Campfire pie irons make it easy to prepare delicious camping meals the whole family will love. Whether it’s time for breakfast, lunch, dinner, or dessert, these pudgy pies recipes are sure to please! Pudgy pies, also called campfire pies, hobo pies, or mountain pies, are made in a small, hinged pan with a long handle, … Read more
Have you ever tried a family sleeping bag, or as they are typically labeled, a double sleeping bag? I’ve been camping with my family for a long time, and family sleeping bags are something that I wish had been on my radar much sooner! In short: THEY ARE AMAZING!! The longer version: There are some … Read more
As a mama who loves to whitewater raft the snowmelt-fed rivers in my home state of Wyoming and around the the Northwest, a drysuit is by far the best gear investment I’ve made. This Mustang Survival Drysuit: Women’s Helix Latex Gasket Drysuit keeps me warm and dry, and allows for an extended boating season during … Read more
When tent camping season comes to an end but you don’t want to wait months for your next overnight adventure, welcome to the world of winter backcountry cabin trips! There are thousands of public use cabins and huts scattered across the U.S. just waiting to welcome you and your kids. Many other countries have excellent … Read more
For most of their lives, my children grew up in a rural environment. This meant that most of our home-based outdoor adventures occurred in our backyard or the shared woodland behind our home. When the days grew short in the months of November-February, this often meant we were going out to play in the snow … Read more
