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Essential equipment
There are some items I consider to be essential equipment when camping. Things like: a fan (the old-fashion wave-by-hand as well as electric fans), a stick of Afterbite (Fred and I must have be the main course for a wide variety of bugs), and a wide brim hat, to name just three. But on the Read More >>
Winter Camping in your Recreation Vehicle (RV)
Summer time camping is great fun but winter camping in your recreation vehicle is sublime. There are no trees to clutter your views, hoards of children, or swarms of bugs. The air is crisp, the views endless, and, with luck, fresh snow blankets the surrounding mountains. There is a quiet serene feeling you might experience early Read More >>
Peppermint Cocoa Mix
There are some things that are essential to all my camping adventures and hot chocolate tops that list. I feared, once diagnosed with a lactose intolerance, I would have to give up this camping essential. But for joy, for joy, there is something about cocoa that allows my body digest milk. Means hot chocolate remains Read More >>
DIY Camper’s Cleaning Aids
For me, camping isn’t a vacation from cleaning. I have a stash of cleaning aids to help me. All are DIY (do it yourself) and most use the same products. Now, I don’t mind getting dirty. Personally, I like playing in mud but I draw the line at living in a dirty place. Part of Read More >>
Tips for Hiking Comfortably
If a characteristic of hiking is “watching where you put your foot,” I am definitely a Walker and no way a Hiker. I’m much to busy looking all around to be worrying about where my feet land. And, yes, my walking sticks have saved me from numerous disasters. Anyway, IMHO, hiking is for sweet young Read More >>
Take a Hike – Things to bring
What is the difference between hiking and walking? Well, Fred and I “walk” downtown and “hike” along the San Pedro River in Arizona every week or so. In other words, walking is a leisurely physical activity in a “civilized” environment while hiking requires more perspiration and sturdier shoes while enjoying the “natural” environment. When we Read More >>
My Essentials Drawer
It maybe deep into January, but our thoughts wander to preparations for this year’s national forest/camping adventures. Two things I like to do around this time is double check my first aid box and see if anything is missing in my “Essentials” drawer. What’s an “Essentials” drawer? Well, everyone has a “Junk Draw” in their Read More >>
What you can’t see can hurt you
Recently, I read “What you can’t see, you can’t escape” in a motorcycling magazine. I took from this statement that whether a motorcyclist or driver of a recreational vehicle (RV), good mirrors and using them properly is a MUST. Although the statement was directed at motorcyclist, this is a good rule-of-thumb for all drivers, including Read More >>
In the Forest – Keeping dogs safe
We get at least one email a week asking, ” Can I have my dogs in national forests?” The resounding answer is *YES* but there are things you should do to keep your dog safe. Here are some tips we have gleamed from our years in national forests and grasslands. Keep your dog leashed. There Read More >>
Care for your boots
Quality hiking boots is an investment. I have long held the opinion that one should invest their money in quality hiking boots. After investing that much cash in this essential piece of outdoor gear, one should take care of it. Here are some tips from Dave Page, REI’s go-to person for footwear repairs, and called Read More >>
