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A pot cooking over a fire.

Camping RecipesThis page contains camping recipes. Good food is always appreciated when you are staying out of doors.

 

Eating dinner at a campsite.

Washing Hands at the CampsiteThis is a page about washing hands at the campsite. While great fun, camping can require some ingenuity when it comes to providing a few of the comforts that you are used to at home.

 

Two raccoons find a cooler at a campsite.

Keeping Raccoons Out of a Campsite?This is a page about keeping raccoons out of a campsite. Getting away to the great outdoors for a camping trip does mean that the wildlife may visit your campsite, perhaps looking for a nice snack.

 

Photo of a white fiberglass boat.

Removing Wax From a Boat?Maintenance is an important part of boat ownership. Waxing a boat can restore the luster and shine, help make future clean ups easier, and protect the boat from harmful UV rays. This page contains suggestions for removing wax from a boat.

 

Group having a picnic.

Church Picnic Theme Ideas?This page contains church picnic theme ideas. Sometimes we want to have a special subject for a picnic besides a summer holiday.

 

A pot of cooked crayfish.

Catching and Cooking Crayfish?This page is about catching and cooking crayfish. These fresh water relatives of the lobster are also known mudbugs or crawdads, and are enjoyed by many people.

 

Biggest Fish (Silver Lake, WA)

Biggest Fish (Silver Lake, WA)My son's biggest fish ever and reeled it in all by himself. Dad offered to help but he wanted to do it all by himself. He was sooo proud and so were we.

 

Collecting Rocks

Collecting RocksThis page is about collecting rocks. A fun hobby that teaches you a lot about surface of the earth, and what geological conditions create rocks.

 

Man Building Fire in the Forest

Wilderness Survival TipsThis is a page about wilderness survival tips. When camping, hiking, or enjoying other outdoor activities you can find yourself in unexpected circumstances. The more you know about how to stay warm and what you may eat can help you maintain until help arrives.

 

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Dryer Sheets To Deter MosquitoesTake a box of dryer sheets along with you camping. Tear the sheet neatly in half and hang within 10 feet of your sitting area. If you use four or five half sheets surrounding your area, you will be mosquito free!

 

A man fishing.

Fishing for Sustainable SeafoodThis is a page about fishing for sustainable seafood. You want to make sure the seafood you eat is both safe and remains productive.

 

Camping Cooler

Camping Cooler Tips and TricksWhen roughing it, maintaining your food and beverage's temperature for safety and refreshment can be a challenge. This is a page about camping cooler tips and tricks.

 

Ice Cubes

Making Ice Last LongerThis is a page about making ice last longer. The ice in the cooler you use for camping or picnics often seems to melt too quickly.

 

A woman hiking.

Hiking TipsThis is a page about hiking tips. Hiking is an easy outdoor activity that most of us can inexpensively enjoy.

 

a girl doing crafts outside

Craft Ideas for Camping?This is a page about craft ideas for camping. A variety of craft activities can be brought along on a camping trip.

 

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Painted Rock Camp Craft

Games and Craft Ideas for Camp?This is a page about games and craft ideas for camp. There are many fun games and craft projects that are suitable for a camp experience.

 

Opal Creek

Visiting Opal Creek (Oregon)This is a page about visiting Opal Creek (Oregon). A natural wilderness area that is located east of Salem and contains thousands of acres of untouched old growth forest, with trees over 1,000 years old.

 

Camp Cooking with Tealights

Camp Cooking with TealightsToday I cooked scrambled egg on toast and coffee, using two "burners", and had it all piping hot and delicious at the same time. I used the top of my kettle to keep the buttered toast hot whilst I was cooking the scrambled egg.

 

two young girls choosing pumpkins

Visiting a Pumpkin PatchThis is a page about visiting a pumpkin patch. You can have a fun adventure and pick the perfect pumpkin for your jack-o-lantern, by visiting the farm where it is grown.

 

four children in a swimming pool

Swimming PhotosThis is a page about swimming photos. Swimming is a fun activity for young and old alike. Photos allow us to capture those moments and enjoy them even years later.

