Why We Love Our Lance 1685 Travel Trailer
Camping is the only way to get up close and personal with the best of nature! 10 reasons we love our Lance 1685 travel trailer!
read moreTop 10 Fun FREE Things to do near Garden of the Gods, IL
Our Top 10 FREE Things to do near Garden of the Gods (Southern Illinois version!) in the Shawnee National Forest. Enjoy a free ferry ride across the Ohio River, a pirate cave and amazing views. Please add things we missed in the comments. When we return, we’ll check them out!
read moreGarden of the Gods is not just in Colorado!
There is more than one Garden of the Gods, and the one that’s a couple of hours from our house has turned out to be well worth exploring! A few photos of what we did yesterday. 🙂
read moreScary Moose Encounter!
Unexpectedly finding ourselves between BIG Mama Moose and twin baby moose(s?), got even crazier when Twin Baby Moose charged Joe!
read moreIdyllic Hidden Lake
Don’t be like me and turn up your nose at the “tourist” trail directly behind Logan Pass Visitor Center in Glacier National Park. Beyond the observation platform, it is geezerheikin’ not to be missed!
read more“Endangered Species”? Glacier Glaciers?
Glaciers in Glacier National Park are quickly becoming an endandered species! If you want to see glaciers in GNP, don’t wait! Go now!
read moreHiking to Iceberg Lake
How often do Flatlanders get an opportunity to hike to Iceberg Lake? A crystal clear turquoise lake with REAL icebergs! Cool! …. well, actually, quite chilly!
read moreDespite Wildfires: Glacier National Park Overview
Wildfires …. visibility is impaired … we’ve already flown to visit friends, hike and camp in Glacier National Park… do we sit safely at their house & play cards … or ??????
read more10 Tips for Reserving the Best Campsites in the Most Popular Parks
Want one of the best campsites in a National Park? It’s not always as easy as I thought…. 10 Tips to make it happen!
read moreBest Site in Watchman Campground, Zion Nat’l Park, UT
Watchman Campground, is THE iconic campground for Zion National Park. Ideally situated under scenic Watchman Mountain by a babbling brook, why would you want to camp anywhere else? Plus the Visitor Center is just a short walk to catch shuttle buses to all the best hiking and scenic views. Only problem might be getting a reservation…. 🙂
read moreFavorite Gear
Active & Carrying a Camera?
Ever take your camera hiking only to find you need two hands - for hiking poles or to scramble across a rock collapse in the trail. The camera swinging on its strap might upset your balance and there's a LONG cliff below? Check this out!
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Amazingly easy setup, 3 sizes, sturdy enough for wind, big enough for a picnic table plus no more bugs at dinner ... if it's easy we use it more!
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