Here is my short list of important tips to help make your trip more of a fun adventure than an unpleasant ordeal. Carry TWO spare tires. Expect to have a ...
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We discovered a simple gadget that opens jars with a twist of the wrist! We like the EZ Off opener so much we have one in our home kitchen as ...
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Hot weather is a great time to escape the heat and enjoy Huntington Lake in the Sierra Nevada mountain range of California. The lake sits at about 7,000 feet with ...
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Camping under the stars is one of the best perks about camping. The wilderness is far from city lights to enjoy seeing the Milky Way, passing meteors, or a shooting ...
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These puppies make all the difference for hiking the backcountry, giving me stability while reducing fatigue on my knees and feet. I like to use poles with built-in shock absorbers, as ...
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No camping trip is complete without a good book to read! Here are some of my favorite titles to check out for your next camping trip. My favorite kind of ...
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Taming your tresses while camping can pose a challenge! Sweating under a hat, the wind blowing through your hair, or having to go for days without washing it, can all ...
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One of my most personal encounters with a scorpion was of all places at the checkout counter of a mini-mart/ gas station in Panamint Springs, California. Panamint Springs Resort is ...
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Enjoyable camping requires good planning! Don’t get overwhelmed with menu planning, researching potential campsites, and creating lists so you don’t forget that ONE thing that makes or breaks a fun ...
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One of the challenges of camping can be privacy and the ability to take showers.  We found the Mount Rhino pop-up shower tent to be just what we need. It ...
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Having a great sleeping bag is key for a good night's sleep while camping. Our favorite is a roomy, double size bag for two people, rated for zero degrees by ...
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