Articles
The U.S. National Forest Campgrounds Guide web pages are loaded with tons of information about some 2,400 developed Forest Service campgrounds but there is more to experience than just the trees. The following articles provided here cover a little of what isn’t said. Most of the articles answer questions asked and fall into broad categories. These articles are intended to make the best of your time in a national forest and grassland memorable, safe, and great.
Please check back on a periodic basis as new articles will be added periodically (to the top of the list).
Enjoy!
Categories
- camping with children
- Notable Campground
- Skills and knowledge
- Things to do
- Things to experience
- Things to see
- Tips and Tricks
Monsoon
For years my girlfriends have been raving about the Monsoon season. The general rule of thumb, Monsoon begins in the July 4th week and continues to Labor Day. First, let me define what I see is a Monsoon? It is more than a rainstorm. It is an event brings change to the constant heat that Read More >>
Solitude – A precious thing
Anyone who has read some of my “stuff” might conclude my favorite campground or forest feature is solitude. They would be correct. I look for and enjoy solitude when and where I can find it. To me, experiencing solitude can “recharge my batteries” and completely adjust any negative manure going on in my life. While Read More >>
Before you hit the trail
It may seem counter-intuntive but this is a great time of year to go hiking in a national forest near you. However, before you hit the trail, make sure you’re prepared These hiking guidelines will help you stay safe and comfortable when you hit the trails. ● Check the weather so you can be prepared Read More >>
Coffee filters-not just for making coffee
I might be the worse coffee maker in the country. I like coffee but have never be able to master making a good cup. However, you will find coffee filters in both my brick and stick house and motorhome. Here are ten reasons: 1. Cover bowls or dishes when cooking in the microwave. Coffee filters Read More >>
Rules for camping
A T-shirt with this printed on the back — Camping Rules: Nap Often Watch the sunset Wake up smiling Sit by the fire Relax and unwind Eat s’mores Make memories Drink a cold one Visit with friends Be grateful for this day This T-shirt is something I would like to produce and offer to the Read More >>
Time saving tips for potatoes
Fred is a meat and potato kind-ah guy. One of the first things a cook learns when camping, particularly when camp is a mile or more high, is it takes longer for things to cook. This is true for potatoes. For a long time I just could not get the two done at the same Read More >>
Shared experiences
Two personal favorites. Both were written awhile ago by pioneering women who had a good idea of what today’s men are like. Nice to know through our share experiences somethings just don’t change. From Westering Women – One woman’s “receet” for washing clothes: 1. bild fire in back yard to het kettle of rain water. Read More >>
A Suislaw NF bonus – Berries!
A bonus to camping in a Suislaw NF’s coastal campgrounds in the Fall was the bounty of berries we found there. The blackberries were fat and juicy. The Evergreen huckleberries were small, bordering on tiny, and plentiful. It took a lot of these little purple gems to carry the flavor through pancake. Remember to toss Read More >>
Cooking with the correct temperature
Achieving the correct temperature when cooking is a challenge for any camp cook. News flash! Campfires don’t have a gauge. Whether it’s the interior temperature of a chunk of meat or the temperature need to actually cook that chunk of meat, practice makes perfect. How to know you’ve got the heat right Here’s an aid Read More >>
Backing up an RV
Fred and I have been doing this RV-lifestyle for a long while. There is a lot to love about it but, to be honest, there are a few things we are still working on. One major issue is our communication when backing up the rig. One major component to this backing up thing is trust Read More >>
