Animals
Do raccoons purr like cats or growl like dogs?
Purr like Cats
Which one of these states is The Great Smoky Mountains NOT in?
Virginia, North Carolina, Tennessee
Virgina
True/False
Hiking Trails Always Have A Lake Beside It
False
Campers use this to see at night
Flashlight/Lantern
True or False
Animals are the biggest cause of death when it comes to being in the wilderness.
False. The most common cause of death in National parks is drowning, car accidents and falling trees.
Yosemite National Park is in what state?
What is a S'more?
Graham Crackers, Hersey Chocolate, Marshmallow
melted over the fire.
Campers want to protect themselves from this Lyme disease carrier.
Ticks
Bears will do this in the winter to conserve energy and cope with food shortage by lowering the metabolism.
Hibernate
What state is the Grand Canyon National Park located in?
Arizona
Fishing and Hunting usually require one of these before doing.
A license/permit
True or False
Campers can eat food in their tent as long as the bears can't see what they are eating.
False. Bears can smell food miles away.
Which animal will you not see in Virginia?
Bobcat, Cougars, or Black Panthers
Black Panthers
The Appalachian Trail passes through how many states?
13 or 14
14 states -
Georgia, North Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland,Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Vermont, New Hampshire, Maine
According to a the American Camper Report, the average stay in a tent is
1-2 nights
3-4 nights
over 50% stay 1-2 nights
35% stay 3-4 nights
About 7% stay for move than 5 nights.
Campers use this sling made of fabric, rope or netting, suspended between tow or more points. It is used for swinging, sleeping, or resting. Often placed between two trees.
A Hammock
True or False
When a bear gets too close, it is best to play dead
False. Playing dead is only effective when trying to escape a grizzly defending her cups.
What national park is home to the largest natural geyser "Old Faithful"?
Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming
This is the most popular activity for campers in North America in 2021.
Hiking or Backpacking is #1. #2 is Fishing.
Define "Glamping"
Glamping is a 21st century word, meaning a form of camping involving accommodation and facilities more luxurious than those associated with traditional camping