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Welcome to Don's Site, it's a site I've made about paddling and canoeing.
Make sure you have all these things with you when you go paddling.
| STOVE | Hey I've got a
great idea, let's start exporting oil to Kuwait! Pretty dumb idea huh?
Just as dumb as bringing fuel to the wilderness, the wilderness is full of
fire wood, so why bring something to burn? Don't be an idiot, get a wood
stove. The Trailstove by Stratus is the big favorite among paddlers but there are others too. | |
| FOOD | You need a lot of high energy food when you're out. Lots of rice is perfect to include in your meals and lots of chocolate for snacks. | |
| FIRST AID KIT | A first aid kit in the back pack is well worth the weight it weighs. You never know when you might need it. | |
| TENT | If the weather is not very nice where you are going you should bring a tent, a cheap one will do just fine. If you're thinking about doing some heavy duty mountaineering you may want to take a look at more expensive tents but if you're just setting it up by the trail there's no need for that. | |
| DUCT TAPE | Duct tape always saves the day. The unsung hero of the wilderness. | |
| STEEL WIRE | Steel wire is such a good thing to have handy, you never know when you'll need it but you know that you always will need it for something. | |
| WATER FILTER | There are plenty of
water filters on the market, get one that fits your budget. The expensive
ones are better but it's not a big deal since it's not a survival item. If
you have a light weight wood powered camp stove such as the Trailstove and a small cooking pot you can disinfect any quantity of water to drink. |
HOW TO MAKE AN IGLOO
PICK A SPOT
You should build your igloo on a level surface where the
snow is at least 3 feet deep. There should be enough hard snow for your igloo,
if the surface snow is powdery there's probably hard packed snow a bit deeper.
Large bumps on the surface of the snow it usually means that there is a large
object below the snow such as a boulder or a large stomp, they can get in the
way so it's better to pick as flat a spot as possible. Don't make your igloo
bigger than it needs to be. Mark out in the snow where you plan to have the wall
of your igloo.
CUT BLOCKS
Cut
out blocks from the area which will be the inside of the igloo. The lower blocks
should be about 1 foot thick, 3 feet long and 1.5 feet high, the higher blocks
should be about 6 inches thick, 2 feet long, and 1 foot high. If you size the
blocks as I have said above you will need approximately the following number of
blocks:
Sleeping 1 person, 6 feet inner diameter: 30 blocks
Sleeping 2 people, 7
feet inner diameter: 40 blocks
Sleeping 3-4 people, 9 feet inner
diameter: 60 blocks
Don't worry if you think you'll have trouble fitting, once the igloo is
finished you can carve out a bit of space for your feet from the inner
wall.
The hole resulting from
your cutting will be the floor in the igloo so you want a sleeping area for each
person as high up as possible, a general purpose area that should be a bit lower
to allow for mobility, and a deep entrance hole that extends outside of the
igloo. The entrance hole should be as narrow as possible while still allowing
you to get in and out without too much discomfort. The deep entrance hole will
absorb the cold air and release it to the outside while the warm air will rise
and stay trapped inside the dome.
BUILD A SPIRAL CIRCLE
Place your largest and widest blocks in a circle around the
hole where you have been cutting out your blocks, the blocks should be tilted in
towards the center. Start with the block that goes on top of the entrance hole,
the whole entrance hole must be traversed by one single block with plenty of
support on both sides. Cut the blocks so they form a spiral, make sure that the
block covering the entrance hole is the largest block.
BUILD WALL
Add
blocks to the wall until you only have a small opening in the roof. Before you
get to the point that it's hard to get in and out of the dome move any blocks
not yet used to the inside of the dome so you can put them all up in one sweep
from the inside.
TOP PIECE
When all the blocks are in place cut the final top piece to the
right size. If you can wiggle it out from the inside and lower it down into
position that's great, but if your hole is very circular this won't be possible,
you'll have to put the block on top of the dome from the outside and then lower
it down from the inside.
FINISHING
Fill any cracks with
snow.
Make a little doorway over the entrance to keep snow out.
You have
to make at least one air hole in the roof to ensure proper ventilation. Without
good ventilation you could run out of oxygen, very dangerous.
Smoothen the
inside of the dome to prevent water dripping.
