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Creating A Fun, Educational Vacation
Jan 20th
I grew up exploring the beautiful temperate rainforest on the Olympic Peninsula in Washington state.
As a kid my family’s chosen form of vacation was camping. I loved it. I was born a nature lover, so being outside all day was perfect. Back then the national and state forest had dozens of programs that were offered at campgrounds, as well as nature hikes, and other “educational” offerings.
I never once thought about the fact that I was learning something while I was on vacation. It was done in such a non-threatening way that I just soaked it up. I can remember the More >
Picking Your Summer Vacation Destination
Jan 3rd
Whether it's excitement, nature, or relaxation you can combine it all in one vacation using creativity.
Right now, during the coldest part of the year, most of us are dreaming of the warmer spring and summer months. This is a great time to start talking about possible destinations for your next vacation. The first thing you need to know from everyone is what they are looking for in a vacation.
If you have adults and children this may differ a lot, especially if you have teenage children. However, looking at what everyone wants in a vacation is an important step to having More >
Planning For Next Summer
Dec 30th
Mid-week camping can mean you have a pristine place all to yourself.
For many people the cold, harsh winter months are upon you. I’m lucky, I live in a part of the states that has cold and harsh, but also mild and warm. On any given week we can see snow and then temperatures in the mid to upper-sixties!
However, if you’re trapped inside right now, due to wintery weather, (I won’t say bad, because some people like it) then now is the time to start planning for next summer’s adventure.
If you’re like me you like to get out in nature a More >
Glamping Shmamping
Nov 25th
I just read an article on glamping. I’m glad they didn’t use the word camping in there. There is nothing even reminiscent of camping in glamping, except that the sleeping rooms are surrounded by tent material.
I don’t know about you, but part of the “glamour” of camping is roughing it. If the tent I sleep in has hardwood floors, a down bed, hot shower, kitchen, leather sofa, and Internet access, it’s really no different than a hotel, except the material the building is made of. They’re just hotels. Some of them even have swimming pool, lounges, and chefs and butlers. More >
With The Wind At Your Back
Sep 14th
One way to really see the the world is on a motorcycle. Traveling without the protection of a car can bring a much more intimate interaction between you and nature. You feel the wind, sun and rain. The need to be one with your cycle means you are more in tune with the road you’re riding on. You have more freedom.
Protective gear for all riders makes riding more safe and enjoyable.
Traveling by motorcycle may be the pinnacle of travel for some, but without the right motorcycle gear it can also be the pinnacle of misery. Although being exposed to the elements More >
My Vacation Memories
Aug 18th
Without looking at any photos I’m going to share the most memorable vacations I’ve had.
The first one that comes to mind is feeding the deer in the campground when I was around ten. Second was when the herd of buffalo surrounded out tiny little Honda, it was one of the ones about the size of a motorcycle with windows. It was magnificent and terrifying at the same time, because they were actually bigger than the car!
I remember driving through the Redwoods, over and over, one summer as I trekked to the ocean to spend the day and then home at More >
Scenic Drive: Red Rock, Arizona
Jul 18th
Probably one of the shortest scenic byways in the US at just 7.5 miles is the Red Rock Scenic Byway, but this short little getaway is packed full of beautiful natural scenery. There are the amazing red sandstone formations, the Red Rocks of Sedona.
Even in this short drive there is plenty to see and do. There’s the Coconino National Forest that has camping, trails, boating, fishing, picnicking, and even some archeological digs to visit. These digs include ancient cliff dwellings, pictographs, and rock art. There’s the Munds Mountain Wilderness with trails for both people and horses, as well as Indian More >
Gearing Up For Camping
Jul 7th
We’re right in the middle of camping season. With the economy still struggling, a very inexpensive way to spend your vacation is camping. You get the added bonus of being up close and personal with nature, which is something many of us need these days. It can be so calming to go camping if you’re properly prepared. When planning camping equipment purchases, you need to consider a number of different things.
First, what style of camping are you doing? Are you car camping, backpacking, bike touring, etc. This will have a huge bearing on what camping gearyou need to take with More >
Laughed So Hard I Thought I’d Die
Jun 14th
Many people have traveled the Appalachian Trail, but I’m sure none so amusedly as Bill Bryson. When we first moved to the mid-Atlantic I wanted to know more about the Appalachian Mountains. I wanted to know all about what they had to offer.
One day I was in the library and just happened to notice a book entitled “A Walk In The Woods” by Bill Bryson was on the sale table. My first thought was that I was going to get a great overview of what the Appalachians have to offer.
Little did I know that Bill and his side-kick friend had no More >
More Memories
Jun 6th
I guess I want to share these with you, since from what I’ve seen; few kids really get to experience nature anymore. I remember being at Crater Lake in Oregon. I could only have been 4 or 5, maybe less. My sisters and I spent hours feeding peanuts to the chipmunks. They were so cute and not at all afraid of us. Of course we thought they were great entertainers with all their jumping around, peeking at us from here and there, scolding us, etc. One bag of peanuts is a very cheap form of entertainment, way less than even More >