My husband and I lucked out last weekend and were able to rent a 10-person cabin for two nights at a park not far from our home.… Read more “Mill Lake Cabins – Like Staying in an Abandoned Summer Camp!”
Category: Outdoor Tips
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…”
It’s Happening! Camping Trip Next Week…
Now THIS feels like a real vacation! We have a few days on the vacation calendar next week, and plan to camp for two nights at a… Read more “It’s Happening! Camping Trip Next Week…”
Ordered A New Tent Today! AND I Can Stand Up In It!
I ordered a new camping tent online today. Shopping for a tent can be quite an ordeal when you’re a tall person! Using the “compare” feature on… Read more “Ordered A New Tent Today! AND I Can Stand Up In It!”
Want To Know How I Got This Scar? Playing An Outdoor Trivia Game!
About a year ago, I played a trivia game outdoors at a bar called Powell’s Pub in Ypsilanti. You can read a recap of that game here. No,… Read more “Want To Know How I Got This Scar? Playing An Outdoor Trivia Game!”
Warm Weather Fashion Essential – The “Sun Shirt”
Today, I took a nearly four mile walk in 87 degree temps (accounting for humidity) and wore a long sleeved shirt. I’m sure by now you’re thinking… Read more “Warm Weather Fashion Essential – The “Sun Shirt””
Waterloo State Recreation Area Camper Cabin – A “Dorm Room In the Woods”
Me, my husband and another couple “shacked up” this past weekend in the camper cabin at Waterloo State Recreation Area, located in the Portage Lake campground. If… Read more “Waterloo State Recreation Area Camper Cabin – A “Dorm Room In the Woods””
Cabin Trip Coming Soon – What Will We Be Bringing With Us (April, 2019)?
I know you blog readers are probably almost as excited as I am about next week’s CABIN TRIP! And I say that, because a blog I posted about… Read more “Cabin Trip Coming Soon – What Will We Be Bringing With Us (April, 2019)?”
On Today’s Walk…I Saw Cows AND A Squirrel! Also Some Cold Weather “Tips!”
A little more than a month ago, I got a tooth yanked out of my jaw. It’s healed nicely and I’m eating “big kid” food now (thanks… Read more “On Today’s Walk…I Saw Cows AND A Squirrel! Also Some Cold Weather “Tips!””
Welcome To “Bug Season” – Here Are Some Bug-Repelling Tips!
I’ve been a “bug magnet” all of my life. When I was 9 years old, I had 100 mosquito bites on my body at ONE TIME! Keep… Read more “Welcome To “Bug Season” – Here Are Some Bug-Repelling Tips!”