Camping Cosmos

Camping in Skagit - Tents Camping in Skagit County is easy when over 40 per cent of the land has been designated State and National forests and parks. There’s another article that covers camping with boats specifically, but this one is written for hikers and those who prefer camping with tents (and RVs or trailers). If you can stand a little rain and a lot of cold, there are some awesome campgrounds and sites available all year long. Some of these campgrounds and sites require reservations and are

When I was really young I didn’t go to summer camp, I would spend it with my cousins on Cape Cod. From age 3 to 9 we would spend at least half the summer there, going to the beach and spending time with my family. I went to rec camp for 2 weeks when I was going into Second grade, but it wasn’t memorable apart from the visit to Funtown Splashtown. When I was going into fifth grade my parents decided to send my sister and I to Blueberry Cove Camp in Tenants Harbor. It was a week long sleep away camp

The Normal Can Become Your Greatest Threat My dad, brother, and I spent a lot of time camping, mostly we went to the Belfair Campsites. It was convenient, and close as well as something to do when we had nothing planned for the weekend. The normal campground we would be at was full of winding trees with branches as long as cars.The three of us owned dirt bikes at the time and we would take them with us and ride along this little trail on the side of the gravel road, we would ride around

What provides better shelter during a camping trip, a hammock or a tent? If you were to ask a casual camper, they’d probably tell you a tent. For experienced campers, however, it isn’t quite so easy to arrive at a decision. You see, both hammock and tent camping have their pros and their cons, so trying to declare one as absolutely better than the other is a fool’s game. Today, we’re going to be playing the fool, so you don’t have to. Tent Camping Today tents are almost like transportable hotel

Humans are animals. Even as developed, personalized, and intelligent as we are, we share a deep connection with every living thing. However, many of the problems in the world result from the human belief that technology is more powerful and can replace the serene, perfect essence of nature. I believe that a connection with nature can heal wounds and help humans find balance in their lives. There are many alluring opportunities to witness nature, such as local trails and protected woods, but even

The Appalachian Trail is America's first Scenic Trail. It stretches from Katahdin Mountain in Maine to Springer Mountain in the Chattahoochee National Forest in Georgia. This stretch of the trail includes some of the most difficult sections. Some trails are suitable for day hikes or short backpacking hikes. There are 22 different hiking trails within the state of Maine. The first six are considered to be in eastern Maine and provide several days worth of hiking adventure and natural wonders. The

Some may be surprised to learn that Arizona has terrific camping spots that are on the water. The north central high desert of Arizona is full of these areas which include the water-carved wonders of the red rocks of Sedona and the water sports of the Verde River with its feeder creeks, springs and streams. Following are some of my personal favorites in the neighborhood. Dead Horse Ranch State Park Located in old Cottonwood, this large park adjoins the Verde River. Your stay could include wild-life

“Look at me, Ally! I’m riding a horse all by myself!” Kylie giggled to me with a smile larger than life on her face. This was just one of many small, but special moments I experienced at Camp Koski. Mrs. Patti Koski, my family friend, grew up with an autistic brother. She became a speech pathologist and worked with children who had special needs. However, she wanted to do more. Because of Jimmy, her brother, it was always her dream to open a summer camp for children diagnosed with autism. In the

this, all four of my brothers started to complain. They hated camping trips, and especially being away from there electronics. They disliked this one a little more though, because school had just ended, and they would rather be home relaxing. But, I however was super excited, I loved going camping and was I happy it was in a cabin, we wouldn't have to wake up in a freezing cold camper or tent like we usually would on a normal camping trip. It

Riding ATV’s for the first time I’ve always wanted to ride an ATV before, and two years ago finally got the chance. My whole family went almost every weekend to Lake Carroll, it’s about an hour and a half away from my house. At Lake Carroll we went swimming, tubing, and did other fun activities. We also had a camper that we slept in. Not to far away from our camper we had an old storage house, and when we weren't using our boat we kept it in there, along with another other supplies we needed. My