Archive for July, 2009

Away: A Cottage of Straw, Handmade in Texas

Gary Zuker?s 900-square-foot getaway outside Austin, Tex., is a storybook dwelling that could be Gepetto?s workshop.

Not Just the Wine Is Purple: Lavender Wafts Across Sonoma

For those unable to wander among the sun-soaked fields of southern France, the lavender farms in Northern California offer an aromatic alternative.

High & Low | Yamhill County, Ore.: Homes Amid the Vines

$1.45 million

Four-bedroom house

Northeast Winters Road, Dayton, Ore.Southwest of Portland, real estate cultivated in tandem with vineyards and wineries are attracting second-home buyers and wine lovers.

Family Tent Camping - Choosing The Right Tent Is Everything

There is nothing quite like being able to get outside and go camping with your family. The thoughts of the wide open spaces, fresh air and quiet woods make you want to grab your family tent and hit the road. Where you go does not matter just the thought of enjoying the time together as [...]

Boy Scouts Offer Life Changing Experiences

“This is lame,” Nathan grumbled as he stumbled from the comfort of his cabin at the Boy Scout Northern Tier high adventure base camp in Ely, MN.
Down at the lake, ten strangers wordlessly outfitted their canoes until Nathan gingerly stepped into his to confirm it wouldn’t tip. As suavely as a 16-year-old can muster [...]

Bad Weather Hunting? Your Camping Gear Makes a Difference!

Don’t you hate it when you have a camping trip planned and the forecast calls for lousy weather? Have you ever postponed a hunting trip because it was too cold or rainy? I don’t have that problem anymore. Last November I decided to go to hunting camp with some of my friends. We made our [...]

Getting to Know Your Hiking Backpacks

Hiking is one great adventure to do with your family or friends. It is relaxing and fun. You can learn to appreciate the nature and its wonders. A perfect time to stay away from the city life. When engaging in this kind of activity, there is a need for major preparations. Starting from the destination [...]

Coleman Stoves 101 - The Fuel and the Make

Coleman as a company takes pride in producing quality camping gear. Among its more popular products are tents, portable lighting devices, and of course, stoves that you can operate almost anywhere.
For hardcore campers, a portable stove is as convenient as having a comfortable tent to sleep in and a trusty cooler to keep your food [...]

Treating Yourself With a Great Outdoor Adventure

Young professionals and even older ones are preoccupied with their work. They do not have extra time to spare for leisure. As much as they want to, they have to fulfill their duties and responsibilities first. If they are ever given vacation time, it is only limited. Hence, they rather stay at home and rest.
However, [...]

Lightweight Tents - Points of Considerations Before Buying One

What is your home away from home? The question is pretty relative. The answer may depend on who you ask. If you ask an executive being sent out of town or out of the country for a business trip, they might prefer to check in a hotel. Honeymooners on the other hand may prefer a [...]