It was around 15 years ago that I first discovered Lost Lake in the Mount Hood National Forest. I stumbled upon the lake and the Lost Lake Resort and Campground on the internet while looking for a place to camp for a night or two. We were on a trip to the Pacific Northwest and […]
Continue readingFor those individuals that use camping lanterns and camping stoves, Coleman fuel is likely a regular purchase. Coleman fuel is a petroleum naphtha product that Coleman sells to fuel its many stoves and lanterns. It can also be used for appliances made by other brands that take liquid fuel. Coleman fuel comes from natural gas or […]
Continue readingIf you are new to camping, it may feel overwhelming to consider what you will do with your family for full days outdoors. For experienced campers, your routine may have gotten stale and you are ready for some new ideas to spice up your camping trips. Camping offers the opportunity to enjoy being outside and […]
Continue readingWith plans to explore Oregon after the redwoods of California, we had settled on camping near Mount Hood. I was hoping to explore the Bend area and was looking for a place where we could camp nearby for a night or two before reaching the Mount Hood Wilderness. As I was pouring over maps of […]
Continue reading When visiting California, it is hard to know where to start. There is so much to see and do, from the beach to sky-high mountain peaks. The following are some places to check out where you can enjoy relaxing in nature and while accessing some incredible outdoor opportunities. Sequoia National Park credit:flickr Of […]
Continue reading When my husband and I learned that we would have a few days to ourselves without the kids, we knew that we wanted to spend the time camping and exploring a new area of the wilderness. We love camping with our kids, however it is nice to enjoy the relative quiet of camping on […]
Continue readingWhen away from home, your cooler is essentially your camping refrigerator. To ensure your food does not spoil, you will want to use a portable camping cooler that you are comfortable with. For all of my years of camping, as far as keeping my perishables cool I have been a bit of a minimalist. I […]
Continue readingAs we approach the month of July, it is hot outside. Reports of record temperatures abound in California, Nevada and Arizona, and the mid-west and eastern parts of the country are not immune to the heat. When the weather is like this, it is easy to want to stay indoors where it is air conditioned. […]
Continue readingI am always looking for an opportunity to explore new places and spend time camping in the mountains. So it is no surprise that when planning a visit to my brother and his family in Atlanta, Georgia, I could not help but tie in a camping trip. Especially when I realized that the Great Smoky […]
Continue readingFor some reason, Glacier National Park had been high on my list for travel. There was something about the idea of seeing a glacier that was exciting. And it being so far (a 24 hour drive) from my home made it that much more appealing. Getting there would be a challenge but that would add […]
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