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Outdoor Adventure Gear: Mountain Clothing
I learned the hard way that the type of clothing worn on mountain adventures can have a huge impact on my enjoyment of the Great...


Hermit Pass – Last Hurrah of Summer 2016!
The Last Hurrah of our summer 2016 camping season almost didn’t happen as my husband was traveling on business in the Carolinas with...


Pingree Park Camping
On Friday, July 29, we caravanned with friends up Poudre Canyon to Pingree Park Road (Larimer County, Colorado) for a much-needed weekend...


10 Unique Trail Mixes
This is a guest post from Sherry at Personal Creations. Sherry enjoys writing on a variety of topics including cooking and outdoor...


“Backpackers” – Camp Food, Simplified!
A slow-simmered camp meal with all the fixings, cooked over a smoldering campfire while everybody relaxes with drink in hand, is an ideal...


Taylor Mountain Camping
On Friday, July 1, we headed to the Taylor Mountain area (Boulder County, Colorado) with friends to camp for the long holiday weekend. To...


9 Tips for Building a Safer Fire
A few weeks ago I wrote about several options for starting a fire, but I didn’t cover fire safety, which should have been topic number...


13 Tips for Camping with a Puppy!
We opened our 2016 camping season on Saturday, May 21, with a very quick and simple overnight just 10 minutes from home, on family-owned...

Camping Tips for Beginners
This is a guest post from Sherry at Personal Creations. Sherry enjoys writing on a variety of topics including cooking and outdoor...


10 Ways to Light Your Fire
The first time we camped in the mountains of Colorado we brought several lighters with us, just in case one was bad. Well, guess what?...


The Evolution of Bear-proofing Camp
I have yet to awaken to the snuffling noises of a bear exploring our campsite… and I’d like to keep it that way! The best way to...


Camp Food: What’s for Breakfast?!
Coffee!! “The best part of wakin’ up…” really is coffee, if you’re a coffee lover like me! That includes camping and we always bring...


Secure Your Gear with a Trailer Hitch Cargo Carrier
When we hit the trails to wheel to an off-road dispersed camping location, my Jeep is packed to the gills with various items that might...


Camp Recipe: Jerky Stew
What’s not to love about a slow-simmered stew, slightly smoky-tasting from being cooked over the open flames, warm and nourishing after a...


13 Tips for Camping With Dogs
Including dogs in your camping and wheeling adventures can add a lot of positives to the experience. They offer protection through better...
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