Introduction to the North Georgia Loop Hike - Not for Beginners There comes a point in life when the calendar starts talking back... My oldest son just got married. My youngest is halfway through college. I’m soon to be 58 years old, living in North Metro Atlanta, and somewhere b

1. You Don’t Need Better Gear. You Need Enough Gear I used to believe better gear would solve everything. Truth is, it just gave me new reasons to spend. I remember walking through outdoor stores years ago, convinced that one more upgrade would make the whole experience smoother.

🦎 **When the bugs don’t bug you… because something else handles it** 😳 After a full day of scuba diving in St. Lucia (5 dives, including a night dive 🐠), we came back exhausted and ready to crash in our beautiful resort room. Lights off. Silence. Then my husband says: “Somethi

Most people think camping gets cheaper once you own the gear. It doesn't – and the repeat costs are where budgets quietly bleed out. We found 5 spots where campers overspend every single season, and the fixes are almost embarrassingly simple. One of them will save you more than y

Taking the time to inspect, repair, or upgrade your gear will help you avoid last-minute surprises. Here’s a checklist of essential tools and gear to check before your first spring camping trip.   Tent Check: Ready for the Elements Your tent is your shelter from the elements