Your igloo is now ready to be lived in,
check your air hole periodically to make sure it's not blocked. If you've done
everything right you will be quite comfortable.
Titusville, FL
Canaveral National Seashore is on a barrier island which includes ocean, beach, dune, hammock, lagoon, salt marsh, and pine flatland habitats.
The barrier island and adjacent waterways offer a blend of plant and animal life. Records show that 1,045 species of plants and 310 species of birds can be found in the park.
Endangered species include, but are not limited to, loggerhead, green and leatherback sea turtles, West Indian Manatee, Southern bald eagle, wood stork, peregrine falcon, eastern indigo snake, and Florida scrub jay.
The park has two districts and the Seminole Rest Site. The North District is in Volusia County, near New Smyrna Beach, Florida. Seminole Rest is also located in Volusia County in Oak Hill, Florida. The South District, in Brevard County is near Titusville, Florida.
Visitors may enjoy walking the nature and historical trails during the cool winter months. Throughout the year opportunity for recreational activities include; lagoon and surf fishing, boating, canoeing, surfing, sunbathing, swimming, hiking, horseback riding and backcountry camping.
CONTACTS
Email - CANA_Superintendent@nps.gov
Fax- 321-264-2906
Write to
Canaveral National Seashore
308 Julia
Street
Titusville, FL
32796-3521
- or -
Canaveral National Seashore Information Center
7611 South
Atlantic Avenue
New
Smyrna Beach, FL 32169
Phone
Headquarters - 321-267-1110
Visitor Information -
321-867-4077
Visitor InformationRecorded Message -
321-867-0677
Visitor Information - 386-428-3384 Ext. 10
TRAVEL BASICS
Operating Hours,
Seasons
Winter Hours: November - March 6:00 A.M.-6:00 P.M. Summer
Hours: April - October 6:00 A.M.-8:00 P.M.
Getting There
PLANE - Orlando International Airport, 1
Airport Blvd. Orlando, FL 32827 407-825-2001
Space Coast Regional Airport Titusville, FL 32780 321-267-8780
CAR - North District: I-95 to State Road 44 (Exit 84), East on SR 44 to A1A, South on A1A nine miles to park entrance.
South District - I-95 to State Road 406 (Exit 80), 406 East to 402 East to Park Entrance Station.
Seminole Rest - From I-95 take SR 5A (Exit 82) east to U.S. 1, U.S. 1 North to the Caution Light in Oak Hill, turn east onto Halifax Avenue to River Road. Turn North on River Road. Seminole Rest is two tenths of a mile on the east side of River Road.
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION - There is no public transportation in the park. The park visitor may tour the park via private vehicle, bicycle, or on foot. Horseback riding is available in designated areas but the visitor must provide their own horse and a permit is required.
Weather & Climate
Summer: Hot and humid - Mid to upper
90's. Watch for sudden thunderstorms and lightning and seek the shelter of your
car.
Winter: Mild (60's - 70') May have short period of cold weather during January and February.
Accessibility
New Smyrna Beach,
FL - North District: Accessible ramps to the beach are located at Parking Areas
1A and 5. The Information Center is accessible.
All restroom facilities are accessible.
In the North District - A beach wheelchair is available. Ask at the Information Center. Assistance is required.
There is an accessible trail leading to Turtle Mound Archeological Site. The boardwalk at Turtle Mound is accessible with assistance.
Seminole Rest - River Road, Oak Hill, FL - Seminole Rest Trail is accessible to those visitors with walking disabilities. The accessible trail includes benches along the half mile trail that provide rest areas for park visitors. The restrooms are identified for those that have visual disabilities.
Titusville, FL - South District: Parking Areas at Eddy Creek and #8 are accessible.
In the South District a beach wheelchair is available. You must have assistance to use the chair. Ask at the Entrance Station.
Getting Around
There is no public transportation in the
park. Access is either via private vehicle, foot, bike, or horseback riding in
designated areas. Horseback riding requires a permit.
FEES/PERMITS
Activity Fee
DAILY USE
FEE
$5.00 for Day
$28.00 for Annual
Daily Use
Fee: $5.00 per day per private vehicle. Annual Pass: $28.00 annual per
private vehicle.
