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Nutty by Nature
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Hiking in the forest can really work up an appetite, so keep a bag of Ricky’s Lucky Nuts in your backpack to curb your hunger until you get back to camp. The brand Ricky’s Lucky Nuts was created after Paul Gelose’s good friend and chef, Rick, developed a delicious peanut recipe (named The Original Style Peanut) that inspired him to put a fresh twist on the American classic. With that, Gelose, founder and owner of the Durango-based company, gave his peanuts a big pickme-up by mixing them with combinations such as cocoa with vanilla bean and curry mixed with coconut. The result? Savory, crunchy treats that really please the palate. To purchase online or to find a list of stores where Ricky’s Lucky Nuts are available, visit rickysluckynuts. com.
CHEW ON THIS!
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On your next camping adventure, pack a bottle of Archtek Toothpaste Tablets instead of a messy tube. Just start chewing one of these fresh mint-flavored tablets to trigger the cleaning suds and then brush like usual, with or without water. Approximately 560 million nonrecyclable toothpaste tubes are dumped into U.S. landfills every year, according to the Lovelandbased company. Archtek’s packaging, however, is completely recyclable. Each bottle of Archtek Toothpaste Tablets contains 60 tablets and costs $3.25. To order, visit archtekinc.com or call 800-763-8129.
[On-the-Move Medicine ]
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Camping is a great way to get away from it all, but if you have a heart attack or stroke in the middle of nowhere you’ll find yourself … away from it all. Aspirin thins blood and can help prevent blood clots from forming, which is why experts say it helps prevent heart attacks and strokes. Keeping a bottle of aspirin on hand at all times is a good idea, but it’s inconvenient to carry. However, one package of Urgent Rx Aspirin to Go fits easily in your pocket or wallet and could save your life. Denver-based Urgent Rx also manufactures petite packets for headache, ache and pain, stomach and heartburn relief, each of which comes in a pleasant-tasting powder. Urgent Rx medications are available at select stores, such as King Soopers and City Market. For a complete list of stores and online retailers where Urgent Rx is available, visit urgentrx.com.
ColoradoCountryLife.coop 30 May 2012
Get in on the fun! Rent the “Tikibago” at Starlite Classic Campground.
[Back to the Future]
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You can’t help but reminisce about things such as lava lamps, hula hoops, go-go boots and flattops when you set your eyes on the vintage trailers at the Starlite Classic Campground. Just imagine chillin’ out in the “TikiBago,” a classic 1973 Winnebago complete with a sandy beach front yard and a tiki bar. Or picture your family spending a weekend in the 40-foot “Tacy the Long, Long Trailer,” a 1954 New Moon that looks and feels just like the one Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz had in the movie of a similar name. Guests of the Cañon City-based Starlite Classic Campground can also rent cabins, tent sites or a space to park their own recreational vehicles. On-site activities include miniature golf, volleyball, a playground and seasonal swimming pool. Restrooms, laundry facilities, a gift store, a dog park and even doggie day care are available to Starlite campers as well. Trailer rentals cost between $79 and $119. To find out more about what Starlite has to offer, visit starliteclassiccamp ground.com or call 619-467-3876.