WHICH IS BETTER FOR YOUR CAMPING TRIP? RVS VS. TENTS
Are you Team RV or Team Tent? Die-hard tent campers swear you’re not “roughing it” unless you sleep on the ground with nothing but canvas and the stars above you. On the other hand, RV lovers will point out that there’s nothing heroic about freezing to death at night (or going to the woods without a TV). Neither camping method is better than the other, but each has its pros and cons. Tent camping is generally the less expensive option; two-person tents start at $40. The price of an RV can range up to $50,000 or more. Site fees for tents are also cheaper (or free) because they’re smaller and don’t require electricity or septic tank services. You just need a flat spot for your gear. A folded tent will fit into nearly any vehicle, and you can stow it in a closet when you get home. An RV will require dedicated parking space between trips.
also able to provide electricity, which gives you air conditioning, a stove, and a hot shower. And let’s not forget about private flushable toilets.
An RV is also a must when camping in bear country. Some areas require campers to use hard-sided shelters for safety reasons.
For many people, camping promises an escape from the business of modern life. If you really want to get away from it all and immerse yourself in nature, there’s no substitute for tent camping. An RV is like a miniature portable house. You can bring the comfort of your home with you, but you might not feel as close to nature. It all boils down to preference. You may be someone who enjoys being surrounded by nature in a tent, or you may prefer to have a toilet that flushes. Whichever camping experience you choose, remember to enjoy yourself and relax!
When it comes to comfort, RVs have it made. Air mattresses or foam sleeping mats are never going to be as comfortable as a real bed. RVs are
WHAT TO DO IF YOU ARE ATTACKED BY AN ALLIGATOR
So let’s say you’re fishing down by a coastal marsh, minding your own business, and you come across a mean, green alligator that’s staring back at you. What do you do? A fight for your life is bound to ensue, right? Wrong. Here’s the truth: These reptilian monsters
cow than have an encounter — a negative one — with an alligator.” While Maxey states that gators are pretty “chill creatures,” he does warn of one scenario to avoid. “There are rare instances where females might be guarding a nest. If you come across a nest with a female, she is going to be angry, and she will come after you.” The primal nature of this species is a huge reason it has survived since the age of the dinosaurs — 150 million years so far. They are ambush creatures that will sneak up on their prey and attack at speed. Surprisingly, alligators can run up to 11 miles per hour. If one does sink its teeth into you, Maxey has some advice: “You want to fight back; you want to give it your all because that will more than likely allow the alligator to release you.” Truthfully, alligators don’t like humans because we aren’t on their food chain. Generally, they will steer more toward deer or raccoon for lunch, so if a gator attacks you, chances are they’ll let you go. If they don’t immediately, then fight like hell.
aren’t monsters at all. If you were to guess how many fatal alligator attacks there have been in the last 45 years, what would you think? Well, if you said 23, you’re correct. Louisiana has the largest alligator population in the country. Nearly 2 million gators occupy ponds, lakes, canals, bayous, and swamps in our great state. But according to Corbin Maxey, a biologist and owner of two alligators, “You’re more likely to be attacked by a dog or even killed by a
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