With all of the technology available today it is hard to keep anyone’s undivided attention with anything that falls short of “breath-taking” for longer than a few minutes. We are surrounded by constant stimuli bombarding our senses with colors and sounds to the point that finding a long-term focal point is virtually impossible. As an adult, being...
Travel Hot Spots to Escape the Cold this Winter
With the temperature dropping more and more as the year comes to an end, even the most diehard “northerner” can find themselves looking to escape the cold. Whether it is to sooth the arthritic aches and pains that come with the cold or just a reason to experience a change of scenery, traveling to an area with warmer temperatures has been a...
How To Make Fishing Hooks From Campsite Materials
Whether you’re out on a planned camping trip or in a survival situation, if you are near a body of water, fishing can prove to be a very useful source of food. Unlike other methods of getting food, after the initial setup, fishing can be done while you take care of other tasks that require your attention. While you may not experience the “thrill”...
Travel Tuesday Featured Campground: Fort Wilkins Historic State Park
Once an Army Military Outpost, Fort Wilkins Historic State Park boasts being the site for the 1st Lighthouse on Lake Superior. Located in the northern Keweenaw Peninsula, this Michigan destination became a state park in 1923. Open from 8:30 am to ‘Dusk’ daily, this park allows visitors to travel back to the year 1870 and experience different...