Camp Chef Compact Fire Ring

Camp Chef Compact Fire Ring

          I have had this Camp Chef propane fire pit for several years now. I use it when fire season bans prohibit traditional wood campfires.       When I  hooked it up last week the regulator was leaking gas, so I  ordered a...
Making a Camp Bed Big Enough for Two

Making a Camp Bed Big Enough for Two

Planning for an upcoming camping trip Amy and I decided to purchase a sleeping bag and pad wide enough for both of us. We ended up with a Guide Gear self inflating pad and a King Camp Snowflake  300D                  ...
Pretty Not Bad

Pretty Not Bad

Amy and I  drove up to Disappearing Lake. The water level is dropping fast; I think it will be a short season. We talked about  paddling the beaver pond but the shore was teeming with mosquitos so we went back down to South Prairie and put in.      ...
Good Morning

Good Morning

                      6/1/25 6:15 50f (10c) We slept in  the tipi last night. In the backyard, like kids having a sleepover. The oak trees were creaking in the wind when we went to bed. It was 58f (14.4c). Now it...
A Day Spent on the Water

A Day Spent on the Water

    My friend, Joe Castaldi, built a beautiful, sixteen foot gaff-rigged Melonseed Skiff from the original plans. He sent word he was planning to launch her for a maiden voyage down at the Hood River Marina, so I showed up yesterday, bright and early to...