My family loves spaghetti and meatballs, but to take it camping just seemed like such a hassle. Between boiling the pasta and cooking the sauce and meatballs – it was just too much work for camping (and too many dishes to clean!) Until I discovered that you can do it all in one skillet! I […]
Pole Knoll Recreation Area – Greer, Arizona
My family recently went on a week-long camping trip in the Greer, Arizona area and absolutely fell in love. The Greer area was one of the hardest hit places when the Wallow Fire burned in 2011. The area is recovering nicely though and there is a ton of regrowth. While we were camping – we […]
Dutch Oven Campfire Biscuits
I really love biscuits, but I’ve always been a little too intimidated to try them from scratch while camping. I usually just grab some of those canned ones and haul those along in the cooler. But now that I’ve got a dutch oven – I decided it was finally time to give them a go. […]
Courthouse Butte Loop Trail – Sedona, Arizona
The Courthouse Butte Loop Trail in Sedona, Arizona is a lovely, family-friendly moderate 4.2 mile long hike that wraps around both Courthouse Butte and nearby Bell Rock. Bell Rock is one of the vortex sites in Sedona. This is a heavily used trail with easy access from two different parking lots. The day we visited […]
Dutch Oven Vegetarian Lasagna
While a dutch oven might not be ideal for a backpacking trip – if you’re going car camping – dutch ovens are one of the most versatile pieces of cookware you can bring along. I’m new to using dutch ovens outside my oven (cooking with charcoal or fire sounded more intimidating than my nice temperature […]
Boynton Canyon Trail – Sedona, Arizona
I know I’ve said it before, but I’ll say it again – Sedona is one of my favorite places in the world. The vibe of the town and its people and the many, many hikes available make me seriously happy. And I’ve discovered a lovely hike in Boynton Canyon Trail (not to be confused with […]
Dog Hiking Boots – Popular Brands Tested and Reviewed
One of my favorite things to do in the world is hike with my dogs. I love seeing how excited they get when we get ready to go! And it’s great exercise for them (and me.) There’s nothing better than a tired dog at the end of a beautiful hike. And despite the beauty of […]
Campfire Steak Kebabs
I really love steak kebabs. There’s something so satisfying about cooking your food on a stick (probably why I think camp cooking is so fun!) Plus I like how easy they are. Only one quick cooking step and your entire meal is ready. The real secret to great kebabs is a big variety of veggies […]
South Mountain Park/Preserve – Phoenix, Arizona
South Mountain Park is a massive desert mountain preserve that is operated by the City of Phoenix. At over 16,000 acres and boasting approximately 51 miles of mixed use trails – it’s a great bet that you can find a trail you’ll enjoy. It’s hugely popular for horseback riding, hiking and mountain biking. Our family of […]
Camping Sangria
Although I’m usually a beer drinker – I really adore sangria. It’s light and fruity and can be made with bubbles if that’s what you’re into (I am!) The very best tasting sangrias are a combination of a base and bubbles which are added at serving time. The bubbles are usually in the form of ginger […]