I’m going for it…(I truly hope you are making time to get out in nature now more than ever – nature does provide a special kind of medicine!)Memorial Day Weekend traditionally marks the start of summer and the camping season for millions of Americans. In fact, it is considered one of the two busiest camp … More I’m going for it….
Taste “new” air, leap into the universe, gaze into a campfire, get baptized by a wild river, meet the wild neighbors on the planet, absorb the quiet…Get out your calendars and lets plan a camp out!(of course, social distanced – we can meet at site)P.S. I will get back to you! I have limited connectivity. … More Leap into the Universe
Tent pole repair & tutorial, a gift from Mr. J. Find replacement pole. This turned out to be harder than expected, check length & diameter! Use needle nose pliers and pull elastic cord out one end of pole chain to reach knot. Untie knot but don’t let it slip back in tent poles out of … More Tent pole repair & tutorial
My passion and drive for this project is stronger than ever. I can feel in my heart that soon so many are going to need to connect/re-connect with nature and I’m excited to mark a path for them to follow. My house is full of family Sheltering- in- Place so I moved my writing den … More Connect/Reconnect
Its official the 2020 camping season has begun. Christened under the (wild) Flower Full Moon, in the big Douglas Fir woods, on the edge of a meadow ~ Groove’s PrairieConsidered “Dispersed” camping vs. “Developed” Campground camping. Unless an area is designated for no camping you can camp anywhere on National Forest land (this is called … More 2020 camping season has begun
NW Cali is a lush wonderland in Spring, saturated in green, mushrooms, dainty flowers, puffy clouds, sparkling dew. It’s a great time to visit the State parks before summer swarms or to camp in the inland mountains when the bears are waking up. Delectably wild this time of year! In the past, by now I … More Take it Slow
~A story leads to a magical mindful moment ~ A couple of dear friends, having read the Trail Creek Bear story, passed by that campground today, and drove in for nostalgia. While leaving a big black bear and big chubby cub crossed the road in front of them (too excited to nab a pic)! Could … More A magical moment
Hi friends. I’m happy to announce the “Be Brave” journal story of my bear encounter at Trail Creek (which many of you have read) was published on the “Camping For Women” Blog! I have been following this blog for some time so I am super flattered and excited to be included!! https://www.campingforwomen.com/be-brave/
Today’s practicing for Camping – How to Hang a Tarp! I need a lot of practice!! (Doesn’t help that I’m short) I’ve been caught unprepared several times now. I just end up coming home soaking wet vowing to do it different next time (I never do). Until now!
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