Camping under the stars is one of the best perks about camping. The wilderness is far from city lights to enjoy seeing the Milky Way, passing meteors, or a shooting star. Using a star chart will help you to learn the names of the constellations and planets. No batteries or cell reception is needed for this manual star wheel. We…
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Hiking poles or a walking stick can make all the difference for hiking the backcountry, giving me stability while reducing fatigue on my knees and feet. I like to use a pair of poles with built-in shock absorbers, and ergonomic handles as over the duration of the hike this lessens the impact on my hands. Walking sticks also serve as…
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No camping trip is complete without a good book to read! Here are some of my favorite titles to check out for your next camping trip. Telling stories around the campfire can make the night magical. My favorite kind of reading is a hands-on, page-turning hardcopy book, but digital books on my Kindle are also enjoyed. Don’t forget the charging…
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Taming your tresses while camping can pose a challenge! Sweating under a hat, the wind blowing through your hair, or having to go for days without washing it, can all add up to a tangled mess. I am a Stylist for Lilla Rose and their patented Flexi hair clip. I love these clips for practical, easy-care of my hair while…
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One of my most personal encounters with a scorpion was of all places at the checkout counter of a mini-mart/ gas station in Panamint Springs, California. Panamint Springs Resort is a remote oasis along the way into Death Valley’s western border. We fueled up our 4×4 truck there and I went in to pay for the exorbitantly priced gas. This…
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Enjoyable camping requires good planning! Don’t get overwhelmed with menu planning, and creating lists so you don’t forget that ONE thing that makes or breaks a fun outing…..darn, no can opener for the beans or oh no! we are out of toilet paper. I have researched planners and find the Gone Camping Life brand to be very practical and customized…
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One of the challenges of camping can be privacy and the ability to take showers. We found the Mount Rhino pop-up shower tent to be just what we need. It is roomy and tall with dimensions of 48 by 48 at 6 foot 9 inches tall. The tent is spacious enough for both a parent and child to assist in…
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