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In New York, Free Gear for First-time Campers

From tents to lanterns, firewood to personal guides, the State of New York gave 40 new campers an outdoor adventure to remember.

Photo: Anthony Clark

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Never camped before? For 40 New Yorkers, they got the intro of a lifetime: a state-sponsored, guided “learn to camp” weekend of hiking, fishing, and fire-building. Even better, their experience came free with everything they needed, including six-person tents and camp chairs, thanks to a promotion fund provided by ReserveAmerica.

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