Last weekend while the weather was nice I did a little upgrading to our outdoor kitchen at camp. I’ve needed a place to wash off muddy hands and someplace I could wash dishes. In the past we would just use water from the rain barrel for handwashing but that meant stooping down and sometimes when…
Category: Outdoors
Signs of Spring: A Captivating Visual Journey
Every day, there are more sights that seem to indicate spring is arriving.
River Glass Upcycling: Transforming Old Bottles and Glass Fragments
Every time I go up by the river I pick up little pieces of glass. Mostly for safety purposes but sometimes I do find something old and odd that I like to keep. Such as old bottles, oyster shell buttons, fishing lures, and sometimes driftwood. I’ve kept a lot of the blue glass and the…
Dick Proenneke Alone in the Alaskan Wilderness, Free ebook
Dick Proenneke, retiring at 50, built a cabin in the Alaskan wilderness in 1968 and lived there for over 30 years. His life was documented in the acclaimed film “Alone in the Wilderness.” Proenneke’s self-reliance and connection to nature serve as inspiration for simplicity and conservation today. His legacy endures through books and preserved sites.
Portable Brooder Pen for Chicks: A Secure and Convenient Option
Early last spring we decided to let one of our broody hens sit on a clutch of eggs. Once it was close to hatching time there was a freak weather pattern coming in and our normal 70F temps were going down into the mid-20s for a week with rain. We weren’t too keen on leaving…
Exploring Culinary Uses of Scuppernong Grapes in Southern Cuisine
Welcome back! Today’s video is all about picking bronze scuppernong grapes and making delicious jelly. If you’ve never heard of or tried bronze scuppernong grapes, you’re in for a treat. These unique grapes have a beautiful golden color and a sweet taste that is perfect for making homemade jelly. So, join me as we venture…
Morning Bliss with Tommy: A Special Ritual of Companionship and Nature
There’s something magical about cool mornings spent with my best buddy, Tommy, the orange tabby cat that we rescued and took into our home. As the sun lazily peeks over the horizon, I settle into my chair with a steaming cup of coffee, inhaling the crisp, refreshing air. Tommy, ever the loyal companion, claims the…
Camping in the Late 1960s and 1970s
For Friday let’s take a look back at camping in the late 1960s and 1970s. Everyone sure does look happy and I want to know what happened to that prototype Jeep!
Wildlife Encounters: Rescuing a Stranded Visitor
I found this guy on my front door, so I moved him into the garden.
Campfire Hotdog: Perfectly Roasted Hotdogs
Cooking hotdogs over a campfire is one of the most enjoyable summer activities. There’s nothing better than the smell of hotdogs roasting over an open fire. The taste of a perfectly cooked hotdog is unbeatable. To start, gather some firewood and build a campfire in a designated fire pit. Once your fire is burning brightly,…