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Simple Camp Meals From an Unforgettable Nevada Road Trip
A few years ago, a friend flew in from Hawaii to join me for a camping road trip through Nevada. We spent much of the trip traveling through backcountry areas, where grocery options were limited and dinner had to work with whatever we could find along the route. Beef Stew at Cathedral Gorge At…
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These Fans Are Six Years Old and Still Going Strong
Fans may look like summer gear, but I use mine every day of the year. Together, they create a cross breeze and help move fresh air through a space that can become stuffy quickly. Even when it is cold outside, I still run them. Creating a Cross Breeze Inside the 4Runner Katan has six…
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Riven’s Important New Job at Wild Ridge
I spent the summer workamping at Wild Ridge, a 40-acre property with several projects happening across the land. We were preparing sites for water tanks and shaping the ground so rainwater would drain in the right direction. Riven came to work with me and took an interest in everything happening around him. He kept…
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How to Choose a Campsite When Car Camping With a Dog
A campsite that works well for one person may not work nearly as well once a dog joins the trip. Years of traveling with Riven taught me to look beyond the view, the price and whether my 4Runner could reach the site. I also needed to think about what he would hear, smell and…