July 27, 2021 | www.Camp-California.com
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Outdoor Principles Highlight: Burn Responsibly
California's wildfire season is underway, making campfire and tree safety more important than ever. Be sure to check the campfire restrictions before arriving at your destination; if a fire ban is in place ask if you can bring an alternative, like a propane-fueled fire (see Must-Have Gear below for our recommendation.) Fire restrictions can be checked with campgrounds directly, or with a nearby Forest Service or National Park office.

In addition to practicing campfire safety, every outdoor enthusiast should know additional actions they can take to protect our forests. Tree-killing insects and diseases can hide beneath the surface of firewood, and easily jump hundreds of miles when people move firewood. Once trees begin dying, they become even more flammable and make forests more susceptible to wildfires. If you are traveling to an area that permits campfires this summer, purchasing firewood local to where you plan on burning it will help protect the areas we all love visiting.
Featured Campground
Clear Lake Campground is located on Cache Creek at the south end of Clear Lake, California's oldest and largest natural lake. This small vintage campground is the perfect destination for RVers, tent campers, and glamping enthusiasts alike to enjoy fishing, boating, and paddling in the lake and river year-round (boat rentals available!)

For new RVers, Clear Lake Campground is offering two upcoming RV Basic Training Camps hosted by Stressless Camping. Learn all the basics of how to operate your RV, RV maintenance to extend your rig's life, and how to keep your rig looking good and running smoothly. Join Clear Lake Campground and Stressless Camping for these two-day campout workshops August 17-19, or September 12-14!
Saturn at Opposition: August 1st & 2nd
Turn your telescopes to the sky to see Saturn at opposition on August 1st and 2nd! Saturn will be positioned in the sky directly opposite of the Sun, with Earth passing right in between them. Earth will also be its closest to Saturn around five hours after opposition, appearing as a small golden orb in the sky. Opposition is the perfect opportunity to grab your telescope and check out Saturn's rings, made of ice and rock particles – some as small as a grain of sand or as large a house!
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