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Why worry about cold weather when camping. Just wear your sleeping bag to keep warm while doing camp activities. What do you think about these outfits for all day wear. LOL

Use: 3 cups of flour, 1 teaspoon of salt, 2 tablespoons of baking powder, 1/4 cup butter, 1 1/2 cup water. First mix the dry ingredients then add the water and melted butter, and stir well. Knead the dough 10 times. then form into balls of dough and roll the balls between your hands to form long...

I gotta admit I love these guys. Who else can turn a sub-zero camping trip into one humorous outing. I got frost bit just watching them trudging through the snow. But this is also a way to see equipment in action, as in what works and what fails miserably, as in rethink that next time. Let me...

I found this video which helps in making food choices in what to take or not take when hiking long distances. Even backpacking short distances the information could be quite valuable. It is a video that makes you think hard about what types of food one should carry.

This video is so cute I had to share it with you. Not your run of the mill bear shots.

First time in several years, that a person has died from a rattlesnake bite. The doctor's think that it was a allergic reaction that caused his death. Always be on the lookout when in snake country. http://www.wtae.com/news/man-dies-after-being-bitten-by-rattlesnake-while-camping/34243954

Let's face it everyone goes and when out camping in remote sections of the forest it is necessary to provide a safe way to build and hide waste, instead of leaving a mess for someone else to come across. Most campgrounds have a means of disposal such as outhouses or better yet flush-able means...

I recently watched a video showing how to cook an egg in a potato. The method show was a bit crude, but I think it is a wonderful idea and thus am sharing the way to do it. Use a nice long baking potato and cut a long wedge off of one side. Use a spoon to crave out a deep hole. Crack a egg and...

Have you ever done any working at a Park or a campground, where you got paid or as a volunteer? When I was just out of high school with no real summer job prospects I worked at a camp ground as a "campground host." I was not paid any cash, but I did have a free camping spot for the entire...

Most campers are out in the wilderness for the joy of the fresh air and peacefulness of the great outdoors. The hiking of trails and discovery of interesting rock formations or sightings of wildlife, or beautiful views of forest and mountains, and rivers that take our breath away. Whether your...

Need: 6 to 8 Navel oranges 7 oz box corn muffin mix Butter Heavy aluminum foil Directions: Cut off the top 1/4 of an orange, and save this for the orange top. With a serrated knife, free the whole orange from it's rind. Be careful not to pierce the skin. Save to grill or eat the orange...

Sometimes it is nice to have a change of flavor in your coffee, either for a group outing or just for yourself or your family. The following mixes can be made at home and packaged up for a camping trip in figuring how many cups you might want to drink. Each recipe will make about 20 cups. Put...

Whenever we go camping it is important to take some form of insect repellent along to keep the hungry insects from biting. Many people use Avon Skin-so-Soft, or other sprays or wipes. I prefer OFF spray (Orange Cap) as it works well in keeping flying insects at bay, as well as, ticks, by...

Sometimes when camping the weather can turn cold quickly and without warning. Even a cold rain can make the inside of your tent chilly, and dampen ones spirits or make the day uncomfortable for children. This is a simple safe way to warm up your tent without an open flame. Place several...

Trail Bars Put through your food grinder: 1/2 lb, pitted dates 1 cup peeled, cored and sliced apples 1 cup seedless raisins Combine and add to fruit: 1 1/2 cups chopped nuts 2 cups crushed vanilla cookies 1 cup powdered sugar 1 cup granulated sugar Add: 3/4 cup honey 1/2 tsp. vanilla Water if...

Often the animals we see are big and really grab our attention. We can stand still and silent gazing at the beauty of a doe and her fawns, or a big buck, or even a bear, but sometimes it is the smaller creatures that can not avoid us, that can keep our attention or those of children for longer...

Here is one of my favorite things to take on the trail as a snack, or for breakfast when camping. It is easy to make ahead of time and stores well, and easily eaten hot or cold with powdered milk. Homemade Granola 4 cups of uncooked oatmeal 2 1/2 cups raw wheat germ 1/2 cup coconut 1/2 cup raw...

How many times have you gone fishing and sure enough that hook gives you grief in trying to get it out without damaging the fishes mouth or stomach area? Many times the fish is under the legal size and yet that hook is stuck in there tight and you can't seem to figure out how to remove it. In...

Most of us go camping in the summer and never think about the hazards of winter camping. However, if you travel or live in the upper northern United States or Canada, or other countries where cold weather can mean life or death, depending on your actions this topic may be of interest to you...

Often times we hear about hikers and campers, having run in's with wild animals on the trail or in a campground. Have you ever had an encounter that left a lasting impression on you? This encounter can be a very good one or one that you would never wish to experience again. Any and all are...