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.
The Truth is I BEAR-ly know you…After the Trail Creek BEAR visit, I realized that a large part of my response was because I do not understand these amazing mammals. Here’s what I have found out since: It Helps to Understand BEAR Language BEARS do not want to interact with people. When scared they will … More The Truth is I BEAR-ly know you
One hella of a drive to one heavenly swimming hole ~ Matthews Creek!Within the the South Fork Salmon Canyon, perched on the hillside, half way between Forks of the Salmon and Cecilville you’ll find this tiny little Campground. The road to here is miles of curvy single lane carved into the cliff side, with numerous … More One hella of a drive to one heavenly swimming hole
Be Brave the sticker read, the words white and bright against a dark forest silhouette. A gift from a dear friend, she said my bravery needed celebrating, solo camping in the wilds and all. Daring maybe, but courageous I’m not too sure. Of course, I was flattered, even if, at first I didn’t want to … More Be Brave
Get out and play in these amazing mountains!I’m not sure when it happened. It just washed over me slowly, they way water swirls around your ankles when you cross a river. I think it must have been when I started, really started, to finally arrive. I’d been doing it, rambling back roads to backwoods but … More
Just get on the road. Go East a bit. Turn down that road, now another. Don’t worry, it’s OK. Now take the last one to the right, it will be bumpy. Go slow. Savour it. Now you are ready to cross into the Heart of Nature…
Human…Being…When you a ready to step away from all the good works you do. When you are ready to slow your pace, even for a day. When you are ready for a digital detox. When you are ready to pause from human doing and re-connect with being… I want you to know, l’m marking a … More Human…Being…
My sidekick – my four paw puppy pal – RiderHe is a fun-loving companion. He’s always up for an adventure. Loves to swim. He keeps me walking and exploring.He’s also not very brave. He’s not at all a watch dog. He runs off. He doesn’t like buzzing insects. He goes to bed early. He wakes … More My sidekick
Over 40 camp outs: breakfast, dinner, tea, dish washing. A year and one week from the original purchase, I refilled my cook stove 1 gallon propane tank. Grand Total…..$2.82 !!!! Plus I didn’t have the single use green 16 oz. cans to handle and throw away. The BEST camping investment I have ever made
A RIVER RUNS through it – Green and deep and sparkling! The Tolowa call her by her first name “Xaa-wvn’-taa-ghii~-li~” The rest of us know her as The Smith. Named after the first non-native to walk her banks, explorer & outdoorsman Jed Smith.Most of us are familiar with the Middle Fork, adjacent Hwy. 199. Several … More A RIVER RUNS through it
Sunshine daydream Walking through the tall trees Going where the wind goes… hello summer!
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