Something that tends to hold us back from camping in unknown areas is the fear of the unknown. What kinds of activities are available in the area? Will there be any interesting places to explore or hike to? The Sierra … Continue reading
The “Ten Essentials” is a list of emergency items that is supposed to support you through an unexpected overnight stay in the backcountry and has been around for nearly 80 years. I was first exposed to the ten essentials as … Continue reading
For starting fires in our campsite, I use dryer lint and wax for tender (see How to make your own campfire starters) which is a quick and easy way to get a campfire going. Anytime I venture out from the … Continue reading
Popcorn and s’mores provide plenty of nighttime enjoyment around the campfire, but trail mix is the fuel that keeps the family going, on hikes and excursions during the day. There are as many variations of trail mix as there are … Continue reading
Congratulations to Shawna, in Utah, for winning one of the Summer Fun Giveaway bundles! If Shawna sounds familiar, that’s because she and her husband write the Nature for Kids blog, which is one of my regular reads. A second winner … Continue reading