Get Gear in shape for the Camping Season
Okay, so maybe I did work the children a bit too hard cleaning the camper. But now we’re ready for a season of adventure! Ahh…the fresh air of springtime. The …
The Difference Between Weather and Climate When Camping
Oh sure, with the sun out it’s warm.These things are drafty! It’s important to understand the difference between weather and climate when camping. Simply put, weather is day to day. …
Snow And Sand Are More Alike Than You Think
My husband trying to be a tree and shade the children as we hike to the top of Great Sand Dunes National Park The snow piled up in New Jersey last …
Visiting Family During Holidays or at Vacation Time
Slow and easy does it–even on a quad! Happy New Year, everyone! Holidays are a time for visiting. Families and friends get together to catch up on each other’s …
Is Camping Gear on Your Christmas List?
The troops putting up the Jayco Eagle pop-up. Notice how happy they are? Our oldest wears the smile. It was her turn to crank. If it is, remember that a lot …
Fun Things Camping with Kids in the Fall
Swim goggles may help keep smoke from children’s eyes while marshmallows droop and tan to perfection. If you haven’t tried family camping yet, autumn is a colorful season to introduce …
Summertime Means Family Camping And Star-Gazing
The Lees crew at Rocky Harbour, Newfoundland I don’t know about you, but where we live in suburbia light pollution mutes an otherwise star-filled night sky. So when we camp …
Angling Adventures: A Fisher of Camping Dinners
Fresh dinner tonight. Holy mackerel! Our son has always been the fisherman of the family. Whenever we camp, we stop at local visitor information centers. While I gather brochures for …
Temporary Insanity: Jumping off Cliffs in the Adirondack Mountains
Feet first when jumping from a height. West Virginia wasn’t the only state that the Lees crew jumped off cliffs into a swirling river. On another camping trip, there was …
Wet and Wild: Riding the New River Part 1
Rafting the New River in West Virginia Now let’s get back to some camping adventures. The thrill of whitewater rafting. Ever try it? If you’re an experienced paddler, …