I hear people talking all the time about external frame backpacks or internal frame backpacks. Asking which is better, which is lighter, etc? Well if you ask me, it’s more about comfort, weight and personal preference. Is one model better than the other? That depends on what and where you will be hiking. Let’s look […]
Category Archives: Camping
Lake Texoma was impounded in 1944 and is located on the Red River in North Texas on the Texas and Oklahoma border just northwest of Denison and Sherman Texas. It has 74,686 acres of water with a maximum depth of 100 ft. and a pool level of 615 ft to 619 ft. msl The lake […]
Before setting out on your camping expedition check and then double check your camping gear for the most relevant items you will need on the trip. It is important not to over load your back pack with unnecessary items you do not actually need. These items only add to the weight of the backpack and […]
Tents for Camping are a Necessity When the call of the wilderness beckons you to the great outdoors, choosing the right tent can either fill your trip with fond memories or ruin the whole experience. Whether or not you are a first time camper or have years of experience under your belt, finding a tent […]
Furio Giunta is a soldier that Tony imports from Italy on the HBO television show The Sopranos. He is played by Federico Castelluccio. The character of Furio is used at first in an interesting way: he provides a strange sort of comic relief. On the one hand, Furio seems a little out of place, with […]
One of the best parts of going camping is the cooking that is involved in it. There are many easy camping recipes that can be made when camping, which generally taste better than it would have at home! Beginner campers tend to comprise camping packing lists to ensure that they will not forget vital items. […]
There is always something going on in Groveland, an authentic Gold Rush era town near Yosemite National Park, and chances are most of the time whatever it is will be happening at Mary Lavaroni Community Park,. The park is lovely, and offers something for everyone, from a world class skate board park for folks with […]
Situated in and around Louisiana is a string of swamplands, which are home to some of the most versatile groupings of wildlife in the country. This Southern locale is also just as well-known for its musical heritage, amazing food and mysterious bayous, all of which make it one of the ideal destinations for travelers looking […]
For those of us who enjoy the atmosphere of a well set up camp site, we tend to put more thought and effort as to what camping gear is needed to do so. I’m sure that most of us, who go camping at least on a periodic basis, have the essential camping gear needed to […]
For some 30 years I practiced law in Mesa, Arizona. (Please don’t hold that against me. I really wasn’t a very good lawyer.) When I was about to turn 62 years old and collect social security I decided to quit my practice and go camping. I already owned a Coleman tent-camper and a small pick-up. […]