Tent NIB US $39.99
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 Lightspeed® Periapsis 4 Family Camping Tent Outdoor Sport Hiking Cabin 3 Windows US $129.99
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 Texsport 4 Person Cool Canyon Square Dome Tent Hiking Camping US $98.90
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 Kelty Grand Mesa 2 Tent US $139.95
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 New Salewa Denali III 3 person camping tent outdoor Hiking German technology US $268.55
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Camping in Our US Forests
What is more pleasurable than enjoying the beauty of our country? My family has been camping in Utah for the last twenty years. It is a state of eighteen majestic mountain ranges. The weather is varied from snow to sunshine and outdoor activities include snow skiing, hiking, camping and ATV trail riding.
This summer we returned to a canyon in the Manti-La Sal mountain range and was surprised to see that not only were there even fewer places to camp but that more people were out camping. Of course, some of that has to do with the economy and people doing staycations. It seems nothing has changed in the number of places to camp.
We drove around for three hours before we ended up camping just off from the main canyon road. This is difficult for us since we like to camp with our dogs, plus it is also very dusty with the number of RVs going up and down the canyon. As we searched for a camping spot, we found that places we had previously camped were blocked by signs which read, "Closed for wildlife habitat." Mind you, this range has over 1.4 million acres.
To give you a little history, in 1990 the population in Utah was 1.7 million. Today it has reached 2.7 million and our growth rate has more than doubled the rest of the nation. The projected population for 2030 is projected to be around 3.5 million.
Camping and hiking are activities enjoyed by 40 million Americans every year. It is the number one outdoor vacation activity. Camping participants made more than 597 million outings in 2008 alone. Also, one out of twenty US jobs is related to outdoor activities. Studies indicate that this industry generates roughly $730 billion annually and creates five times as many jobs as Wal-Mart.
To be fair, in Utah there are over seven-thousand improved campgrounds. Improved campgrounds are those you pull in close to other campers, but you have water hook-up, fire pits, etc. The problem for a number of campers is that what they enjoy the most about camping is getting out by themselves—away from the city, traffic, loud noises and enjoying the environment. You can't get that parked next to other campers you don't know who are playing loud obnoxious music and screaming in and out of the campground on their ATV's.
Back in 2005, ATV sales were right around 900,000 units. I'm positive sales have increased since then as the sport as become more popular. However, the number of OHV trails has varied—some have been opened up and some closed. The concern about camping and ATV riding is the impact it is having on our environment, which is very understandable.
Designated campgrounds are those without immenities. This year they were so over-camped, they were practically dustbowls. You couldn't find a piece of wood or a flower within a hundred yards. But isn't the reason these areas are so over-camped because they haven't accounted for the growing population and increase in outdoor activities? It's true that blazing trails in restricted areas as destroying our environment, but opening up more designated trails based on the growing popularity of the sport may be a solution.
It is as important to plan and project further growth of this popular activity as it is to plan our freeway and highway requirements to accommodate our growing population. In 2007, the US had over 192.8 million acres. Utah currently has over nine million acres of forest land. Why isn't it possible to provide more camp sites and still provide enough habitate for our wildlife.
By allowing us to see our beautiful country, won't we learn to respect it more? Somehow there needs to be a balance between the environment and us.
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