True North & Magnetic Declination - A Trick to Make
True North & Magnetic Declination - A Trick to Make it Stick
Magnetic declination is an essential principle to understand when navigating your way through the wilds with map and compass.
Yet its a tricky thing to remember, at least the way it has traditionally been taught, using an addition / subtraction method. Just when you think [...]
Camping At Lake Lanier On The Fourth
We went camping at Lake Lanier Georgia this fourth of July. Not sure if I will every go back. It was by far the worst experience I have had at a national park. But to be fair this is not the first time I have been to Lake Lanier and I enjoyed my other visits. [...]
Why Camping In the Rain and Cold is the Greatest
Check this post out. The author has a great sense of humor about camping.
http://alixmathias.wordpress.com/2008/06/04/why-camping-in-the-rain-and-cold-is-the-greatest/
Going Camping
I haven’t posted anything for awhile and I apologize for that. I have been busy setting up another website CatfishAngling.com for my other outdoor love. This being Memorial Day weekend you can probably guess what I will be doing. I am going camping with my wife and three kids. I have always believed family camping [...]
Time To Prepare For Camping
I just made my first camping reservation for the upcoming season. I am planning to spend Memorial Day weekend at Thurmond Lake, Georgia. I have never been there before so if you have any inside information I would love to here it. I choose this location primarily for it’s proximity to Savanah. I have never [...]
It Is Almost Time! Spring Is Here
I don’t know about you but I am so glad spring is here. It is a special time of year as all around you will see our world come to life. Unfortunatly I had to work today but I plan on spending part of the day tommorrow fishing.
I found a great guide for fly fishing. [...]
Keeping Your Campsite Neat
Nobody wants to start off their camping holiday by arriving at a horrible unclean camp site. Whether you are primitive camping or enjoying a family camping holiday at a camp site with all the amenities, a little effort is all that need be expended in order to ensure that the next camper arriving at the [...]
Starting to Think About Going Camping?
Hi, While it may seem like a little early to a lot of you, in my camping world it is time to begin preperation for spring camping. It is around this time every year that I go out to the garage and spend one of my Saturdays cleaning the garage and checking my camping equipment.
I [...]
Camping With Children
There are many people who enjoyed camping as they grew up and got married, but the camping stopped when children arrived. Having children should not mean that your outdoor adventures must stop. On the contrary, you now have another person to teach and explore with. For those that are a little apprehensive, here are some [...]
Hammocks and camping go well together
Hammocks are a great way to relax and enjoy the sounds and smells of nature. Find two trees to tie it to and you just created a very peaceful way to lay back and relax. Perfect for camping or your backyard. Lightweight and easy to pack along with the rest of your gear.
The hammock I [...]
