No – that’s not a typo. Plogging is one of the newest exercise crazes that not only benefits you, but our Earth as well. Leave it to Sweden, the very purposeful and organized country, to come up with the concept of plogging, which is a way to combine jogging and picking up litter. In 2016, … [Read more…]
April is the month in which we celebrate National Read a Road Map Day (April 5 to be exact). When was the last time you used a road map to find your destination, or identify where you are? Chances are, if you were born in the late 80s or after, most of your travel sans … [Read more…]
Breakfast (or Lunch or Dinner) (Serves 4) (Recipe from simplebites.net) The nice thing about egg dishes is that they can be eaten for breakfast, lunch, or dinner thanks to the combo of protein, veggies, and carbs. Here’s a nice little frittata recipe that can be whipped up camp side for whatever meal is on deck. … [Read more…]
If the old adage “April showers brings May flowers” puts your focus on the rain versus the flowers, you might be interested in learning a little bit about the rainforests on the US mainland. Different from those found near the equator, which are considered tropical rainforests, those found in the US are considered temperate rainforests. … [Read more…]
Spring is upon us which means more hours of daylight and more time to spend outside! We’ve got two great camp recipes that will have you starting and ending your day right! Bacon, Egg, and Toast Cups (six servings) (Recipe from napieroutdoors.com) Ingredients: 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted 8 slices white or whole wheat bread … [Read more…]
Observed annually since 1987, the month of March is Women’s History Month during which we celebrate women and their contributions to our history, culture, and society. One way you can celebrate women this month is to wear purple because purple is the color that symbolizes women internationally. Another is to take some time on your … [Read more…]
While there’s nothing wrong with a sun and sand spring break, some people opt for a different way to spend the time off and de-stress. Here are a few ideas to consider as an alternative to the typical spring break ideas. Museum Tour: A week in Washington DC is a fair amount of time to … [Read more…]
If the arrival of spring and the promise of all the new blooms have you in a tizzy, you may not only enjoy these fabulous flower shows, but might also get some major inspiration for your garden plans this year! Florida: EPCOT INTERNATIONAL FLOWER & GARDEN FESTIVAL (March 6-May 19) With giant topiaries of favorite … [Read more…]
If you had to pick a color that celebrates both March and April, most likely it would be green. After all, spring blooms, Earth Day, and St. Patrick’s Day are all “green events” so we think some green recipes are in order! Dutch Oven Irish Stew (Recipe source: theirishcooker.com) Ingredients: 1 ¼ pounds stew meat, … [Read more…]
Stair climbing is a great exercise. Did you know that stair climbing burns more calories per minute than jogging? Or that plenty of athletes, including professional skiers, regard stair climbing as a great way to stay fit? Remember Rocky Balboa and those daunting steps in the early days of his training? Didn’t we all cheer … [Read more…]