 

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Attire for a Wickie Wackie Golf Tournament?I've been invited to a golf tournament. The dress is: wacky chic. There is a prize for the wackiest ensemble.

 

Inflating Pool Toys

Inflating Pool ToysThis is a page about inflating pool toys. With the arrival of summer comes the lung capacity test associated with blowing up all of your pool toys. Don't turn blue, there are much easier ways to do this seasonal task.

 

Emergency Aerobed Inflation

Inflating an AerobedAn inflatable airbed is convenient to use for camping, sleepovers, or out of town guests. This is a page about inflating ann Aerobed.

 

Camping Food Ideas

Camping Food IdeasThis is a page about camping food ideas. There are several things to consider when choosing the best foods to take on a camping trip.

 

Tealight candle burning in the dark

Camp Cooking With TealightsThis is a page about camp cooking with tealights. Depending on the type of camping you like to do, there may be several methods that work well for cooking your meals.

 

Carp fish hook with orange and yellow bait balls

Keeping Bait on Your Fish HookThis is a page about keeping bait on fish hook. Keeping the bait on your hook while fishing can sometimes be a challenge.

 

Easier S'mores

Making Two Ingredient S'moresWhen you use chocolate covered graham crackers or cookies, you won't need to buy the chocolate bars to still have delicious s'mores. This is a page about making two ingredient s'mores.

 

A pill keeper containing different spices.

Use Pill Minder for Camping SpicesWhile keeping the other 6 days closed, spoon in the spice of your choice. Once filled, making sure they are snapped closed, turn it over and mark your spice with a felt tip marker.

 

Lighting a match on a box of matches.

Lighting Matches in the WindEven a light breeze can make lighting a match a battle with nature, unless you come up with ways to shelter the flame. This is a page about lighting matches in breezy areas.

 

Lighting a fire with waterproof matches.

Homemade Waterproof MatchesWaterproof matches can be a handy thing to have, especially if you are out campaign or hiking. This is a page about homemade waterproof matches.

 

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A tall waterfall in the woods.

Visiting Anna Ruby Falls (Helen, GA)Anna Ruby Falls is a beautiful location to visit next time you are in Georgia. This is a page about nature walk at anna ruby falls (GA).

 

Campfire Chicken and Dumplings on Picnic Table

Campfire Chicken and Dumplings RecipeCamp outs are a perfect time to make this easy chicken and dumplings dinner for your hungry campers. This page contains campfire chicken and dumplings recipe.

 

White Plastic Bucket

Using a Bucket as a Camping ToiletIf you camping in a primitive space, a bucket can easily be used as a toilet. This is a page about using a bucket as a camping toilet.

 

Man out bow hunting at down

Bow Hunting Tips and TricksMany hunters prefer to use a bow instead of a rifle and pride themselves on accuracy. This is a page about bow hunting tips and tricks.

 

A sports drink with a light behind it, making a lantern.

Emergency Light from a Sports DrinkAttach a regular light to a bright colored Gatorade or other energy drink to amplify it as an impromptu lantern. This is a page about making a emergency light from a sports drink.

 

Several cockleburs on a jacket sleeve.

Beware of CocklebursCockleburs are a nuisance to remove from clothing and pet hair. It is exactly this trait, the hooked ends on their spines, that actually lead to the invention of VELCRO® hook and loop style fasteners. So as you are deburring your clothes and pet's fur, remember that they were inspirational to Swiss inventor George de Mestral, it may make the task a bit more fun.

 

A coffee cup in front of a campfire.

Frugal Camping TipsCamping is a great way for families and friends to gather in the great outdoors. It's easy to spend a mint on fancy supplies but that is not necessary. Planning and smart shopping can make camping the most frugal vacation for a strapped budget.

 

A lantern in front of a stack of wood.

Saving Money on Camp LightingThere are a some great options for camp lighting, including solar lights and crank flashlights, in addition to the traditional battery powered ones.

 

A man putting a worm on a fish hook.

Find Worms for FishingDo you fish with worms but don't want to dig up the yard looking for them, and don't want to purchase them? Then get out your pitchfork, bury the tongs all the way in the ground by standing on the pitchfork.

 

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