Things to do
Categories
- camping with children
- Notable Campground
- Skills and knowledge
- Things to do
- Things to experience
- Things to see
- Tips and Tricks
Tips for Successful Camping with Children
Camping is a family activity. For most of us, camping with the children was the only affordable vacation available to us. It was great fun but could also be a huge hassle. Try these 7 ideas to reduce the hassle and increase the fun. 1. Get the children’s input. What do they like to do? Read More >>
Some Fishing Spots in National Forests
There seems to be two types of anglers: those who know the best fishing spots and those looking for the perfect spot. After talking with Forest Service folks who know about fishing spots in the National Forests, our conclusion is the very best spots are 12 miles up a trail. However, the Forest Service folks Read More >>
Ideas for camping fun with children
Get the children’s input. What do they like to do? Swim? Hike? Fish? What do they want to see? Wildlife? Waterfalls? What would they like to eat? Hot dogs on a stick? S’mores? GORP? Use this information in preparation for your family’s time outdoors. Have an activity box for each child. Fill an old shoe Read More >>
This Grandma’s quiet time recipes
Quiet time with our time with grandchildren is a favorite activity when visiting them In reality, most of our time with our grandchildren has us running here and there so those quiet times are precious. Honestly, a rainy day is a great day to just enjoy some quiet time inside with our grandchildren. We’ll read Read More >>
Family Travel Tip
I can remember my days traveling in the backseat of our stationwagon. A brother on either side of me, miles traveled and we still had miles to go. In memory of the days I’m doing a series of “Family Travel Tip” blogs based on my time, as well as my children’s time, spent traveling via Read More >>
Cowboy Dinner Tree Steakhouse – good eating
Fred grilled a very nice New York Strip steak for our dinner. He does have a way with beef but, to be honest, he can’t touch the fantastic dinner we had at the Cowboy Dinner Tree Steakhouse. The menu is brief. You make your selection of either a hunk (as in the 26 plus ounce Read More >>
Building a campfire for cooking
Building a campfire for cooking
Most Amazing thing we’ve experienced
You asked, “What’s the most amazing thing you’ve ever experienced or seen in a national forest?” That’s tough one. Not because there was a lack of the “amazing” but rather an abundance of them. I have maybe 14 journals loaded with things we have seen and experienced with a long list of adjectives attached. Here Read More >>
Water Pump – A solution that works
Getting water into our motorhome’s fresh water tank requires a water pump. You don’t need to be a genius to come to this conclusion. But you need to employ some creative thinking is required. Fred has been hauling water to our motorhome for years and has had the hernias to prove it. This year we Read More >>
From Grandma’s Craft Box
Crafts for toddlers while camping.
