stuff to do when you are camping
One of the best slot canyon hikes in Utah and one that not too many people know about. I usually start with saying I am addicted to the outdoors. Yes, you heard me right. Some days I wish I could go out and live in the wilderness and just explore it for the rest of[…]
Inverters, Generators, Solar Panels, and More When you hear talk among avid RVers of “dry camping” or “boondocking”, They’re talking about camping without the water and power hookups you get at KOA-style campgrounds (in other words, “roughin’ it”!). This is what it’s all about; this is what a self-enclosed unit was built for–and this is[…]
Utah is well known for its beautiful lands. The mountains and dessert make great opportunist for hiking, fishing, camping, and off road recreational activities. Moab is a internationally know for the annual eastern jeep safari that is held. There are many national parks that are beautiful to see; Zions, Arches, and Bryce canyon. There are[…]
Wet and dreary weather locally this week has me dreaming about quick getaways to warmer climates in the coming weekends. May is one of my favorite times to get outdoors, especially in Southern Utah where temperatures are mild all day. When you think about Southern Utah getaways, the more popular national parks tend to be[…]
When people talk about going out doors and camping, an activity that seems to be thrown in that group is fishing. They seem to go hand in hand with one another. Thinking of all the times that I went fishing with my old man, as he passed down all his vast knowledge and experience. All[…]
Kids are hard enough at home and camping sometimes sounds like more of a hassle than fun. That’s where creativity comes in. Fun comes in the preparation. It doesn’t matter whether you’re camping in a tent or an RV, planning ahead is a must with children. Our family is large with 5 kids ages 7[…]
Hello Hikers of America! Here in Utah we have this perfect hiking town called Moab, Utah. In Moab they have a ton of amazing hiking trails. Some that lead you to beautiful landmarks and some just for fun! These hikes may even be strenuous or a walk in the park so to speak. In Moab[…]
Looking for a family vacation north of the border? When most people think “Canada Vacation”, they think Niagara Falls. While this spot’s still on my list to visit some day, there’sendless adventure and beauty just directly north of us that live in the western states… in Alberta and British Columbia! Atop the summit of Fairview[…]
Welcome to an entirely new world of thrilling, adrenaline pumping action; welcome to rock climbing. I am going to introduce you to the basic types of climbing and the equipment you need to get started . There are many different types of rock climbing. Trad Climbing, sport climbing, top-rope climbing and bouldering are the main[…]
I am from Utah originally. I have lived in a few different states though and have been all over the U.S. and even all over the world. The only continents I have not been to Antarctica and Australia. If I were to say that I like hiking that would be an understatement. I am actually[…]