Dear Natalie,
Okay so – like – okay but have I told you that I love you? Oh my GOSH, this song is my JAM! Come dance with me. Come on. Come on. Karaoke? Come on. Ugh, why are you always so borrrrrring? Oh, look, tacos! Wait, like, but have you thought, like, ummmm…
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…Huh? Oh we leave now? How come? No! I don’t want to go home! Wait, where is my left shoe?
Oh hey, did we meet yet? I’m not drunk, I swear. Kind of. *burp*
I want to start off with a story. Bear with me.
My first introduction to habitat destruction was when I was eight years old. The ditch at the end of our driveway was my favourite place to play in the early summer. It contained the densest population of tadpoles I have ever seen to date. Not just any tadpole either – Pacific tree frog tadpoles – my absolute favourite. I spent hours mucking around the ditch, and on rainy days, I’d stay inside and read about frogs.
Dear Natalie,
I’ve heard there are people who hike, bike, and otherwise adventure wearing only their birthday suit. I, however, prefer to be clothed. What do you think about trying out the Kühl clothing line?
Signed,
Not Enough Sunscreen
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Dear NES,
For those of us who are a bit too modest to venture outdoors in the buff, Kühl offers a nice alternative: pants, shorts, skirts/skorts, shirts, outerwear,
I have a confession to make.
I’ve never peed outside. (well, at least not until a few weeks ago)
[pausing for shaking heads and most likely eye-rolls]
I didn’t call myself the “Indoorsy Camper” because I like roughin’ it. I dubbed myself the “Indoorsy Camper” because I like to cook lamb tagine (recipe from Melissa Clark….you need to make it!) in my Instant Pot and
By Sima Nimer
One of the nice things about RVs is that they let you travel leisurely in any season, choosing various destinations and enjoying the scenery as you go. However, the time of year that you travel can affect how to plan for an RV trip.
If you enjoy experiencing the stark sights and serenity of cold, winter landscapes while travelling in your RV, here are five tips and tricks for making your next wintertime road adventure a cold weather success.
If your destination is an RV park that’s
As a mountain guide, park ranger, or avid hiker that’s also a mom you may face the challenge of needing to breast pump on the trail to continue breastfeeding while avoiding painful issues such as engorgement, blocked ducts, or embarrassing leaks.
At first, the idea of having your breast pump out in nature may seem incredibly inconvenient. It’s an extra piece of equipment to place in your pack, not to mention actually having to pump without much privacy. But don’t let this
By Isabella Lambkin
If you’re looking to go on an idyllic escape that looks like it’s been taken straight from a postcard, Norway is the destination for you. With striking sceneries at every corner and abundant patches of nature everywhere, your eyes will never run out of views to absorb. For the full Nordic experience, ditch the fancy hotel and opt to go camping instead. Don’t worry if you’re not too acquainted with Mother Nature because there’s a campsite
Dear Natalie,
What if I’m out exploring, I get super gross, and I can’t shower? It’s embarrassing to be stinky!
Signed,
Someone whose personal hygiene is at stake
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Dear Stinky Pants,
Well, we have a few options:
What are Epic Wipes, you ask? Think of a giant version of moist towelettes. And when I say “giant,” I mean they are sixteen times the size of an average wipe and far more durable.
Epic Wipes
By Diana Wills
After you’ve been on a hike once, you will keep coming back to it. This is because hiking is such a unique activity that combines all the best that nature has to offer. On one hand, you can do it alone, or with a group of friends, you can pick different terrains that you want to go through and you can go at your own pace, so it’s something that is accessible to almost everyone. However, there are some things that you need to be aware of before you set off. We’ve made the mistakes
Dear Natalie,
Do you think we can learn from places? Anything worth mentioning for an Oregon Lessons, Part 2?
Signed,
Those who wander
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Dear Friends,
Right. I left you hanging last month with the first five-and-a-half lessons I learned from living in Oregon. We have a few more to go. So let’s dive into Oregon Lessons, Part 2…
Prior to my west coast life, I was an Easterner. I