Do you want to have a fun and educational experience with the family while camping? Consider this: when preparing to start your campfire, have a little campfire starting competition! It is a lifetime skill that will enhance their enjoyment of the outdoors. Starting a campfire is an easy task once you know the basics. We…
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Avoid the #1 Camping Illness Video
After directing over 35 years of camp, I’ve nailed down the number one camping illness, and how to avoid it. Join us!
Do I have to wear my PFD?
Local requirements differ on the subject of wearing lifejackets (PFD’s). Some require it to be on the person, others simply require it to be in the boat with you. If you are having a boating experience with a commercial outfitter, they will always require you to properly wear your PFD. As a former river guide,…
Outdoor Etiquette Video
For this weeks video, we wanted to talk over something we’re very passionate about, Outdoor Etiquette. And share a poem called “The Man in the Glass” that helps us remember to be the best we can be. Enjoy!
Have you ever been seriously lost?
I think I’m a pretty well-prepared person who plans ahead, but, well, I’ve been lost and here’s the story! On one hunting trip, my plan was to get dropped off at a trail head before sunrise, leave the trail and follow the ridgeline (for about an hour), and find a spot overlooking a basin. I…
Tinfoil Dinners Video
For todays video, we used a previous article to make one of our favorite camping meals, Tinfoil Dinners! (or hobo dinners!) on the coals of a campfire! The best part about tinfoil dinners is that the whole group can choose what they want, and everybody is happy!