Camping

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Print Resources
  • Most print resources on Camping will be located in 796.54
  • Print resources on specific topics may be found by searching the Online Catalog for books.

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Databases: Scroll over an image for a complete description.

Search for articles from the Daily Herald, Sun-Times, Tribune and Tribune RedEye. ~ Click Advanced Search > Enter Camping in one search box > Enter another camping item in the other search box > Change In All Text for both search boxes to In Headline > Click Search.

Search Clipart.com for clipart, photos, fonts and more. User name: smaine Password: south ~ Clipart, photos, fonts, and more

Search the Student Research Center for magazines, newspapers, reference articles, and primary documents. Search NoveList for reviews, annotations and much more for over 125,000 fiction titles. ~ Click Student Research Center > Click Advanced Search > Enter terms such as "sleeping bags" > Change Select a Field to Subject Terms > Click Search.

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Newsbank carries articles from U.S. and international sources covering politics, science, social science, and arts/culture. ~ Enter a term such as Camping in the search box > Click on one of the subject areas on the right side such as Tents or Wilderness Areas > Choose an article.

Search Student Resource Center Gold for reference, periodical, and primary source articles as well as maps and images across all subject areas. ~ Enter a term such as Camping in the search box > Click on one of the subject areas on the left side > Choose an article.

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Internet Resources

Camping Resources

  • American Camp Association ~ The Camp Knowledge Center includes extensive camping resources.
  • Camping.org ~ "Camping.org works to promote, inform, and improve the camping experience. Throughout camping.org, you'll find a variety of camping ideas, summer camps for the kids, and equipment from which to choose. We want you to enjoy camping as much as we do!"
  • Go Camping America ~ Click "Outdoor Tips" for a variety of equipment, safety, and food information.
  • GORP ~ "GORP.com is your encyclopedic resource for outdoor recreation—hiking, biking, rafting, camping, fishing, and more. With information on attractions, outdoor gear, adventure travel, and national parks and wilderness areas, GORP.com is the web's best place to start your journey into the great outdoors."
  • KOA ~ KOA is a national network of affiliated campgrounds working to support great camping experiences. Extensive resources.
  • Love the Outdoors ~ A full resource with information on cooking, equipment, safety, and more.
  • Outdoor Adventures Network ~ Extensive list of resources for outdoor life.
  • Tent Camping Resources ~ Extensive tips and resources from KOA.
  • Ultimate Camp Resource ~ Camp games, skits, songs, stories, and other fun resources.

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N. Mellendorf, Librarian. Maine South High School, Library Resource Center, Park Ridge, IL
Last update: 2/7/08 Contact: nmellendorf@maine207.org