Nothing says camping mornings quite like corned beef hash to me. Growing up it was one of the things we had always had camping, but rarely at home. So when I smell it – I think of being in the forest and I swear I can smell the campfire. Now that I have a family […]
Can You Cook Over Fire Logs? – Fire Logs Tested and Reviewed
Q: Can you cook over a fire log? A: Depends on the fire log. You shouldn’t cook over most typical fire logs, such as a regular Duraflame Firelog. The residue off of the logs can add a funky flavor to your food, and since they generally produce only a flame and no coals, they aren’t really […]
Boynton Canyon Vortex – Sedona, Arizona
If you’ve never been to Sedona, Arizona – you’re really missing out. It’s a gorgeous little town with a slightly hippie twist. You see, it’s renowned for its four energy vortexes. Wondering what a vortex is? I wondered too the first time we visited. Have you ever seen a dust devil? The swirling and circling […]
Red Rock State Park – Sedona, Arizona
Red Rock State Park is a 286 acre nature preserve and education center located just outside Sedona, Arizona. I’m a sucker for anything red rock related so I’ve been wanting to check out this park for a while. We took the family and did a day trip up there for a little hiking. This park […]
Davis Mountains State Park
Davis Mountains State Park is located on Highway 118, just outside of Fort Davis, Texas, a small community of a little over 1,000 people. It sits at an elevation between 5,000 and 6,000 feet, and consists of 2,709 acres. Davis Mountains State Park is small compared to Big Bend and Guadalupe Mountains National Parks, which aren’t that […]
Campfire Cones – Even Better Than S’mores
My family is a group of dessert junkies. It’s a running joke that my husband can take any sweet thing and make it better. We call him The Dessert Connoisseur. Needless to say, I’m always on the lookout for something great to try out. A few years back, when I was tasked with planning dessert […]
Tonto Natural Bridge State Park – Payson, Arizona
If you’re looking for a spot that is a great place for a picnic, a hike, checking out some beautiful scenery, or all three – you’ve got to check out Tonto Natural Bridge State Park in Payson, Arizona. My hubby spotted this park on a map and got all excited that there was a natural […]
Cowboy Coffee – Don’t Bother Packing a Coffee Pot
I’m addicted to caffeine. If I don’t have my coffee in the morning, it takes me till about lunch time to be any use to anybody. There’s nothing better than drinking a hot cup of coffee while watching the sunrise after a night out camping. What I don’t want to do is tote a coffee percolator […]
Dog Hiking Gear – What to Bring and Why
I absolutely love hiking in the desert with my dogs. It’s a rewarding experience for you and it’s good fun and exercise for them. And if you have a dog who needs constant exercise, it’s the perfect way to burn off some of that extra energy. Tired dogs are happy dogs. Its important though, if […]
Big Bend National Park Historical Sites
Big Bend National Park has one of the richest histories of all of the National Parks in the U. S. Before becoming a National Park, Big Bend was a mining, ranching and farming community, with all sorts of interesting characters. We’ve got a long way to go to get it done (it’s unlikely to ever […]