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As an only child, my parents often took me on short vacation getaways, many of which included camping at various lakes in Southern California. My husband and I still enjoy camping, although I prefer to “camp” in a tent close to shower facilities. Camping is an affordable family activity that allows for outdoor exploration and appreciation. You may not know this, but many National Parks offer camping rates for $10 a night.
The National Park Foundation has partnered with Benadryl to encourage families to pledge to spend more time enjoying the outdoors. As part of the campaign, Discovery Channel’s Josh Bernstein offers some tips for helping families enjoy the outdoors while staying safe.
1. Select the Perfect Campground: Whether it’s a national park or your own backyard, choose a fun and unique location that suits your needs, budget, and skill level
2. Know Your Surroundings: Where you set up camp could make or break your experience. Make sure your tent is on elevated ground in case of rain. Check whether there is a nearby water source and find an adequate cooking spot.
3. Pack Essentials: Don’t forget necessities such as water and a flashlight, as well as a first aid kit and any medication you may need. If you have allergies, this probably means an allergy medication that can help relieve symptoms of an unexpected allergy attack. Just as you would at home, keep all medicines and first aid supplies out of kids’ reach.
4. Test Gear: If it’s your first time camping or if you’ve bought new equipment, be sure to test it before your trip. You don’t want to arrive at the campsite only to find your lantern doesn’t work or realize you’re missing a tent pole.
5. Clean Up: We all love the outdoors and we want to make sure that these places remain vital in our lifetime and for our children and grandchildren. A good rule of thumb is to leave trails and campsites better than when you found them by collecting and properly disposing of your trash and any trash you find along the way.
Benadryl and the National Park Foundation (NPF) are working together to protect moments outdoors. Benadryl is donating $200,000 to the NPF. Additionally, a $1 donation will be made every time someone visits the site and enters a unique promotion code found on specially marked packages of Benadryl. You can also visit the site to pledge to enjoy a moment outdoors.
Win It! One of you will win a camping survival kit valued at $50 which will include a portable cooler to keep snacks cold, a Bendadryl-branded water bottle to quench thirsts, a compass to keep familes on the right track, and a lantern flashlight to help light the way. Just leave me a comment with something you learned or found useful on the site. Comments will close on June 21, 2009 at 10 PM PST. One comment per person, please (unless you do the extra credit). US residents only. Duplicates and comments not including the above information will be disqualified. Comments are moderated. If you don’t see your comment in a reasonable amount of time, send me an email. Bloggers and non-bloggers may enter. If you don’t want to leave your email address, please be sure to check back for my announcement on the winner. Please note that winners must respond within 48 hours of being announced/contacted or another winner will be drawn.
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Felicia says
Benadryl is raising money for national parks!
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The thing I found useful on the site is that if you pledge time outdoors they give you all kinds of suggestions of what you can do!
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I couldn’t get the site to work because I am having computer problems but I do know that Benadry is excellent for allergies and will also help you rest.
From your comments I see that Benadryl is donating $200,000 to the National Park Service which is very generous of them.
Thanks for the giveaway and have a nice day!
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Brian Morin says
I liked being able to download the screenblower clock screensaver. Thanks for the contest.
Linda B says
Benadryl is supporting the National Parks Foundation – a very worthy case. We like to camp near Lake Placid – a lovely spot in July
Abby says
A hammock would be awesome!
Heather E says
This is a good tip, “Pollen and other common triggers of episodic allergy attacks exist outdoors, so don´t forget to check your local allergy forecast before heading out.”
Patricia Hill says
The combination of Benadryl and national parks seems logical since I have to take Benadryl due to allergies when I go to parks.
Jennifer Hamitlon says
I learned that the record for skipping stones is 51 skips across a river!
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Vickie Couturier says
Pollen and other common triggers of episodic allergy attacks exist outdoors, so don´t forget to check your local allergy forecast before heading out. And listen to your body. If you´re having a bad allergy day, you may want to choose another day to enjoy the outdoors.
patrick m says
camping is an affordable activity…can’t wait to go…
Marci says
The Ant Cam is pretty funny! I also like how the numbers disengage and look like fireflys….Pretty cool website!
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Jenn H says
I learned to know before you go, to check your local allergy forecast.
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Leann S says
I liked the ant cam. There are always ants when you go camping.
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I learned that Pollen and other common triggers of episodic allergy attacks exist outdoors!
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Keitha says
If your having a bad allergy, they suggest that you may should pick another day to enjoy the outdoors.
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Benadryl is raising money for national parks , [email protected]
Margaret Smith says
I learned that ” Pollen and other common triggers of episodic allergy attacks exist outdoors, so don´t forget to check your local allergy forecast before heading out”. Thanks so much.
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I learned that the sun is a star!
dIane says
I learned there are 3293 moments pledged so far
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Brynna says
I learned that there is actually an “allergy forecast”…why did I never know that before? Could have come in quite handy!!
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I’m an email subscriber!
Carolyn G says
I like that you can pledge to go outdoors and do activities. Plus, they give you suggestions.
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I subscribe
Alyson says
Benadryl is raising money for national parks…. did not know.
Also, to test new equipment before taking on a trip.
