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“How do I get to Rainbow Bridge?”  This was a question we answered many times as volunteers with the National Park Service at Glen Canyon National Recreation Area.  There are two ways you can get to Rainbow Bridge while you are visiting Lake Powell. (more…)

If you would like to volunteer and work with professional archaeologists and historians within the national forests in the United States check out passport in time.  This website is maintained by the USDA Forest Service and will state the goal of the program, explain what is required of you, and direct you to a section which posts the opportunities available.  You will work with professional archaeologists and historians on various projects in forests throughout the United States.  Assignments vary in length of time, acomodations may be be anything from primitive camping to an RV spot in a campground or perhaps a local hotel or motel.   In all cases you must get yourself to and from the project. 

Get involved with your Texas State Park system and be a volunteer.  Most parks use volunteers all or part of the year and love to have dedicated enthusiastic folks join their team.  The biggest need is for Park Hosts with their own RV or travel trailer. (more…)

You never know when you may need a wide brimmed hat for the sun or an extra pair of trail hiking pants.  Have the toll free numbers and URL addresses for your favorite stores in a handy place.  Outfitters such as LL Bean and Cabela’s offer a wide selection of sport and outdoor related apparel and products.  Your favorite brands can be ordered and in most cases delivered right to you by UPS or Fedex.  Shopping online or using a convenient toll free number is also convenient for gift giving while you are away from home.  For example order and request the gift be shipped directly to your grandson right on time for his birthday. 

A specific list of current medicines that you take, both prescription and non prescription can prove invaluable in case of an emergency or helpful for a routine Dr. visit while you are away from home.  List your prescription medicines first, then over-the-counter medicines, and finally any nutritional supplements that you take.  Include the strength, the frequency of dosage and the name and phone number of the Doctor who prescribed the medicine.  As a matter of your patient health know the active ingredient. This is what makes the drug work.  Keep this with your important documents and keep it up-to-date.