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I Went Camping, And All I Got Was Harassed By The Police

Julie GersteinJuly 5, 2012 //
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There is a saying by artist Barbara Krueger Jenny Holzer that “abuse of power comes as no surprise,” and wow, was that true this weekend, when my friends and I went camping and got harassed by cops not once, but three times.

Contrary to popular opinion, bullying isn’t something that just happens to kids on a playground — adults can bully, too. You may have run into a bully in your office, or in your apartment building — someone who feels the need to suppress and oppress in order to feel better about themselves. Sometimes those people are your coworkers, or neighbors.

But sometimes those people are cops.

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What To Do If You Have Your Period While Camping

Ami AngelowiczFebruary 27, 2012 //

I’ve never been camping with my period. Actually, I’ve never been camping. But if I ever do go camping AND happen to have my period, I will indeed fling my used tampons on my fellow campers to level the playing field. It would not be fair if I was the only camper lucky enough to get mounted by a wolf penis. [The Yahoo Answers]

An “Intimacy Kit” For Hikers

Jessica WakemanOctober 20, 2011 //
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Any Girl Scout worth her merit badges knows to always “Be prepared!” But my Scout leader never got to the part about doing the horizontal polka out in the woods. Fortunately Mountain Gear, an outdoor sports supply web site, has got any grownup Girl Scout covered.  Their “Backcountry Intimacy Kit” — sounds so sexy, doesn’t it? — contains three lubricated condoms, two packets of lube, four wet wipes, four compressed towels and a disposal bag. Making love by the campfire can be sexy, safe and clean!   Keep reading »

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Kate Gosselin And Sarah Palin To Go Camping Together

Kate Torgovnick/Kate-Book.comJuly 23, 2010 //

Here’s more weird celebrity friendship news for you. Kate Gosselin and her 88,888 kids are currently in Alaska, where they’ll supposedly be going camping with Sarah Palin. Sarah’s father, a retired science teacher, and her brother, a third-grade teacher, will also be going on the trip and the idea is to teach the kids a bit about nature. An insider says that Palin is pumped about the trip. “She’s excited because it will be fun and educational for the children. Sarah will even teach Kate how to avoid bears!” Keep reading »

The Must-Have Glamping Accessory

Bianca PosterliJanuary 20, 2010 //

With the release of the Coachella lineup, it’s time to start thinking about your festival schedule, and clearly your look for the season. Since Bonnaroo and Coachella are THE places to not only wear Hunters and leather fringe but also to show off your inspiring fashion sense, you’ll need to start planning your outfits, like, now. In addition to the new clothes, another must-have is fashionable digs to pair with your style, so allow Zandra Rhodes to provide the perfect tent. Her teepee is Indian-inspired and colored in hot pink, which will stand out against the dreary black and gray of most tents, making it that much easier to crawl home at night. And since you’ll be sleeping in style, here are some more glamping accessories to pair with your high-fashion tent. [Grazia] Keep reading »

Glamping: Camping For The High-Maintenance Set

Annika HarrisAugust 27, 2009 //

I’ve never understood the appeal of roughing it. Communing with nature can be fun for some, but I prefer a concrete jungle any day. Modern amenities like hot showers and flushing toilets are necessities to me, not luxuries. But pretty soon I might be singing a different tune because, apparently, “glamping” is on the rise. Glamorous camping sites make roughing it a little more palatable because most of the comforts of home are available in the outdoors, making camping an upscale vacation option. Most glamping establishments currently cater to a very upscale clientele, according to The Wall Street Journal, but you can turn a normal campsite into a glamping paradise with our suggestions after the jump. And for more info on everything glamping, check out GlampingGirl.com. Keep reading »

Love Vandal: Camping Brings Out The Desecrator In All Of Us

Catherine StrawnSeptember 2, 2008 //

[Photo: Our Emily]

Have you seen graffiti that’s kind of sweet (even if it is against the law)? Send us a pic at tips@thefrisky.com. Keep reading »

Love Vandal: At A Campsite

Catherine StrawnAugust 5, 2008 //

Last week, we saw how city folk are resorting to writing of their love in wet cement because metropolitan areas have a shortage of tress, but our Emily went to the Catskills and saw these initials carved into wood, just like the good ole days.

Have you seen graffiti that’s kind of sweet (even if it is against the law)? Send us a pic at tips@thefrisky.com. Keep reading »