Saturday, September 4th, 2010 at
8:17 am
Day hikes are a great way to get exercise, relieve stress, and enjoy nature. You can hike at your own pace, choose your own route, and decide how far you want to go. To have a great time on your hike make sure you have the correct equipment.
No matter
Saturday, September 4th, 2010 at
4:14 am
The San Francisco Bay Area has nine microclimates. In this unique environment, it is possible for home buyers, visitors and hikers alike to select among mountains and lakes, beaches and islands, sloughs and canals to enjoy. Wet or dry, high or low, clear or foggy – make your choice. If
Wednesday, September 1st, 2010 at
7:47 pm
When I was a strapping young man when a widow asked me to bring her groceries home for her. She had a weeks worth of groceries, poorly packed by the clerk. Unfortunately, I was caught in the same grocery story with her, when she couldn’t get a
Tuesday, August 31st, 2010 at
4:37 pm
The Art of the CFV (Cheap Family Vacation)
Rather than boring you with all the steps and tips of how to plan a CFV, take a look at how I roll with my family of five, without taking out a HELOC.
I have been lauded by the woman whose opinion matters
Tuesday, August 31st, 2010 at
2:11 pm
Plan Ahead for a Fun-filled Family Camping ExperienceStarting With A PlanDeciding Where To CampSelecting Your GearUse A Camping ChecklistPlanning Out Your MealsWhat About Your Drinking Water?Clothing ConsiderationsMake it a family adventure that all will enjoy and possibly want to repeat another time. Above all, have a fun-filled family camping experience!
Tuesday, August 31st, 2010 at
6:36 am
DAY 1 NAIROBI-AMBOSELI
Leave Nairobi in the morning, you drive across the Athi plains towards the Kenya/Tanzania border post of Namanga. Then through arid Masai ranchlands to your campsite in Amboseli National Park for a late picnic lunch. Later in the afternoon you will enjoy a game drive in
Monday, August 30th, 2010 at
5:30 pm
Camping equipment has come a long way since the early days of freezing in a damp tent. Today’s outdoor stores have the latest in camping gear that will have even the amateur camper setting up a tent in no time.
Some of today’s tents can be put up in
Monday, August 30th, 2010 at
1:39 pm
Camping can be very stressful. Don’t let the stress get in the way of having fun and spending quality time with your family. Here are some stress-free camping tips that you can do to avoid any trouble.
Before going to a camping trip, check the rules and regulations of
Monday, August 30th, 2010 at
4:09 am
Any hiker or backpacker will say “Staying comfortable on a trip is a necessity.” Whether a person goes for a day hike or on a week long expedition, comfort is a key component to get the most out of a hike. The Osprey Crescent 70 backpack is a
Sunday, August 29th, 2010 at
4:55 pm
Florida has to be one of the very best destinations in the world for family holidays. Florida’s top family resorts have programs designed for children of all ages. Some of the more popular activities are instruction in water sports such as snorkelling, waterskiing, windsurfing and sailing – others offer coaching