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The Greatest Adventure of All  (Ode to the Fathers)

The Greatest Adventure of All (Ode to the Fathers)

I became a father October 17th of 2015. It's funny how that one little sentence completely changed my life. I was thrown head first into fatherdom without a paddle, we had twins - twin boys no less...
Top 5 tips for Extending Your Gear’s Life
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Top 5 tips for Extending Your Gear’s Life

Top 5 tips for Extending Your Gear’s Life 1) Buy the Right Gear!  You want your gear to last more than one season, right?  The long and short answer is this: You get what you pay for! Paying a li...
A Quick Guide to Camping With Dogs

A Quick Guide to Camping With Dogs

  A Quick Guide to Camping With Dogs If you’re a dog person and also into camping, what better way to spend your free time than by combining the two? There’s a lot to consider when planning a camp...
Top Ten Family Outdoor Activities

Top Ten Family Outdoor Activities

Top Ten Family Outdoor Activities There’s nothing better than getting out of the house and enjoying a fun activity that you might not have considered trying out before. With the summer season fast...
Stop Using Dangerous Camping Tricks to Stay Warm

Stop Using Dangerous Camping Tricks to Stay Warm

THE NIGHT I MET THE COLDEST MOMENT IN MY ENTIRE LIFE.    The Nyquil gel tablets I choked down with boiled-snow-noodle-water kicked in around 1am.  This was AFTER our exploding dinner catastrophe* ...
Woman being active during while social distancing with two puppies.

Self-Quarantine Does NOT mean STAYING INSIDE. 8 Best Solitary Outdoor Activities

  Quarantine DOES NOT MEAN RESTRICTED INSIDE YOUR HOME! (yes, I’m yelling that.. ..AND waving my arms!) GET OUTSIDE!!!!  Granted ‘get outside’ means solitary activities outside. ⚠ NOT hanging elbo...
Hammock Camping Do's and Don'ts of 62 National Parks

Hammock Camping Do's and Don'ts of 62 National Parks

The big question that usually arises, are hammocks allowed in National Parks?  Absolutely! Nearly all of the National Parks allow Hammock Camping or Air Camping. There are specific guidelines rel...
3 Practical Steps to prepare for Covid-19 (Coronavirus)

3 Practical Steps to prepare for Covid-19 (Coronavirus)

Like it or not... Covid-19 (The Coronavirus) is spreading throughout the US, but good news, you can take a few practical steps now to help you prepare and minimize the affects. Truth is the US is ...