Thanks!
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Tracey Byram says
Benadryl is supporting the National Parks Foundation.
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Deci Worland says
I learned how to situate my campsite, look for higher ground.
Eric Breunig says
Camping is fun, that ant cam was funny.
Denyse says
The mission of the National Park Foundation is to strengthen the enduring connection between the American people and their national parks.
Mary Casper says
kids would love this
Linda Lansford says
I learned you can make a pledge
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I learned that you can pledge to spend time outside on their site.
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Kristy says
I learned that the National Parks Foundation has been around for 40 years.
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Renee says
Wow! Benadryl is donating a minimum of $50k and a maximum of $100 k to the National Parks Foundation!
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they are working with national parks! great cause!!
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shaylan says
the “discover parks” link was awesome. i cant wait to check some of them out this summer. definitely bookmarked
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Julie says
i learned don’t forget to ck your local allergy forecast !
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Linda M. says
what a great site this was! I couldn’t help but be drawn to Aramark……who was always the supplier of towels & aprons at the bar I worked at for 15 yrs. They apparently helped to secure a million dollar grant to the National Parks! I was so impressed by that & so many other things on the site. I saved it in my favorites so I can go back & read more.
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I’m so happy I subscribe to your newsletter thru my yahoo address!
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I had to go over to Amanda’s & enter her Daddy Toolbox give away,as I did yours! I love it!
Elli says
we just bought a camper and will be heading out for the first time in a few weeks! i was reminded to check the allergy forecast before we go. we have a couple kids with seasonal allergies, so this was a great reminder 🙂
Laura Collins says
I learn to check my allergy forecast.
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Ellen C. says
I learned about their ant cam. Thanks for the chance.
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Rosey says
I learned that one of the best indicators as to whether or not your allergies are going to act up is your own body. Listen to it!
Quinn says
Check local allergy forecast before heading out
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I subscribed!
adrienne Gordon says
If you pledge time outdoors they give you all kinds of suggestions of what you can do!
Rachael says
I learned that Benadryl is raising money for national parks. Seems like a good combo considering my allergies would be going crazy in the woods. 🙂
Cecile says
I learned that you can pledge a different activity moment outside!
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I like the screensaver on the site 🙂
Heather D. says
Yay for benadryl for donating so much money to the national parks! A good reminder for me to pack allergy medication for my son who goes to scout camp for a week.
Kelly Ann T. says
I learned that you should listen to your body. If you´re having a bad allergy day, you may want to choose another day to enjoy the outdoors.
beth shepherd says
I really like the discover parks link. I found some great ones that I cant wait to try out with the kids on their summer break. Thank you for the chance
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Sarah says
benadryl raises money for national parks!
Jennifer M says
I really like how you “pledge moments” for outdoor fun! It was so much fun! I chose cloud gazing and they give you little ‘gifts’ at the end (screensavers and backgrounds).
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I pledge to spend more time outdoors with my daughter. Thanks for the chance.
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Christine says
I learned that they are supporting the National Parks Foundation! Thanks for the chance!
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Carol Lawrence says
“Pollen and other common triggers of episodic allergy attacks exist outdoors, so don´t forget to check your local allergy forecast before heading out.” is the tip I found.
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Discovery Channel’s Josh Bernstein’s Camping Survival Kit. is the contest I entered at Amanda.
Courtney says
I like how you can pledge a moment outdoors.
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I subscribed via email.
christopher h says
i really like the ant cam
Storm says
I found it pretty cool I can help donate by entering the codes from specially marked packages of Benadryl. Considering I practically live on the stuff, I think I’ll be helping a lot. 😉
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The National Parks Foundation has been around for 40 years.
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Rhonda Martin says
I learned that you can stay at National Parks for $10 a night. I had no idea it was so cheap to stay at a National Park. I always figured it would be more money not less. Thanks for the tip 🙂
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I follow you on twitter and tweeted about this review and giveaway 🙂
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Marianna says
I learned Benadryl is donating $1 each time someone enters the promotional code off their package to the National Parks!
Sylvia says
Learned pollen triggers alergies outside
Madeliene says
I pledged to spend a moment and downloaded a ScreenBlower Clock! Thanks!
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I found a lot of info on Benadryl!!
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Great Giveaway
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learned that the record for skipping stones is 51 skips across a river
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Benedryl is donating money to the national parks!
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benadryl is helping raise money
dianne says
I love all the ideas they have.
Maggie M says
I like the Ant Cam…Benadryl is supporting the National Parks Foundation….I didn’t even know there was such a thing as “check your local allergy forecast”? That’s cool:)
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Sarah Hirsch says
I learned to look for higher ground when picking out your campsite.
Sarah Denton says
I learned that the National park service has been around for 40 years
mary teneyck says
this would be super 4 my crew who camp at least 2 times a month, with dad and grandpa in tow
Colleen says
I didn’t know that benadryl is giving money to national parks.
Randy Bailey says
Benadryl is supporting the national parks foundation
Steve Scott says
Benadryl is supporting the National Parks.
Sonya says
Benadryl and the National Park Foundation are working together to protect our parks so we can all enjoy moments outdoors!
