As temperatures stop to drop there are still plenty things to forage in Oregon. Here is a list of our favorite things to forage in November: Spruce Tips Conifer needles remain throughout the winter months and can be easily identified. Most conifers are edible with only a few toxic varieties. Pine, Spruce, Fir and Redwood … More What to Forage in November
The Umpqua National Forest is on the western side of the Cascade Mountains and one of our favorite places in Oregon. This part of the Oregon Cascade Mountains is known as “Oregon’s Emerald-Jewel Gateway” to Crater Lake National Park. You can visit throughout the year but driving to some of the spots will be harder during … More Umpqua National Forest Weekend Guide
We’ve compiled a list of 30 fun and practical gifts for the backpacker on your list. Each item on the list Paul or I personally own and love or have read lots of reviews of and have added to our own wish lists. This post contains affiliate links that earn us a small commission should … More 30 Gift Ideas for Backpackers: A Complete Holiday Gift Guide
We’ve compiled a list of 30 fun and practical gifts that all outdoorsy people will appreciate but particularly those whose favorite outdoor activity is camping. Each item on the list Paul or I personally own and love or have read lots of reviews of and have added to our own wish lists. This post contains … More 30 Gift Ideas for Campers: A Complete Holiday Gift Guide
We’ve compiled a list of 30 fun and practical gifts for the forager on your list. Each item on the list Paul or I personally own and love or have read lots of reviews of and have added to our own wish lists. This post contains affiliate links that earn us a small commission should … More 30 Gift Ideas for Foragers: A Complete Holiday Gift Guide
Here is our front county camp kitchen setup with shop-able links! REI Co-op Graphic Camp Mug 12 fl. oz. It’s too heavy to bring backpacking but nice to have for coffee in the morning when we’re camping. This mug is insulated and keeps drinks hot or cold for hours. GSI Outdoors Pinnacle Dualist HS Cookset … More Front Country Camp Kitchen
The women’s REI Co-op Flash 55 pack offers options to keep your load stable and steady no matter how you hike—fast and light or fully loaded. Well-integrated suspension adds carrying comfort. I got the REI Co-op Flash Pack in the size extra small. It’s 2 pounds and 9 ounces and says it fits torso length … More REI Co-op Flash 55 Pack – Women’s Review
We’ve being using Hipcamp this summer to find RV spots and it has been awesome. All the spots we’ve stayed have been so much cheaper than any traditional RV campground we’ve found. The camping spots can be on private property, are usually more secluded and always waaayyy cheaper! You can search by location, amenities or … More Get $10 Hipcamp Cash
You will need Gallon glass jug cheesecloth tea towel or some sort of fabric and a rubber band glass swing top bottles with rubber stoppers (makes enough kombucha for about 5 or 6 bottles Ingredients 8 black tea bags SCOBY 13 cups of water 2 cups unflavored kombucha (either from a previous batch or store … More Dandelion, Turkey Tail and Mango Kombucha Recipe
1 cup flour (and a little more for kneading) 2 large eggs 2 cups wild edibles finely chopped *In this recipe video I used dandelion greens and purple dead nettle. Use whatever wild greens you prefer…or can find 🙂 Put the flour on a clean work surface and create a bowl in the center for … More Green Wild Edibles Egg Noodle Recipe
The Adventures of Paul and Sue 