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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 >>
Don’t be a headline this winter
Headline from last winter: Family in their recreational vehicle rescued from Oregon’s snow-covered wilderness There are lessons to be learned. Lesson 1 – Check the weather forecast. Storms can surprise even the most experienced. A weather radio is essential to any traveler. I remember enjoying a delightful stay at Gooseberry Lake Campground in Fishlake National Read More >>
Safe Wildlife Viewing Tips
Watching elk bed down for the night in an open field, a deer leaping gracefully over a downed tree or bears next to the road munching dandelions. These are some of the memorable wildlife encounters found in a national forest. Little wonder wildlife viewing is one of the top reason folks visit national forests and Read More >>
Hickory – Special tree – Special nut
A great thing about our work is meeting so many great people and being exposed to their special interests. Years ago we met a man who enjoyed wood-carving. A favorite medium for him was the nuts of hickory trees. Through him we have learned more about hickory trees. Did you know hickory trees once grow Read More >>
You can prevent wildfires
Wildfire continue to destroy wide swaths of national forests and grasslands. The black stumps and scorch earth left by wildfires are reminders we should always follow basic wildfire safety when in the forest or on a grassland. Here are some of those basics: Scrape dead grass and other flammable materials away from campfire sites. Keep Read More >>
A Few Fishing Spots in some National Forests
There seems to be two types of anglers: those who know the best fishing spots and those looking for the perfect spot. After talking with Forest Service folks who know about fishing spots in the National Forests, our conclusion is the very best spots are 12 miles up a trail. However, the Forest Service folks Read More >>
Tips for Dealing with Gas Prices
Whether you drive a motorhome, truck, SUV, or sedan, gas prices impact your vacation by emptying your wallet. The following are suggestions provided in a summer 2008 (remember gas topped $4 per gallon) Highways magazine. Highways is a magazine for recreational vehcile (RV) travelers but their suggestions should help all drivers. 1. Follow the manufacturer’s Read More >>
What, Where, How and When of Packing an RV – Lessons learned
What to pack when you travel in a recreational vehicle (rv) is simple – take everything you need. Your rv will be either your vacation or primary home and you’ll want to duplicate the comforts of home. Afterall, you aren’t a tent camper anymore. We have seen people bring their fancy coffee makers, sewing machines, a Read More >>
