family vacations
The humble earthworm
One of the more enduring national forest images I’ve carried in my mind for years is of a Grandpa teaching his granddaughter to fish. The pond small and not very clear but there on the bank was grandpa, wearing coveralls, kneeling next to a little girl with pigtails and dirty sneakers. Their heads were close Read More >>
Tips for skin care and more
Here are some ideas I have found helpful when we are out and about in the Great Outdoors. Lunch Box – Sometimes, as treat and to avoid the cost of eating out, we’ll have a “TV dinner.” The other day, as I started to toss the plastic plate, an idea flashed! For “containing” a picnic Read More >>
Hiking Trails for Walkers
The other day I asked a friend and avid hiker, “What’s the difference between hiking and walking?” He thought a minute and declared, “Hiking requires looking where you put your feet but with walking you don’t.” I like that definition and I like walking better the hiking. That preference is probably the result of my Read More >>
Alternative Outdoor Winter Activites?
National forests aren’t just for summer time camping. There is a whole lot of things you can be during the winter months. Many forests have dedicated “Snow Play” area and it seems there are always new trails being designated for snow-mobiles. Here are some alternative outdoor winter activities to think about trying after you are Read More >>
Time saving tips for potatoes
Fred is a meat and potato kind-ah guy. One of the first things a cook learns when camping, particularly when camp is a mile or more high, is it takes longer for things to cook. This is true for potatoes. For a long time I just could not get the two done at the same 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 >>
A Manly Steak Sandwich
The Pioneer Woman blog (you may have seen a program by the same name on the Food Channel) has an assortment of topics and articles tabs. My favorite topic tab is for her recipes. One of those recipes is Marlboro Man Sandwich and it has to be tried! First, it uses cube steak which almost Read More >>
Original Chex Party Mix – always a hit
Been making Chex Party Mix since the 60’s. Back then it was made in the oven (microwaves hadn’t been invented yet!). It is faster in a microwave, and the finished product is okay, but occasionally I’ll go back to my in-the-oven version. Also, I’ve been know to toss in some dried fruit or chocolate chips. Read More >>
Is my MH a Black Hole for things?
Every year I debate my hair-style for the upcoming season. I like a shoulder-length pageboy style but a really short cut means less water needed to wash it and drying is faster. However, if I don’t cut it, I’ll be able to pull-it back into a ponytail or braid. But than there is the problem Read More >>
Apple and Cranberry Crisp
In my opinion, one of the trademarks of the RV lifestyle is innovation. Those innovations can range from repairing a broken screen door latch to a recipe using a little of this and a little of that. This recipe comes from the later. Tucked way in the fridge was some jelly cranberry sauce, while in Read More >>
