Recent content by MountainHomeCamper

I've been pondering this question myself lately. We've always tent camped. But I've been looking at the tear drops and have to say that I'd like to give it a whirl. Just not sure I can talk the hubby into giving up his tent (think Linus and his blankie). I'm trying a compromise and telling...

Absolutely! Since I travel between Florida and North Carolina, I use the Florida base during the winter and have compiled a great library of shots from over 120 birds (photos that is - we don't really SHOOT them!!). Have gone to several key hotspots over the past several years specifically for...

Hopefully hubby is now well and kids are back to normal. When mine were little and I got to that point, I would just watch the kids and try to figure out what was so fun that they persisted - if it was that much fun, maybe it was what I needed also. Then I'd join them in the fun - take them...

A ghost of hiker past?? You sure that was a real person??:tinysmile_hmm_t2:

So what's the oddest experience you've had camping? Things that make you scratch your head and go "hmm??". For me - we were camping in Shenandoah National Park for our anniversary. I always put my shoes out in the tent vestibule - they stay dry, but I don't have to smell them at night if I...

Hi there! Welcome from a part time (but Native) Floridian. What part of Florida do you wander? North Florida here (and NC every other week).

Welcome from a part time Floridian!

We do exactly what Ducttape just said. Works like a charm every time. Even if it's not that cold out, helps regulate your top and bottom body temps so you don't have those pesky hold and cold spots. Even my husband (that man NEVER feels the cold) remarked on the difference it made in keeping...

I met my hubbie around a campfire! We were both camped in the same campground, next to each other. He had a REALLY nice camera, and I had just started photography, so I asked him for some pointers for a hike and shoot at a waterfall the next day. We decided to go on the hike together the next...

Great write up! I love Panthertown Valley. Such a special place.

Baseball cap when hiking (I have had several bouts with skin cancer on the top of my head, even though protected by my hair). And when car camping, a beanie at night in the fall/winter.

Went camping at Big Creek in GSMNP. Very small campground - there are only 12 sites. Only two other sites besides ours was occupied. Hunted wildflowers and wild birds - and did some star gazing. All in all a wonderful time!

I couldn't find it online at Northern Tool - they said it was no longer available. I did find a Tow-and-Stow that was a VERY interesting concept that may be something like that (or if you have a different link)?? Waaaay too pricey but really started me thinking along the lines of how to better...

Not this weekend, but will be next weekend. Big Creek area of the Smokies - waterfalls and spring wildflowers! YIPEE!!

Longest trip was 3 weeks solo car camping from Florida to Colorado, side trip to Wyoming and then back. The planning was a LOT more extensive than a weekend or a week long trip. And I made sure I planned in some laundry time . I will admit that when it started snowing with cold rain and ice...