When I think of great family campgrounds, I think of tall pines, moderate privacy, a close stream or lake for fishing, a fun town close by, and easily accessible clean water, and restrooms. Here are four fantastic family-friendly campgrounds in Colorado that we have enjoyed: Pitkin Colorado Pitkin is a hidden campground gem in the […]
Roast your own coffee
Coffee is the new wine. Anyone can enjoy the unending complexities of coffee, and roasting your own is the best way to fully experience all the unexplored notes. Learning to roast your own coffee is an ever-evolving skill, because there are so many roasts, types of beans, and ways to roast them. I started roasting in […]
Backpacker’s chili
This is my go-to chili recipe. There’s nothing fancy or complicated about it, but it makes a stellar pot of chili every single time. Ingredients: 2 lbs of meat (most use lean ground beef, but I prefer day-old bbq pulled pork) half of an onion, diced 2 15oz cans of chili beans 2 15oz […]