When camping it is easy to forget all of the things we take for granted at our home. Something as simple as a note or way to communicate through a quick message can be difficult at your campsite. The same can be said if you are out on the trail hiking or geocaching. If you [...]
The Talladega Scenic Byway is often referred to as “the backbone of the horseblock and Cheaha mountains.” It winds through the southernmost extension of the Appalachian mountains and is a must see if you’re passing through. It’s only about a 45 minute drive, which is nice because you can get out and do a lot [...]
Packing your spices in Tic Tac containers is a nice way to save a little space in your camp box. Even more handy is the fact that you’re actually creating two sets of spices. It’s nice to put your camping supplies away and not have to worry about restocking the kitchen with stuff you grabbed [...]
In this camping tip, we’re talking about premixing pancakes in a ketchup bottle. It’s simple – clean out an old ketchup squeeze bottle, pour in your pancake batter, and pack it away in your cooler! When you get to your campsite simply fire up your griddle and you’re on your way! We call it pancakes [...]
My family of birth was not campers. My Mom was not game for an outing that did not including shopping, lipstick and a curling iron. But Mom willingly cut a check for my older sister and I to attend Camp Sacajawea. A camp run by the Girl Scouts of America in northern Wisconsin. A place [...]
Waking up in a tent to the sounds of nature all around you and the sun beaming in is amazing. But like most coffee addicts the day will take a turn very quickly if coffee is not available. Do yourself a favor and learn how to make quick and easy DIY coffee while camping. Lugging [...]
I started camping as a very young child, somewhere around a few months old. We camped what seemed to be every weekend, but was told later in life it was only about 10-15 times a year. Camping has always been an activity that I enjoy. It is a time to get back to the basics, [...]
My dog has become a member of the family... The only difference being it has 2 more legs than the rest of the upright creatures in my household. So as we plan our camping trip the dog is automatically included. It is a great addition to a camping trip but also requires more planning and [...]
When you think of camping, beautiful weather and an escape from reality come to mind. The true reality of camping is that if you do it enough you will get rained on. Instead of having a miserable experience you can be prepared, and camping in the rain can be very enjoyable! Just last weekend I experienced [...]
Sitting by a campfire while camping is always the highlight of the trip and a place where many memories are made. There are many ways to start a campfire, and some of them simply use things laying around your house. We’ll cover three DIY fire starters and one for folks who would rather just [...]
