A co-worker shared some photos with me today from her trip to a national park. (And if you weren't ready for Fall, good news! We're about to skip it!) Before I share the photos though, I have to check your powers of deduction. Can you tell, in this eye test, which is Katrina and which … Continue reading Guess That Park
Author: Camp Host Chad
Lamps: Not For Sale
If Campfire Tales one day manages to put up a "Store" Tab (it doesn't have one right now, so don't bother looking for it), I'm pretty sure these would be for sale: As I admired these lamps inside the bar at the Ahwahnee Hotel <ahem> The Majestic Yosemite Hotel, my friend casually asked, "Are those … Continue reading Lamps: Not For Sale
Book Review: The Walk West (A Walk Across America 2)
The Walk West continues the story of Peter Jenkins' journey - joined by Barbara Jenkins, the woman he met and married along the way - as they continue west from New Orleans on an epic quest to walk across America. Having reviewed the first book last May, I set out to quickly read and review … Continue reading Book Review: The Walk West (A Walk Across America 2)
To The Moon
Obey Ferris
Life moves pretty fast. If you don't stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it. ~ Ferris Bueller; from Ferris Bueller's Day Off, screenplay by John Hughes Do what, Ferris? Stop. Look around. Okay, will do! (Or, as my co-workers say ad nauseum, "Copy that," which I guess is preferable to … Continue reading Obey Ferris
Creeping vs Being Creepy (or, From “Yes! Deer!” to “Yes, Dear.”)
Sometimes creeping up to something and taking photos is... I don't know, "Being a good naturalist?" Other times, maybe not so much. Such a fine line! (P.S. By the way, would anyone want to go for a ride in my new car? Can you believe this, I found it abandoned? And with free champagne inside!)
The Camping Towel
Around 1993 I went to a sale of unclaimed Lost & Found items. I bought two items: an umbrella, and a towel. $1 each. I still own both (I think). That umbrella is... around. Somewhere. I live in LA. Umbrellas are like family in this town: irreplaceable at the right moment; best kept out of … Continue reading The Camping Towel
Leafy Leftovers
Here are a few photos from this year that never found the right post in which to make their appearance. Until now. Kinda like Photo Understudies. Late bloomers! Let's let them have their moment in the spotlight before Photogenic Fall arrives, okay?
Thank You, Camping Genie
In my last post, I waxed and waned about camping. I pined for pine forests. You know what they say, right? Be careful what you let me wish for. I might just get it. And then you might have to hear all about it. No, I haven't gone camping... yet. However, there's now a spark … Continue reading Thank You, Camping Genie
The Smell of Camping
I promise, I'm not one of those bacon fanatics. I like bacon -- but usually only bacon. Not "Something + bacon." That said, I absolutely love the double-smoked bacon from Mahogany Smoked Meats in Bishop, CA. My favorite dish to put it in is a Hungarian dish called, "Beans as in Somogy" from "The Cuisine … Continue reading The Smell of Camping
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