Detailed content for where to find some of our favorite wild camping sites is no longer public. Why have these posts been concealed and given you this redirected page? Many campsites we share are primitive with no toilet facilities. Abuse by campers has caused closures to many areas we used to camp and enjoy. Therefore, we are only sharing this…
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Gear and tips to stay healthy in the dry outdoors
While camping in the arid regions your skin and hair need extra care so you don’t feel like a dried out piece of jerky by the time you get back to civilization. Here is my list of top ten practical tips to deal with camping in the dry outdoors. Keep cool Carry a large cotton bandana which is handy for…
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Where to find and camp in colorful wildflowers
Wildflowers inspire me with their tenacious perseverance. Despite their fragile appearance, these flowers are tough! Wildflowers adapt themselves to periods of drought by banking seeds when rain is scarce. This year in California and the western states there has been an abundance of rain and snow which can trigger SUPER blooms! In February we already spied color in the Mojave…
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The Indians in the Ventana Wilderness Los Padres National Forest
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Camp cooking with protein rich eggs
Eggs are versatile and easy for cooking delicious and nutritious meals while camping out. Eggs for breakfast are our main go-to although pancakes, french toast (both of which use eggs), and oatmeal vary our fare. Protein-rich foods including eggs with an average of 6-7 grams will help to satisfy hunger and maintain energy for strenuous outdoor activities. Hard-boiled eggs make…
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Ideas for romantic camping
I was looking for an affordable way to still enjoy a romantic getaway after Pres unexpectedly lost his job of 12 years and our family was struggling financially. I cleaned out the back of our pickup truck that had a camper shell on the back and loaded it with an air mattress, comfy quilt, pillows, BBQ and simple food to…
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Device for women to pee standing up
After a painful squatting incident (read what NOT to do for a good laugh), I now use a handy product designed for women to keep their pants up and pee. Yep, you read that right. I’ve tried out a couple of different urinal devices and so far the Tinkle Belle and PEZ (pronounce pee easy) both work well. Ladies, it takes a…
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