Canyonlands National Park: Alcove Spring Half-Hike
This trail descends along a narrow and slow-going ridge to the canyon floor. Alcove Spring Trail is about 5.6 miles out-and-back, but we decided to set camp about 3 miles […]
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Bruneau Sand Dunes State Park
Bruneau Dunes brings back memories of a cold middle-school field trip where the wind blasted sand against my skin while I used a piece of cardboard to “sled” down the […]
Canyonlands National Park: Murphy Point Overlook Trail
Murphy Point Trail is a 1.3 mile (out-and-back) trail that is flat, oftentimes sandy, and leads to a ledge with a +270 degree view of canyons, mountains, and weird rock […]
Tips for Building a Fire in the Rain
The first time I camped on the coast, it rained all day. I was in Northern California and hiking through miles of wet trails. When I returned to […]
Camping Recipe: Spicy Raisin Couscous
I’ve recently concocted a new favorite meal to eat when camping: Spicy Raisin Couscous. Couscous is an amazing camping food. It requires a lot less energy to make than other pastas […]
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