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 […]
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 […]
Adventure begins with a map
I can sit and look at a topographical map for days. It makes me feel like Bilbo Baggins planning my journey to steal a precious gem from the belly of Smaug. To me this isn’t a stretch of the imagination, if you think about what you are looking for. Finding the perfect place to hike, camp, […]
6 Lesson tips for camping kids
Whether you are camping, hiking, fishing, or even climbing, there is always something to be learned from the great outdoors. And no matter their learning style – whether it be visual, auditory, linguistic, or kinestetic – there’s something for every type when exploring nature. There have been multiple studies done about the benefits of experience-based learning. […]