REVIEW: Roasting Stick-Mate
Keeping a Roasting Stick-Mate with your camping supplies isn’t essential, but it will make your time around the fire so much more fun. You’ve probably all been there. It seems like so much fun...
Author: Jill
REVIEW: Uncle Jack’s Original – All Natural Deodorant
I’ll admit it, I was a little worried when I first agreed to review Uncle Jack’s Original deodorant. I have always been torn about natural deodorant. It seems like a good idea. After all it’s...
REVIEW: Geartrade.com
Geartrade.com is your one stop shop when gear threatens to overwhelm your house…or you just need one more thing. This spring we had a long term guest which meant I had to clean all...
REVIEW: Kangeaux Walkabout
The Kangeaux Walkabout is one of those pieces of gear that you don’t know you need until you use it. It’s a multi-tasker; the Walkabout is a carrier that you can use camping, hiking, kayaking,...
Michigan: Mount Arvon (1,979 feet)
Date of visits to Mt. Arvon: August 22, 2016 (Raina) August 31, 2016 (Jill) Distance: Varies depending on road conditions, but a walk up for us Elevation: 1,979 feet When I was prepping for our trip...
REVIEW: Chill-Ino Ultralight Backpacking Hammock from Rovor
Need to chillax after a day in the woods? Sink yourself into the Rovor Chill-Ino Ultralight Backpacking Hammock. Even though this compact hammock is designed for backpacking I decided to try it out in...
Ohio: Campbell Hill (1,550 feet)
Date: June 23, 2015 (Jill); July 3, 2016 (Raina) Distance: Less than .10 miles (depending on where you park) Elevation: 1,550 feet Bathrooms: Gas station a few miles away Hours: Open Monday-Friday 6:30 am...
Cataloochee: Off The Beaten Track in the Smokies
If you’re planning on highpointing Mitchell or Clingmans this year, chances are you’ll be spending a bit of time in Smoky Mountain National Park. The Smokies are, of course, amazing. That’s why they’re so...
Family Hike: Great Smoky Mountains National Park – Metcalf Bottoms and Little Greenbrier School Trails
Distance: 1.4 miles round trip Elevation gain: negligible Date: March 31, 2015 Bathrooms: Available at the picnic area Great Smokey Mountains National Park can be unbearably crowded during peak seasons, but if you get off the...
Family Hike: Cabin Branch Pyrite Mine Trail
Distance: 7 miles Elevation gain: negligible Date: November, 2015 Bathrooms: Flushing toilets at the visitor’s center My kids are usually happy to hike, but if we want to get them on a long hike, there had...
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