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Spring is Almost Here! In addition to the challenges of COVID-19, this has also been an usually cold and snowy winter. If you are anything like us, we bet you are itching to get back outside and enjoy nature again. Spring is slowly making its way into focus and as soon as all the snow melts, and you might be thinking camping sounds like a great idea. Well, you are right! Spring is often a less crowded time to go camping than summer or fall, and you get to admire the gorgeous transition of the lush scenery. However, the weather...

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The Perfect Escape  With everything that happened in 2020 and so far in 2021, you may be thinking a camping trip sounds like the perfect escape. Camping is more than just an escape, though. In fact, it may be just what the doctor ordered! Not only does it allow for social distancing and get you outdoors, but camping has also been linked to numerous health benefits. Keep reading to learn more! Health Benefits of Camping Exercise Regardless of what kind of camping you plan on doing, whether it’s RVing, car camping or backpacking, you will be getting more exercise than...

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The 2020 Holiday Season With everything that has happened this year, it would be easy to just use Amazon and allow our shopping to become a highly detached and impersonal event. However, 2020 has shown us that our actions have far reaching impacts. As this year comes to a close, the simple act of shopping small could have a positive impact on our friends, family, neighbors and community!   Why Shop Small? As stated by Harvard Business Review, businesses with fewer than 500 employees are responsible for nearly half of American jobs, and almost 44% of our GDP. In addition, the Institute...

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The 2020 Holiday Season A global pandemic, shutdowns and stay-at-home orders have caused 2020 to be a rough year for everyone. Travel plans were canceled, special events were postponed, and many adventures had to be put on hold. While this holiday season may not look like most, we can still make it special! One way to do that is to find the perfect gift for your family and friends. A few trends have emerged as a result of 2020, including buying American made products and focusing on local, outdoor adventures! So, we have created the perfect holiday shopping guide with...

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Fall in Alabama Most people rave about the fall colors up North, and while we agree that the North is beautiful this time of year, so is the South! We may be biased, but our home state of Alabama offers stunning fall views, and the absolute best way to enjoy those views is by going on weekend camping trips! One spot that we highly recommend visiting this season is DeSoto State Park   One of DeSoto State Park's Trails, Alapark About DeSoto State Park Encompassing 3,502-acres, DeSoto State Park is nestled atop beautiful Lookout Mountain in scenic Northeast Alabama. This area is...

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