family vacations
Make this a summer of no sunburns
Summer is here. Can sunburns be far behind? The application of a protective sun blocking skin product is critical: for your comfort and health. You already know about selecting the “right” sun block with the appropriated SPF but do you know how much to put on? It is recommended one applies about a shot glass Read More >>
Quik Chicken Pilaf
My philosophy is, when camping, the cook is on vacation, too. Quik Chicken Pilaf is one of those quick, easy, filling, delicious, go to recipes that has be one of my staple recipes for many a camping trip. Get your campfire going and set a pot over the hot coals. Cut a chicken breast or Read More >>
Charles Waters Campground
in the Bitterroot National Forest and convenient to Missoula, MT, Charles Waters Campground combines rustic luxuries with some wonderful trails. The campground, once the outdoor laboratory for Dr. Charles Waters research on the life history and control of forest tree diseases, consists of a spur next to a large grass meadow and a loop passing through 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 >>
Tips for a relaxing camping trip
For many of us. a camping trip is as close to a vacation to Disneyland as we can get. I mean, for many of us, unless we are staying at a relative house, the price of a motel room and eating out is not something we can manage comfortable. Now a vacation should be, by Read More >>
Campfire safety basics
As the camping season approaches, we are remined a campfire can cause destructive wildfires. Wildfire destroy wide swaths of national forests and grasslands. The black stumps and scorched earth left by fires in national forests across the country are reminders we should always observe what Smokey Bear tells us and follow basic safety when in Read More >>
Use less water camping
When I moved into my brick-and-stick house in southeast Arizona, a neighbor really when you camp, desert and tropical landscape, water conservation is a way of life. Here are some ways we stretch our water: Steam instead of boiling vegetables when possible. Steaming requires less water and leaves more nutrients. Rinse produce in a basin Read More >>
Guide to Crumb Crust
I like having a little something sweet after dinner and a piece of pie is just the thing. However, when camping, baking a whole two-crust pie just ain’t going to happen. My solution: Crumb crust in individual serving dishes instead of a shortening based pie crust. The following are four version I found useful. Read More >>
Young Families Camping Medicine Kit
The majority of First Aide Kits I have seen in the stores focused on adult travelers. If you have young ones, say Elementary School age and younger, here’s my suggestions for a young family’s camping/traveling medicine kit: 1. Any medication(s) your child needs such as a EpiPen or antihistamine. 2. A fever reducer/pain reliever such Read More >>
Building a campfire for cooking
Building a campfire for cooking
