Camping dilemma: You want to "keep it simple" at mealtime, so you plan on bringing mostly food that requires no cooking. Unfortunately, this means everything might seem like "trail snacks," which will constantly remind everyone of hiking, and all the smiles that start the trip... ... soon turn into frowns. So, what's the solution? Easy … Continue reading Camping Cuisine: Grilled Goodness
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Hang On, We’re Almost to the New Year
https://youtu.be/9Jz706sJMjg?si=TKmISIVahN6JyEJG 2024 is right around the corner!
How to Bag Your Bag
After camping, do you throw everything into storage until the next trip? When you go on the next trip and unroll your sleeping bag, is it... musty, and a little sad? There are a lot of instructions out there about WHY to store a sleeping bag outside the bag it comes in (mainly, being compacted … Continue reading How to Bag Your Bag
Camping: Heading Out Alone
My friend Francine, in response to how she'd spent her birthday, sent some amazing photos of camping alone. Thank you for the birthday wishes. I spent the weekend camping in the mountains. I stayed at a campground, but was alone at my campsite. Here's my sweet little set-up. Small green tent on the right is … Continue reading Camping: Heading Out Alone
Bring on Summer, I’m Ready (At Last)
I subscribe to Bake from Scratch magazine, and last year they featured a recipe for "Atlantic Beach Pie" as their "Pie Recipe of the Year" in their May/June 2022 issue. Basically a key lime pie but with these variations: Regular limes, and more lemon juice and zest than lime. Saltine cracker crust (which tastes like … Continue reading Bring on Summer, I’m Ready (At Last)
Book Review: Wayfinding
The full title — Wayfinding: Poetry celebrating America's parks and public lands — really tells you everything you need to know about this book. Will you like the book? Umm... I started the book two years ago. At the time, it wasn't for me. I put it down. It gathered dust. But then... this … Continue reading Book Review: Wayfinding
Book Review: The Wild Trees
"A long time ago, I set out to do something. Now it looks like I've reached the goal. It's like if I die tomorrow, everything will be alright." He fell silent for a moment. "I think I've found out the secret of making a dream come true." "What's that?" "Just don't stop. Don't stop. Don't … Continue reading Book Review: The Wild Trees
Stop (Watching) the Clock!
A few observations: Every year for the past few years I keep hearing most everyone I know express eagerness for the prior/current year to be over, and the next year to begin. The belief/hope seems to be: New Year = Better Year. Every year for the past few years, the current year is rated worse … Continue reading Stop (Watching) the Clock!
Live and Let Pie
Last night, I had a fun visit to Nights of the Jack, or as I kept calling it beforehand, Pumpkin-palooza. Then on the radio during my drive to work this morning, I was reminded that today, October 31, is the anniversary of Sean Connery's death. In his memory, I offer this mash-up of those two … Continue reading Live and Let Pie
Lake Mead: Historic Railroad Trail
Technically, I should probably call this, "Hoover Dam: Historic Railroad Trail." However, it is not Hoover Dam you look at and walk the perimeter of (at a distance) for the better part of the hike. But without the dam there is no lake to see. And without the water, there's no reason for the dam. … Continue reading Lake Mead: Historic Railroad Trail
Campfire Tales 