Struggling to open up a jar while camp cooking is not conducive to relaxing in your campsite’s beautiful surroundings! We discovered a simple gadget that opens jars with a twist of the wrist while not taking up valuable space in the camper. The opener takes up next to no space, disappearing underneath your cabinet, sitting there ready to open a…
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Dispersed camping by Huntington Lake
Hot weather is a great time to escape the heat and enjoy Huntington Lake in the Sierra Nevada mountain range of California. The lake sits at about 7,000 feet with much cooler temperatures than the valley below. This area offers recreation seasonally with skiing, snowmobiling, fishing, hiking, boating and of course, camping. The Huntington Lake area has 7 developed campgrounds….
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Star gazing gear
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 for balance and distance
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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Pleasure reading books
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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Hair care clips while camping
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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Scorpion queen
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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