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Biscuits are no problem
(After living as full-time RVers for some time (meaning living on the road in our trailer for days, weeks, months at a time), I have become fairly well adapted at preparing meals at varying elevations and conditions in a kitchen only slightly larger than two placemats. This is one of my most reliable recipes. Leftovers Read More >>
Some Fishing Spots in 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 >>
Cooking at Elevation
While camped at Gunnison, Colorado, a fellow camper complained about her difficulties in preparing a pot of pasta the night before. I had to chuckle for her problem sounded familiar. If you have cooked a meal or even made a cup of coffee above 3,500 ft elevation can appreciate that camper’s frustrations with cooking at Read More >>
Make this a summer of no sunburns
Summer is here. Can sunburns be far behind? The application of a protective sun blocking skin product is critical: for your comfort and health. You already know about selecting the “right” sun block with the appropriated SPF but do you know how much to put on? It is recommended one applies about a shot glass Read More >>
Ten Reasons I Camp
Why do I like to camp in national forests and grasslands? Here are my ten reasons to go camping: A big reason is camping is better than therapy. Afterall, John Muir said like, “The wilderness is an antidote to the stress of modern life” and I concur. Another reason is discovering a quiet, two-lane road Read More >>
Ideas for camping fun with children
Get the children’s input. What do they like to do? Swim? Hike? Fish? What do they want to see? Wildlife? Waterfalls? What would they like to eat? Hot dogs on a stick? S’mores? GORP? Use this information in preparation for your family’s time outdoors. Have an activity box for each child. Fill an old shoe Read More >>
Ecotourism – An old idea that is new again
Don’t you love these guys (I’m using the gender neutral version) that think they’ve discovered a brand new idea? Recently I heard somebody touting ecotourism as this summer great focus. Hello?!?!? Ecotourism has been around for decades. It is called getting outdoors and being aware of your environment! You don’t need big bucks or to Read More >>
Trail Mix is a perfect snack
Trail mix comes in many varieties, both commercial and home-made but all have three traits: high energy snack; easy transportable source for protein; and, travels well. Trail mix goes back thousands of years and had these three traits. There are bunches of recipes for trail mix but one of the beauties of trail mix is Read More >>
Quik Chicken Pilaf
My philosophy is, when camping, the cook is on vacation, too. Quik Chicken Pilaf is one of those quick, easy, filling, delicious, go to recipes that has be one of my staple recipes for many a camping trip. Get your campfire going and set a pot over the hot coals. Cut a chicken breast or Read More >>
This Grandma’s quiet time recipes
Quiet time with our time with grandchildren is a favorite activity when visiting them In reality, most of our time with our grandchildren has us running here and there so those quiet times are precious. Honestly, a rainy day is a great day to just enjoy some quiet time inside with our grandchildren. We’ll read Read More >>
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Biscuits are no problem
(After living as full-time RVers for some time (meaning living on the road in our trailer for days, weeks, months at a time), I have become fairly well adapted at preparing meals at varying elevations and conditions in a kitchen only slightly larger than two placemats. This is one of my most reliable recipes. Leftovers Read More >>
Some Fishing Spots in 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 >>
Cooking at Elevation
While camped at Gunnison, Colorado, a fellow camper complained about her difficulties in preparing a pot of pasta the night before. I had to chuckle for her problem sounded familiar. If you have cooked a meal or even made a cup of coffee above 3,500 ft elevation can appreciate that camper’s frustrations with cooking at Read More >>
Make this a summer of no sunburns
Summer is here. Can sunburns be far behind? The application of a protective sun blocking skin product is critical: for your comfort and health. You already know about selecting the “right” sun block with the appropriated SPF but do you know how much to put on? It is recommended one applies about a shot glass Read More >>
Ten Reasons I Camp
Why do I like to camp in national forests and grasslands? Here are my ten reasons to go camping: A big reason is camping is better than therapy. Afterall, John Muir said like, “The wilderness is an antidote to the stress of modern life” and I concur. Another reason is discovering a quiet, two-lane road Read More >>
Ideas for camping fun with children
Get the children’s input. What do they like to do? Swim? Hike? Fish? What do they want to see? Wildlife? Waterfalls? What would they like to eat? Hot dogs on a stick? S’mores? GORP? Use this information in preparation for your family’s time outdoors. Have an activity box for each child. Fill an old shoe Read More >>
Ecotourism – An old idea that is new again
Don’t you love these guys (I’m using the gender neutral version) that think they’ve discovered a brand new idea? Recently I heard somebody touting ecotourism as this summer great focus. Hello?!?!? Ecotourism has been around for decades. It is called getting outdoors and being aware of your environment! You don’t need big bucks or to Read More >>
Trail Mix is a perfect snack
Trail mix comes in many varieties, both commercial and home-made but all have three traits: high energy snack; easy transportable source for protein; and, travels well. Trail mix goes back thousands of years and had these three traits. There are bunches of recipes for trail mix but one of the beauties of trail mix is Read More >>
Quik Chicken Pilaf
My philosophy is, when camping, the cook is on vacation, too. Quik Chicken Pilaf is one of those quick, easy, filling, delicious, go to recipes that has be one of my staple recipes for many a camping trip. Get your campfire going and set a pot over the hot coals. Cut a chicken breast or Read More >>
This Grandma’s quiet time recipes
Quiet time with our time with grandchildren is a favorite activity when visiting them In reality, most of our time with our grandchildren has us running here and there so those quiet times are precious. Honestly, a rainy day is a great day to just enjoy some quiet time inside with our grandchildren. We’ll read Read More >>
