So far, I’ve done more tent camping during this calendar year than I’ve done in years past. It’s been a great way to “escape” while a pandemic… Read more “Recap of My 2020 Michigan Camping Trips”
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The Joys of One-Night Camping Trips
It’s one thing when you can “get away from it all” by taking several days off for a camping trip or vacation. Though – to be honest… Read more “The Joys of One-Night Camping Trips”
Anatomy of Planning a “Spur of the Moment” Camping Trip…
Wednesday, my employer called me back into work, and I’ll start working again next week. Seriously…while I was buying a new gazetteer at a local outdoor store… Read more “Anatomy of Planning a “Spur of the Moment” Camping Trip…”
Played The Fun Game of “What’s In This Tiny Bottle?” Pre-Camping Trip Adventures…
Preparing for the first camping trip of the year can be almost as much of an adventure as the trip itself! Tracking down gear, making sure all… Read more “Played The Fun Game of “What’s In This Tiny Bottle?” Pre-Camping Trip Adventures…”
What If a Bunch of Former Girl Scouts Showed Up On Your Doorstep?
I decided take a magical history tour with Google Earth today… and found out someone is building a home on property that used to be the grounds… Read more “What If a Bunch of Former Girl Scouts Showed Up On Your Doorstep?”
Pop-Up Camping – My Most “Posh” Camping Experience Yet!
I’ve done all varieties of camping over the years. I first went to “sleep away” camp in 1981, and had to pack up clothes, my sleeping bag,… Read more “Pop-Up Camping – My Most “Posh” Camping Experience Yet!”
Oh yeah? I Don’t See YOUR Name On It…Wait, Yes I Do! More Summer Camp Memories…
Summer camp is a great experience for kids. They get to learn about teamwork, hone their singing skills, learn about nature, eat charred food cooked in a… Read more “Oh yeah? I Don’t See YOUR Name On It…Wait, Yes I Do! More Summer Camp Memories…”
Summer Camp Memories – The Letters (1983)
This is part three of a three-part series involving my letters written while I was at Girl Scout camp. These letters are from 1983, while was at… Read more “Summer Camp Memories – The Letters (1983)”
Can You Put a Price On Girl Scout Camp Memories? Camp Memories, Part I…
Thirty-seven years ago around this time, I went to “sleep-away” Girl Scout camp for the first time. I was 9 years old, and had just completed the… Read more “Can You Put a Price On Girl Scout Camp Memories? Camp Memories, Part I…”
It’s “Girl Scout Spirit Day!”
One of my friends posted a couple of photos of her two daughters wearing Girl Scout T-shirts for “Girl Scout Spirit Day.” A very cursory search of… Read more “It’s “Girl Scout Spirit Day!””
