16 Wednesday Jul 2014
Posted in Camping Trips, Hiking, Photos
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Angeles National Forest, camping, hiking, los angeles, narrows, nature, nature photos, outdoors, photography, pictures
If you can’t tell, I LOVE nature pics:) Here are some scenic nature pics from our past weekend in the “Narrows” deep in the heart of Angeles National Forest! Continue reading
14 Monday Jul 2014
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camping, hike, hiking, hiking at night, hiking for girls, hiking tips, nature, night hiking, outdoor tips, outdoors
The first time I went night hiking I’ll be honest with you- I was scared! I didn’t want bugs to get me, a bear to see me as a meal, or encounter a crazy woodsman! I was really nervous and didn’t know what to expect! But, like everything else I do, I feel in love and now, a third of when we hike is at night! (Check out my first night hiking experience- The Night Hiker ). But I could have used some tips when I first started so here are some tips for hiking at night:
09 Wednesday Jul 2014
Posted in Camping Trips, Hiking, Tips
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backpacking, Camelbak, Camelbak All Clear, camping, head lamp, hiking, Nalgene, outdoors, platypus wine bladder, REI, wine
With all the gear we take outdoors, there are a few items we could afford to lose. Here are 5 items I ditched and why I moved on…
Lantern– I love my lantern! I’ve played hundreds of card games under it and carried it with me for miles on night hikes BUT I discovered something- the head lamp! I know, right?! It took that long for me to cave in but I love my head lamp! It is light weight and small, fitting perfectly into my front pocket of my backpack for easy, quick access. Continue reading
07 Monday Jul 2014
Posted in Camping Trips, Guest Blogs, Hiking, Tips
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active, backpacking, camping, guest blog, hiking, nature, outdoors, sleep tips, sleeping, trail
Has sleeping on the trail always been a challenge for you? Check out the post I wrote for Active.com with 8 tips to sleeping on the trail!
03 Tuesday Jun 2014
Posted in Camping Trips, Hiking, Outdoor Fitness
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activities, backpacking, camping, family, hiking, kayaking, kids, nature, outdoors, stand up paddle boarding, summer, surfing
Are you looking for some new activities to try this summer? Take a look at 8 outdoor activities perfect for you, your friends, your significant other, your kids, and even grandma!
Hiking– What better way to get in touch with nature than to walk through it! Hiking is a great exercise that allows you to get close and personal with some trees and dirt! Hiking is great for all levels of skill. Try an easy hiking trail- fit for families and beginners- or test your skills Continue reading
29 Thursday May 2014
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campground, camping, Dos Picos, girlycamping, hiking, lake, nature, outdoors, photography, photos, Ramona
A few weeks ago, we headed up to Dos Picos Campground which lies in Ramona, California (San Diego County). It was gorgeous there and I couldn’t help but take tons of pics! Enjoy 🙂 Continue reading
20 Tuesday May 2014
Posted in Camping Trips, Hiking, Outdoor Fitness, Tips
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amazon, backpacking, camping, craigslist, hiking, online, outdoors, purchase, REI, shopping, sporting good
16 Friday May 2014
Posted in Camping Trips, Hiking, Products I Love
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backcountry bed, backpacker, camping, editors choice, hiking, nature, outdoors, REI, review, sierra designs, sleeping bag
It was like Christmas morning! I received a package at my front door of the Backcountry Bed from Sierra Designs! If you haven’t heard of this amazing sleeping bag, this 2014 Editor’s Choice from Backpacker Magazine is an innovative design that leaves you comfy and warm. There are 6 main features to this bag: Continue reading
14 Wednesday May 2014
Posted in Camping Trips, Hiking
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california, campground, camping, campsite, Dos Picos, family, hiking, nature, outdoors, Ramona, trails
For Mother’s Day, we took a family camping trip to Dos Picos in Ramona, California. This campground boasts partial hookups for campers, tent sites, and a youth area. While surrounded by shady trees, this peaceful campground has picnic tables, bathrooms/showers, horseshoe pits, and a lake to fulfill your fishing urges! With short, local Continue reading
09 Friday May 2014
Posted in Camping Humor, Camping Trips, Hiking
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camping, comedy, funny, hiking, humor, nature, outdoors, you know you're a hiker, you know your a camper when, you now you're outdoosy
1. You have to go to the bathroom in a public and think, can I just find a tree?
2. The thought of sleeping on the floor actually sounds comfortable
3. If an Apocalypse happens, you’re fully prepared Continue reading
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