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CAMPING ~ PA STATE PARKS

~ Carol's "Chicks in the Woods" ~
5/17-19/02 - A Survivor Weekend
~ At Hickory Run State Park ~

  • Ideas, Observations & Learnings:
    UNDER CONSTRUCTION
  • Equipment & Gear:

    Carol's "Camping Checklist" Table – Overall & Personal +( *Add ons per ZLA)

    Check

    -Need tent pegs?
    -First Aid Kit
    -Matches/ lighters?
    -Tent ok?
    -Rain gear needed?
    -Have fuel?
    -Fresh batteries?
    -Lantern charged??
    **CELL PHONES CHARGED??

    Camp Site

    -TENT(check pegs & ropes!(poles?*))
    -TARPS    (+ extra!*)
    -ROPE      (+ extra!*)(can use trees*)
    -Dining canopy, poles, etc
    -PEGS!     (extra is good*)
    -Mallet
    -Broom & whisk broom
    -Hammock
    -LANTERN
    -FLASHLIGHTS
    -Folding chairs
    -Extra batteries
    -Matches/lighters
    -Water jug
    -Table cloths(multi-usefull*) & holders
    -Fly swatter/citronella candles/OFF


    PA State Parks Reservations:
    1-888-PA-PARK

    Fire/Cooking Gear

    -Coleman stove (good* :-))
    -Fuel
    -Firewood (extra&nice smell is good*)
    -Kindling/Fire Starters
    -Newspaper
    -Grill (standalone)
    -Charcoal/starter
    -Charcoal grill
    -Hot pads
    -Frying pan
    -Big pot
    -Small pot
    -Coffee pot
    -Big bowl(s)

    Miscellaneous

    -Trash bags (+extra/multi-u/on tree*)
    -Foil
    -Zip-lock bags (+extra*)
    -(3M Tape*)
    -Towels
    -Tissues         (for the nose* :-))
    -Toilet Paper (1-2mini rolls* :-))
    -Maps
    -Pocket Knife (know your tools* :-))

    Personal Items for Each Camper

    -Pillow
    -Sleeping Bag
    -Watch, (Compass/Temp Gauge*)
    -Sunglasses/ Hats, (Scarf/Bandana*) 
    -Sunscreen
    -Bug Juice
    -Camera, (film*) 
    -Meds (?)
    -Warm Clothes (?)
    -Cool Clothes (?)
    -Extra Clothes
    -Flashlight
    -Rain Gear (incl. Umbrella*)

    -Squirt Guns?, Favorite Games?, Marshmallows?, (Chocolate, TrailMix*), (Tea,CoffeeSingles+Hot Cocoa* :-))

     

     

    -Tent repair kit
    -First Aid Kit (Supplies*)?
    -Sewing kit
    -Water jug
    -(Food & Water?* ( / #dys/person))  
      
      
      
     

    Sleeping

    -Sleeping bags
    -Pillows
    -Air mattresses (Auto-fill?*)
    -Pump
    -Sheets/blankets (Fleece if cool wthr*)

    First Aid Kit

    -Sunscreen
    -Bug juice
    -poison ivy cream
    -Benadryl
    -Tylenol/ Advil
    -Sinus meds
    -Pepto Bismal, etc
    -Tweezers, (Scissors*) 
    -Bandaids/butterfly bandages/gauze/tape
    -Rx (?)
    -Aloe Gel, (Neosporin*)

     

     

    -Cutting board
    -Citronella Candles  (good* :-))
    -Long fork, etc
    -Toaster, etc
    -Utensils
    -Mugs
    -Dish pan
    -Soap/brillo pads, etc
    -Towels/dishcloths
    -Can opener
    -Spatulas, etc
    -Big fork & knife
    -Colander
    -Paper towels

    Fun Stuff

    -Radio/CD player
    -CDs/tapes
    -Cards
    -Frisbee, etc
    -Camera, (film*) 
    -Water toys
    -Books, games, etc 

     

     

    -Soap, Shampoo
    -Tooth Brush, (Toothpaste*), etc
    -Deodorant
    -Sanitary Items* (Tmpns (?))
    -Towels  (Wash Cloth*) 
    -$$$
    -Beach Towel
    -Swim Suit (s)
    -Sweat Shirt
    -Jacket *
    -Back Pack
    -Shoes: Hiking, Shower,etc (+extra pair*)
    -Folding Chairs (?)
     

     

     

  • Hickory Run State Park ~ Poconos:

    The 15,500-acre Hickory Run State Park, Carbon County, lies in the western foothills of the Pocono Mountains. This large park has over 40 miles of hiking trails, three state park natural areas and miles of trout streams. The Boulder Field, a striking boulder-strewn area, is a National Natural Landmark

    ~ Can also use Following Links to access other Parks in PA & Abroad as they are covered by these web sites ~

    ~ The Pennsylvania Outdoor Recreation and Information Guide

    ~ DCNR ~ PA Dept of Conservation & Natural Resources:
    The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR). Established on July 1, 1995, the agency is charged with maintaining and preserving the 116 state parks; managing the 2.1 million acres of state forest land; providing information on the state's ecological and geologic resources; and establishing community conservation partnerships with grants and technical assistance to benefit rivers, trails, greenways, local parks and recreation, regional heritage parks, open space and natural areas.

    ~ DCNR-PA State Parks Camping Info Page + Other Camping Links

    ~ Wildernet: Hickory Run State Park - Basic History plus activities...

    ~ Yahoo Parks - Hickory Run State Park

    ~ PaParks.net - Hickory Run

    ~ Pocono Mountains Vacation Bureau

  • Pictures from Hickory Run State Park:

    click here to see path to hawk falls
    Path to Hawk Falls

    click here to see tarp over tent set up common during rain
    Now this is the Ultimate Tent set up. Viewed along path to Hawk Falls

    click here to see cascading Hawk Falls
    Hawk Falls cascading down gentle slope to drop many feet into a pool below

    click here for pic of the girls on the trail
    Three of our four woman crew of ingenious minds that despite the 14 hour rain followed by the cold 37+/- degree temps, found ingenious and creative ways to have fun, see some of the sites and still live it up with great food and cooking on this survivor like camping trip. Ok, I'll admit finding the nearest laundromat and a nice restaurant on the rain day really did wonders for maintaining our up beat spirits. We did have at least two out of three georgeously clear sky days with at least one clear starry & moon filled night in between to enjoy. And we did! Either sitting by the cozy camp fire drinking our favorite warm or cold or spirited drinks, roasting some hot dogs for snacks or smores while listening to music from the 70's or current or just interesting, or the adventure of hiking in the woods, crossing the river,twice, to get to the falls, or the oppertunity of using our brains to keep our camp comfortable during the rain! Yes an all around fun filled challenging & educational adventure. :-0
    Next on to Worlds End.... :-)

  • Other Park Interests:
    ~ Worlds End State Park (Where I would possibly like to go next):
    Virtually in a class by itself, this wild, rugged and rustic area seems almost untamed. Camping, cabins and hiking on the Loyalsock Trail attract many visitors to Worlds End State Park. The scenery is spectacular, especially the June mountain laurel and Fall foliage. Canyon Vista, reached via Mineral Spring and Cold Run Roads, provides outstanding views.