Emily Z says
Very cool that Benadryl is raising money for national parks.
Kathy Scott says
Benadryl is working with the National Parks Foundation.
Sharon A says
Pollen and other common triggers of episodic allergy attacks exist outdoors, so don´t forget to check your local allergy forecast before heading out. And listen to your body. If you´re having a bad allergy day, you may want to choose another day to enjoy the outdoors.
Jennifer M says
Pollen and other common triggers of episodic allergy attacks exist outdoors, so don´t forget to check your local allergy forecast before heading out. And listen to your body. If you´re having a bad allergy day, you may want to choose another day to enjoy the outdoors.
Ken Robinson says
Make proper preparations for the sun and insects. Please accept my entry. Thank you.
Yvonne says
Benadryl is raising money for national parks
Deborah D says
One of the most useful things I learned was to be sure a pack the antihistamine – you never know what type of critter sting or allergy trigger you might run into. There’s not always a drug store just a few blocks away!
Chelsea says
I like the different “cam” moments they provided. Fun to see different prespectives…my kids loved seeing like an ant does!
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I subscribe!
Molly K says
I loved that the site listed many activities to do outdoors as a family. I think too many people are wrapped up in work and kids jjst sit and watch TV or play video games. There were lots of easy suggestions of things to do outdoors.
Molly Krantz says
I am a subscriber.
Teresa says
The mission of the National Park Foundation is to strengthen the enduring connection between the American people and their national parks
🙂 Thank you for the wonderful giveaway! 🙂
Happi Shopr says
I love the outdoors suggestions you get when you pledge time outdoors. Lots of great ideas.
Christie says
I thought the Ant Cam was cute.
Jaque says
Ok, the world’s record for skipping stones is 51, accross a river…wow!
Thank you. 🙂
Amy Brewer says
I love the sites explore the outdoor cams. interesting.
Jennifer C. says
You can pledge outdoor time on the site and if you buy Benedryl, enter your promo code there so they’ll donate $1 to the National Parks Foundation.
Erma says
I liked being able to download the screenblower clock screensaver.
Brandon Ralston says
I learned that you should check your local allergy forecast before heading out.
dustin mckellar says
the ant cam
Gabriel J. says
I learned you can make a pledge.
katie says
I think it is helpful that they have a community where one can connect with other outdoor enthusiasts 🙂
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laurie says
beneydl is raising money for national parks, what a great thing to do. what a company. thanks
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NICHOLAS NIEVES says
benedryl gives money to national parks
Sarah Z says
Love the cloud impressions! Very cute!
Thanks
Donna L says
Benadryl is supporting the National Parks
Samantha Miller says
I learned “Pollen and other common triggers of episodic allergy attacks exist outdoors, so don´t forget to check your local allergy forecast before heading out”
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Denise says
I dig the Ant Cam! Very cool idea. Thanks- my kids will love it when I show it to them.
Dree says
I pledged to go on a picnic with my family.
Dree says
I blogged about it here. http://blogswag.blogspot.com/2009/06/rockin-mama-giveaways.html
Dree says
I entered Outdoor Dad: Camping Tips & Survival Kit *Giveaway* @Amanda’s.
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Jammie says
I learned that every year hundreds of thousands of volunteers donate their time and energy to support your national parks. I think this would be something my daughter would love to do.
Pam T says
I learned that before you go out camping to check the local Allergy forecast
Brian E. says
Thanks for the giveaway… The website had a link for coupons worth $5.00 off your next Benedryl purchase; every visitor to the web page resulted in a $1 donation by Benedryl to NPF.
Andy S. says
Ant cam!!!
bridget says
I liked looking at the different cams. It made me want to go outside and lie in the grass and watch the clouds.
Jennifer V says
I had no idea Benadryl was donating money to the national parks. How wonderful of them. Our national parks are a wonderful resource.
Kara says
I hadn’t thought of packing allergy meds for camping/outdoor activities, but a good idea! [email protected]
Carliss Williams says
Family outdoor activity exampls is great info here.
thanks for the contest
Denise says
I learned that the record for skipping stones is 51 skips across a river. I think my record is 4!
Kate says
I think it’s really cool how they are raising money for our national parks!
kathy pease says
i learned at night keep windows closed to prevent pollen or mold spores from drifting into your home
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Chrysa says
The Discover Parks link and info is helpful
Elizabeth says
The world record is 51 stone skips! Whoa. I think I’m up to about 3.
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I entered Amanda’s Camping Survival kit giveaway too.
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Auriette says
As I looked around on the Benadryl site, I found a link to the Audubon Society, which led me to information on the Florida Birding Trail, which has sections near where I live. Lots of great tools and information!
Myra Ricketts says
great prizes
DanV says
I like the useful camping tips
Sarah Lehan says
I learned what life looks like for an ant! That is fun. Thanks for the contest.
Gianna says
Pollen and other common triggers of episodic allergy attacks exist outdoors, so don´t forget to check your local allergy forecast before heading out 🙂
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CAmping Survival goes along with Parental Survival; many thanks SW
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I learned that pollen and other common triggers of episodic allergy attacks exist outdoors.
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