Practicing LNT With Grey Water

Whenever I'm outdoors, I strive to abide by Leave No Trace practices. It's so, so, so  important to take care of our big backyard and keep our public lands clean. To me, walking into a campsite where there's evidence someone has clearly stayed there before you is a cringe-worthy feeling. Taking actions, bo…

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What is the Land and Water Conservation Fund and Why is it So Crucially Important?

Let's talk about the LWCF because it's critical for our public lands.  Established by congress in 1964, the Land and Water Conservation Fund helps preserve and safeguard special places of wilderness. If you've been reading my blog for a while now, you may know I'm a huge, passionate advocate for publi…

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Campsite Photos: Council Grounds State Park

Last weekend I finally had the chance to explore a new-to-me state spot in the wooded wilderness of northern Wisconsin called Council Grounds State Park. It's a quiet, charming little park a short drive away from Wausau near the town of Merrill with a few miles of hiking on six trails, paddling and water recreati…

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Long-Term Update: One Year With Coleman's $49 Flatwoods II

One year ago, I took a gamble and bought a cheap tent at Target.  I was heading north to spend four days at Amnicon Falls and Pattison State Parks located in Superior, Wisconsin and an ear-shot from Duluth, Minnesota. and was tired of using my beloved, trusty backpacking tent for car camping. I wanted a simple tent f…

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