Camping
In a campground, what is an outhouse for?
It’s a bathroom, but it doesn’t have running water
What’s the most common injury for hikers?
Sprained ankle
What first aid should you use to treat a scraped knee?
Wipe off the debris and wash the area, then apply antibiotic ointment
What is one of the most commonly caught freshwater fish?
Largemouth bass, catfish, carp, trout, and salmon are a few
What is the most visited national park?
Great smoky mountains national park in Tennessee and North Carolina, followed by the Grand Canyon in Arizona in 2nd.
What is it called when you put a tent together?
Pitching
What is the average number of steps it takes to hike a mile?
2,000
What animal smell has to be treated with hydrogen peroxide and dish soap when they spray a person?
A skunk
How many fish can a bear eat per day?
A large male bear will catch and eat about 30 fish in a day
What does “cowboy camping” refer to?
Camping without a tent
The word “glamping” combines “camping” and what other word?
Glamorous
How many Americans went hiking in 2022? 13 million, 59 million, 136 million, or 200 million
59 million Americans
How would you identify poison ivy while in a forest?
Three leaves budding from a single stem, often growing in vines that are low to the ground
Which state in America has the largest deer population? Wisconsin, Texas, Pennsylvania, orMichigan
Texas
What materials would you need to start a campfire?
Tinder (tiny wood or dried leaves), kindling (small chopped wood or sticks), and fuel (large wood to sustain the fire)
How many people is the biggest camping tent advertised for?
20! This type even has separate ‘rooms’, while most tents fit 2-8 people.
What animal causes the most problems for hikers in North America?
Ticks
What it called when the body loses heat faster than producing it?
Hypothermia
What is the biggest animal that can be legally hunted in America?
A moose
Which animal has the ability to calculate the weather temperature?
A cricket! The amount of chirps they make in 14 seconds, plus 40, gives the temperature in Fahrenheit
What do you think the camping phrase “leave no trace” refers to?
Pick up your trash, respect wildlife, and leave it better than you found it.
Which state in America has the fewest amount of hiking trails?
Delaware
How long does it take for a tick to transmit lyme disease to a person?
They can pass on the disease in 36 hours
Which state in America has the most hunting permits and licenses? Wyoming, Wisconsin, Texas, or South Dakota?
Wyoming; they issued more than 4.5 million in 2023
What country has the most national parks in the world?
Australia! They have over 500 national parks