INDIVIDUAL - ON FOOT OR BIKE
$1.00 for
Day
$28. 00 for Annual
Permits
BACKCOUNTRY
CAMPING
$10 for 1 - 6 People for 1 Days
$20.00 Group Sites
for Day
Permits are obtained from the Information Center, 7611
S. Atlantic Avenue. Call 386-428-3384, ext.10 for further information.
Island and Beach Camping are available. Permits may be obtained seven days
prior to island camping. A beach camping permit may be obtained on the day
you camp. Backcounty Camping Permits: $10.00 per night for 1-6 people.
$20.00 per night for group sites (over 6 people).
COMMERICAL
PHOTOGRAPHY AND FILMING PERMIT
$Vary for One Time
The
National Park Service requires a certificate of libality insurance in the
amount of $1,000,000.00 naming the National Park Service as additional
insured for all commerical film and photography projects. Permits will be
reviewed on a case-by-case basis and priced according to the personell and
time involved. Permit forms are available under "More Info".
COMMERICAL SEAFOOD HARVESTING
$150 for Annual
Marine-life harvesting includes clams, shrimp, crabs, bait-fish, and
fish in accordance with Florida State Laws. Forms are available under
"More Info".
HORSE-USE PERMIT
$5.00 Entrance Fee only
for Day
Horse-Use Permits must be obtained 7 days prior to
bringing your horses to the park. There is a limit of 10 horses in the
South District, near Titusville, FL and 5 horses in the North District
near New Smyrna Beach, FL.
INCIDENTIAL BUSINESS PERMIT
$250.00
for 24 Months
This permit is for individuals who want to
conduct commerical business in the park. Permit forms are available under
"More Info".
Special Use Permits
SPECIAL USE
PERMITS
$25.00 and up for Annual
Fees vary according to the
activity and duration of the permit. Permit forms are available under
"More Info".
CAMPING
Beach
Camping
Open From 11/01 To 04/30
THERE IS NO RV OR TRAILER
CAMPING AVAILABLE AT THIS SITE. Camp on the beach at Canaveral National
Seashore. A camping permit is required. Beach camping is closed during the
summer when sea turtles are nesting.
For More Information on this
campground please call 386-428-3384 Ext. 10
Island
Camping
Open All Year
THERE IS NO RV OR TRAILER CAMPING AT THIS
SITE. Camp on one of eleven designated campsite islands in Mosquito
Lagoon. There are no facilities at these sites. Reservations are required.
Winter months when the mosquitoes are less bothersome is the best time to
utilize these primitive sites. Boats or canoes are required to get to the
campsites.
For More Information on this campground please call
386-428-3384 Ext.
10
FACILITIES
Museums
ELDORA STATE
HOUSE
Open All Year
Location - The Eldora State House is
located in the North District of the Park, near New Smyrna Beach, FL. The
Loop Road to Eldora begins 1 mile south of the Information Center. The
trail to Eldora State House is located at Parking Area #8 on the Eldora
Loop Road.
Closures - Currently the Eldora State House is open
Saturdays and Sundays. Hours of Operation are from 10:00 A.M. to 4:00
P.M.
Special Programs - Call 386-428-3384 Ext. 10 for
information concerning available programs.
Exhibits - Exhibits
include information on the people who lived in Eldora from 1877-1914 and
beyond. Displays also tell about the House of Refuge which once was
located on the dune approximately four miles south of Eldora. Houses of
Refuge were established on the Florida coast to provide shelter for people
who were shipwrecked there.
Available Facilities - There is a
sand trail about 1/8 mile long leading to the Eldora State House and
Fishing Dock. Accessible Restrooms are located at the Parking Area with
one available at the State House.
Visitor
Centers
INFORMATION CENTER
Open All Year 8:00 - 4:00 (Winter)
9:00 - 5:00 (Summer)
Phone - 386-428-3384, ext.10
Location
- The Information Center is located nine miles south of New Smyrna
Beach, FL on A1A.
Closures - The Information Center is closed
Christmas Day only.
Special Programs - A video "Where Eagles
Fly" is shown upon request.
Exhibits - Displays include: A
sculpture of a loggerhead sea turtle nest hatching, a sea shell display,
Timucuan Indian artifacts and models of the Eldora State House and
Mosquito Lagoon House Of Refuge.
Available Facilities -
Facilities include handicapped accessible restroom, drinking water and
an Eastern National book sales area.
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