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Why the trash?
One afternoon, several years ago, Fred and I took the Bierstadt Trail into the Mount Evans Wilderness in the Arapaho National Forest. We were somewhat surprised by the number of other hikers on the trail but it was a Sunday and the weather pleasant. The trail lead to a tundra area through marshland and dense Read More >>
Leftover Baked Ham Recipes
The definition of “Eternity” – a baked ham and two people. I have learned there is a lot of truth in that definition. The following are some recipes I’ve found and use for what’s left from our Christmas ham or, when on the road, chunks of baked deli ham. Enjoy. Easy Stromboli Serves 6 1 Read More >>
Camping Family’s First Aid Kit
There are first-aid kits commercially available in drug stores and outdoor equipment shops. These kits tend to be pricey and I’m never sure if it has all I might need in an emergency. The following is condensed from all my readings over the years and provides what I think are must first-aid kit items: Sunscreen Read More >>
Light Pollution
A light pollution map If you have spent any time in a national forest or grassland west of the Mississippi River, it is likely you have noticed the night sky. The sky appears bigger, taller, wider. It also seems darker and has more stars that sparkle, not just twinkle. The Milky Way is clearly visible. Read More >>
Colorful Acorn Caps
The best crafts for entertaining children (whether camping or dealing with yucky weather) are really easy, take a little more effort than a quick run to the closest, and allow for some creativity once the basic skill is learned. This Colorful Acorn Caps craft has all these elements! FYI: Oak trees do not produce all Read More >>
August 17, 1959 – earthquake!
There are dangers in the forests. We recognize this. These dangers seem more like urban legend than reality. However, an earthquake caused scar on a mountain-side visible from US Route 287, in the Gallatin National Forest (MT) and just northwest of Yellowstone National Park, shows us, even in a place of such beauty, a terrible Read More >>
What’s a vault?
Once upon a time we were asked, “What is a “vault? Isn’t it where the Forest Service puts important papers?” A reasonable question for someone unfamiliar with the vocabulary used by the Forest Service. For Fred and I it was the question that demonstrated a need for a glossary of terms to go with our Read More >>
Shopping for a tent
Is it that time of year to consider the purchase of a tent? Here is a case study for what you might be getting for a low price a new tent I’ll use an advertisement in a recent newspaper for a tent that looked to be a good buy. This tent had a 9×9 foot Read More >>
Good for How Long?
Time to put of old motorhome away for the winter and that means everything must be moved out. Or does it? Why can’t I leave some of the kitchen stuff in there? It will be good for how long? Well, it turns out a lot of my pantry stuff can stay in the motorhome. Like Read More >>
Taking good photos using a cellphone
Okay! I admit it. I usually go with the old-fashion way of doing things. However, recently I made an enormous discovery – my cellphone takes pretty good photographs. Imagine not having to shlep my big old camera around with me?!?!? How great is that! My camera still takes super photographs and there is no way Read More >>
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Why the trash?
One afternoon, several years ago, Fred and I took the Bierstadt Trail into the Mount Evans Wilderness in the Arapaho National Forest. We were somewhat surprised by the number of other hikers on the trail but it was a Sunday and the weather pleasant. The trail lead to a tundra area through marshland and dense Read More >>
Leftover Baked Ham Recipes
The definition of “Eternity” – a baked ham and two people. I have learned there is a lot of truth in that definition. The following are some recipes I’ve found and use for what’s left from our Christmas ham or, when on the road, chunks of baked deli ham. Enjoy. Easy Stromboli Serves 6 1 Read More >>
Camping Family’s First Aid Kit
There are first-aid kits commercially available in drug stores and outdoor equipment shops. These kits tend to be pricey and I’m never sure if it has all I might need in an emergency. The following is condensed from all my readings over the years and provides what I think are must first-aid kit items: Sunscreen Read More >>
Light Pollution
A light pollution map If you have spent any time in a national forest or grassland west of the Mississippi River, it is likely you have noticed the night sky. The sky appears bigger, taller, wider. It also seems darker and has more stars that sparkle, not just twinkle. The Milky Way is clearly visible. Read More >>
Colorful Acorn Caps
The best crafts for entertaining children (whether camping or dealing with yucky weather) are really easy, take a little more effort than a quick run to the closest, and allow for some creativity once the basic skill is learned. This Colorful Acorn Caps craft has all these elements! FYI: Oak trees do not produce all Read More >>
August 17, 1959 – earthquake!
There are dangers in the forests. We recognize this. These dangers seem more like urban legend than reality. However, an earthquake caused scar on a mountain-side visible from US Route 287, in the Gallatin National Forest (MT) and just northwest of Yellowstone National Park, shows us, even in a place of such beauty, a terrible Read More >>
What’s a vault?
Once upon a time we were asked, “What is a “vault? Isn’t it where the Forest Service puts important papers?” A reasonable question for someone unfamiliar with the vocabulary used by the Forest Service. For Fred and I it was the question that demonstrated a need for a glossary of terms to go with our Read More >>
Shopping for a tent
Is it that time of year to consider the purchase of a tent? Here is a case study for what you might be getting for a low price a new tent I’ll use an advertisement in a recent newspaper for a tent that looked to be a good buy. This tent had a 9×9 foot Read More >>
Good for How Long?
Time to put of old motorhome away for the winter and that means everything must be moved out. Or does it? Why can’t I leave some of the kitchen stuff in there? It will be good for how long? Well, it turns out a lot of my pantry stuff can stay in the motorhome. Like Read More >>
Taking good photos using a cellphone
Okay! I admit it. I usually go with the old-fashion way of doing things. However, recently I made an enormous discovery – my cellphone takes pretty good photographs. Imagine not having to shlep my big old camera around with me?!?!? How great is that! My camera still takes super photographs and there is no way Read More >>
