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!

Need a “wild” adventure?? Follow the YELLOW LINE…Choose a date to join me on a camp out! One night or five, whatever you’ve got time for…..I’d love to get you out into the wild….

Just wanted to say Thank You Thank You for following me down this road… Thank You for reading these posts… Thank You for joining me on a camp out… Thank You for listening (when I am bursting with excitement about my experiences)… Thank You for all the encouragement!!

(I know) You Wish You Were Here!

Feeling Feral…..off to the mountains I go a wandering…..

Join me in the mountains…summer is calling….Let’s Go Camping!

I often feel hyper aware and sensitive in secluded surroundings. I am car camping after all; anyone can drive by. So in addition to being prepared to take care of as many physical needs as I can (my body or car) I practice staying safe from others. Here are a few of my “safety” tips: … More Playing at Camping – Going SOLO – Safety Tips