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Dogs on trails
On May 9th, the Merced News published an article title “Outdoors: A trail guide for a walk on the wild side.” Nice article but what caught my attention was the bit about “A reader recently asked if I could recommend some campgrounds with a surprisingly difficult combination of features: easy day hike trails adjacent to Read More >>
Charles Waters Campground, Bitterroot NF
Convenient to Missoula, Charles Waters Campground combines rustic luxuries with wonderful hiking trails. Favorites are the Dr. Waters Physical Fitness and Bass Creek trails. The first trail is 1/4-mile trail that meanders through a thick stand of pines and includes a variety of stations to exercise more than one’s legs. At the far end of the campground Read More >>
From Grandma’s Craft Box
Crafts for toddlers while camping.
Fruit butter recipe – so easy
Fred is a jelly guy. I prefer jam but adore fruit butters. They are similar to those “Spreadable” fruit but have texture and more spices. You probably have had Apple butter but what about Pear butter or Peach butter? Someday, when I am feeling brave, I might try making Pumpkin butter. Yes, Apple butter is Read More >>
Living symbols of the West are available
Horses and burros were re-introduced to the USA by the Spanish back in the 15th century and their numbers in the wild have grown through natural methods and by animals lost from wagon trains, ranchers, pony express, loggers, and farm stock. The U.S. Calvary, stage lines, and bankrupt farmers and ranchers, also, intentionally turned horses out Read More >>
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Dogs on trails
On May 9th, the Merced News published an article title “Outdoors: A trail guide for a walk on the wild side.” Nice article but what caught my attention was the bit about “A reader recently asked if I could recommend some campgrounds with a surprisingly difficult combination of features: easy day hike trails adjacent to Read More >>
Charles Waters Campground, Bitterroot NF
Convenient to Missoula, Charles Waters Campground combines rustic luxuries with wonderful hiking trails. Favorites are the Dr. Waters Physical Fitness and Bass Creek trails. The first trail is 1/4-mile trail that meanders through a thick stand of pines and includes a variety of stations to exercise more than one’s legs. At the far end of the campground Read More >>
From Grandma’s Craft Box
Crafts for toddlers while camping.
Fruit butter recipe – so easy
Fred is a jelly guy. I prefer jam but adore fruit butters. They are similar to those “Spreadable” fruit but have texture and more spices. You probably have had Apple butter but what about Pear butter or Peach butter? Someday, when I am feeling brave, I might try making Pumpkin butter. Yes, Apple butter is Read More >>
Living symbols of the West are available
Horses and burros were re-introduced to the USA by the Spanish back in the 15th century and their numbers in the wild have grown through natural methods and by animals lost from wagon trains, ranchers, pony express, loggers, and farm stock. The U.S. Calvary, stage lines, and bankrupt farmers and ranchers, also, intentionally turned horses out Read More >>