Author: pattibird

I am a woman of a certain age (wink, wink) who has tent camped all her life. When other kids went to summer Rec camp, Mom took my sister and I tent camping, for weeks at a time. In my early twenties I hiked the Pacific Crest Trail from the Sierra Buttes to the Bridge of the Gods. Camping always being my preferred vacation. That is until I became inflicted with an autoimmune disease and the emotional roller coaster intrinsic to chronic illness. Three summers ago, with a little gumption, a paper Forest Service map (yes, I said paper) and my furry BFF, I bumped down a dirt road that lead me in to the Klamath Mountains. I’ve been looking for Bigfoot ever since.

Highlights 2019 –

December 30, 2019

I wandered into the wilds and fell deeply in LOVE!

Embrace the Night

December 21, 2019

The Winter Solstice has arrived! A magical time of year where we celebrate the return of the (sun) light but wait anxiously in days dominated by night…~STEP OUT & EMBRACE THE NIGHT~

I took the road less traveled….

December 1, 2019

Apparently I have embarked on a philosophical journey of sorts now that the camp gear is tucked away…I took the road less traveled and I am changed by it – in a good way!

Coyote serenade

November 5, 2019

Coyote serenade, the yips and howls sung between two partners, drifted through damp dark night air and it took my breath away, caused my heart to leap in their direction, as I walked the town streets of lights, concrete and combustion engines thinking the world has no room for wildness.

Humboldt County’s Gold Treasure

October 25, 2019

Humboldt County’s Gold Treasure ~ Gold Bluff Beach!! I’ve fallen maddeningly in love with the wild planet. Recent outing to Gold Bluff, the honeymoon is far from over…Tent campers dream.Soft sandy beach for miles north and south. Wild animals living free. Perky spruce woods. No road or highway vehicle noise. Dark, dark milky way lit … More Humboldt County’s Gold Treasure

Truth is….

October 12, 2019

Truth is…wandering solo down unfamiliar back roads to hazy and mysterious destinations is a breeze compared to stacking all my gathered notes and thoughts into the little book that is burning inside me

Missin’ it already…summer.

October 6, 2019

Missin’ it already…summer. What do you or will you miss most about Earth’s temperate season??~for me it’s her warm embrace, exposing of bare skin. Breathtaking swims in cool cleansing rivers. Pitching the tent with the wild critters. And exploring back roads!

Post Vacay Feels

September 30, 2019

Last night in my post camping season insomnia stupor I stumbled across this hilarious video. Check out this kindred campers account of returning home after camping.I feel ya sista!

Doctors Orders..

September 28, 2019

Doctors Orders…Find a way to have a relationship with NATURE; get attached & stay a while, for a healthier you!No need to take my word for it the proof is in the science. The cognitive human brain actually has a small band-with for all the sound and visual stimulation we bombard it with on the … More Doctors Orders..

Everywhere is perfect anytime of year!

September 24, 2019

Long shadows, crispy air and starry nights…There is a special kind of sweetness when camping on the fringe of summer. A treat for the senses to be sure, the dew saturated world wafting earthly and bountiful aromas, bright sparkling skies, crunchy leaves. Lighting the campfire feeling nearly ceremonial.Here’s my top picks for Fall Camping in … More Everywhere is perfect anytime of year!