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Campsite safety tips cont.

encounter while camping to the condition of surrounding areas, including the altitude, the diffi culty of nearby hiking trails and where to go in case of emergency. • Develop an emergency plan. The NPS urges campers to develop an emergency plan, noting that it’s always wise to expect the unexpected when camping. Bring a fi rst aid kid along when leaving the campsite to engage in activities like hiking or fi shing. Go over safety protocols before going on a hike, including the need to stay together and remain on the trail at all times. More information about what to do should anyone be injured during your trip is available at www.nps.gov. • Bring the right gear. The NPS notes that each camping trip will have its own equipment needs, which will be dictated by the setting, the time of year of the trip, the diffi culty of the terrain, and the duration of the trip. Navigational supplies, sun and insect protection, insulation (i.e., extra clothing and blankets), shelter, fl ashlights and headlamps, fi rst aid kits, extra food and water, fi restarters, repair kits and tools, and a communication device like a smartphone or satellite phone are the essential necessities that should be brought along on all camping trips. Camping is a great way to get away. Campers of all skill and experience levels can make the most of their trips by emphasizing safety at all times.

Concerts in the Park

Cottage Grove’s Concerts in the Park series occurs in conjunction with the Cottage Grove Grower’s Market. Concerts run Wednesday evenings, June 23 to August 25 from 6:30-8 p.m. The series takes place at the amphitheater in Bohemia Park, a 14acre park located along 10th Street.

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June 23: Gabe Schliffer and the Sugar Pine String Band (Bluegrass) June 30: Men From Surf July 7: 2106 July 14: Inner Limits Band (Blues Rock) July 21: Prefect Flavor July 28: Greg Nestler (R&B Blues Rock) Aug 4: Calvary Creek (60’s and 70’s Folk) Aug 11: Annie Mae Rhodes Band Aug 18: Dusty Herd Aug 25: The United States Airforce Band