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May 22, 2019

Our Favorite Camping Recipes

Campfire Meals In a past blog post we mentioned that there are two things we cannot live without on a camping trip; 1.) good quality sleep, and 2.) a good cup of coffee! Those are non negotiable. A close third, that we could live without but choose not to whenever we can, is a delicious campfire meal. If you feel the same way or are just looking for some camping recipe ideas for your next camping trip, this list is for you! The list below contains our top 10 favorite camping meals. These are not our recipes, these are recipes we have found...

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May 15, 2019

The Health Benefits of Camping

More Than A Fun Activity We, like many others, love camping! If you ask someone who loves camping why they enjoy it so much, you will probably get a wide range of answers, including the simple and true answer, "It's fun!" However, did you know that camping is so much more than a fun activity? It actually improves both your mental and physical health, which is why so many are drawn to taking another camping trip soon after returning from one! The Health Benefits of Camping 1. Stress Relief According to the American Heart Association, going camping and being out in nature is...

Weekend Getaway: Ponce De Leon Springs State Park

Weekend Getaways There are so many activities to do and adventures to have in our home state of Alabama. We've talked about the state parks, national forests, and outdoor adventure opportunities, such as hiking and kayaking, that this state offers, but what we haven't covered yet is how conveniently Alabama is located! We border Mississippi, Tennessee, Georgia, and Florida, all of which provide numerous weekend getaway options! Today we are going to highlight Ponce De Leon Springs State Park in Florida! About Ponce De Leon Springs State Park Located just 3 hours and 45 minutes away from Birmingham, the Ponce De...

Hiking and Camping in Alabama's National Forests

Alabama's National Forests Alabama has four incredible national forests that offer the perfect escape for outdoor enthusiasts. They also provide some of the best hiking and camping opportunities in the state! If you are planning on going hiking or camping in one of our great state's national forests, then read on! We've outlined all the information you need to know! Photo by Michael Hicks, Flickr, Bankhead National Forest 1. Bankhead National Forest Known as the “land of a thousand waterfalls,” the Bankhead National Forest is one of our absolute favorite hiking and camping spots in Alabama. It is located in the northwestern corner of the state,...

It's National Park Week!

National Park Week Every April, during the presidentially-proclaimed National Park Week, The National Park Service teams up with the National Park Foundation, the official charity of America's national parks. Together they celebrate America's treasures! This year National Park Week is from April 20-28 and it is all about exploring Earth's amazing places and discovering stories of history and culture! The National Park Service and The National Park Foundation encourage you to help out and find your park! The Daily Schedule We celebrated Earth Day yesterday, and now here is the schedule for the rest of the week! There is so much to learn and so many activities to participate...