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Are you lost?

The thought of being lost in the woods has probably crossed your mind once or twice. In today’s world there isn’t really a high chance of that with technology at our fingertips. However, if you for some reason have a dead device, or no way to get yourself back to base camp, here are some tips that may come in handy when finding yourself lost.

  1. Make yourself or travel known. Easily mark your journey by doing simple things like typing rope, writing you name on the ground, drawing arrows, etc. This shows where you’ve been for yourself, and for those who begin looking for you.
  2. Make noise occasionally. We know panic sets in and you may get quiet while concentrating, but stop every so often to call out a name of a friend who may be looking or “Help”. We also recommend carrying a whistle as this is good to use for noise making or sending out SOS signals.
  3. Stay calm and walk with purpose. Try and walk with a set sight in mind, do not aimlessly walk, even if you are marking where you’ve been. This creates more confusion and can cause panic.
  4. Look for familiar landmarks. Take note of familiar landmarks you pass, or stop at. This could help distinguish where you may be or a direction to walk that leads to a roadway.
  5. Make camp and stay safe. If lost after dark, don’t try and travel through the night. Set up camp to avoid direction changes and confusion you may have after dark. Make a fire and continue routine noise or whistling until you rest.

We hope no one experiences being lost anywhere, but we also want you to be prepared in case you ever are. Take a look at these tips, send them to someone who may benefit from them too! As always, enjoy yourself, stay safe, and be smart.

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Camping with Kids

Find yourself worrying about camping with your child(ren)  for the first time, or even the fifth time? No one wants to hear the dreaded words, “I’m bored” while trying to have a fun, family outing. To help out we put together a little list of all the cool ideas for kids to do while out in the great outdoors with you. Some may require a items, but most are easily done with just yourself!

  1. Capture the Flag – Divide into teams and use anything handy for your “flag”. Rock, paper, scissors for which team can hide the flag first. One person hides the flag and returns to base, and the first person to find the flag wins.
  2. Park Ranger – Think “Simon Says” only it’s “Park Ranger Says” now. One person is designated park ranger, last person standing after following Park Rangers Direction is the Park Ranger for next round.
  3. Bubble Station – An easy outdoor activity. Poor bubbles for everyone or set up a blower and enjoy the whimsical entertainment.
  4. Bean Bag Toss – This amusing activity has become quite popular in both children and adults. Usually you can find pre-made bean bag games at the store, or you can opt to make your own. Whoever makes it to your target score first, wins.
  5. Target Practice – For this game you might need the help of some Nerf guns or even slingshots. Set up a target with a paper/plastic plate and take aim. By the end of your trip you wont miss the target at all.
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Labor Day Weekend Recipes

Labor Day Recipes!

 

Taco Dogs 

Recipe by: Good Housekeeping, found here

Ingredients

8 oz. ground beef sirloin
1 tbsp. chili powder
1/2 c. salsa verde
6 hot dogs
6 hot dog buns
shredded Cheddar
crushed tortilla chips
Shredded lettuce
Directions
  1. Using a grill pan, grill 6 hot dogs. Toast 6 hot dog buns. Set aside.
  2. In a 10 inch skillet, heat 2 teaspoons olive or canola oil on medium-high. Add 8 ounces ground beef sirloin, and 1 tablespoon chili powder. Cook for 2 minutes or until cooked through, breaking up the meat with a thin, stiff spatula or wooden spoon.
  3. Stir in 1/2 cup prepared salsa verde and cook for 1 minute.
  4. Divide this mixture among the 6 hot dogs.
  5. Top each hot dog with 3 tablespoons shredded Cheddar, a handful of crushed tortilla chips, and shredded lettuce.

 

Chili Lime Grilled Corn

chile lime grilled corn labor day recipes

Recipe by: Good Housekeeping, found here

Ingredients
4 ears corn, husked
1 tbsp. olive oil
1/2 c. Spicy Cilantro Pesto
1/4 c. grated pecorino
Directions
  1. Brush corn with olive oil.
  2. Grill on high until slightly charred, 8 to 10 minutes, turning occasionally.
  3. Brush with Spicy Cilantro Pesto and sprinkle with grated Pecorino before serving.

 

Campfire Baked Beans

Recipe by: Good Housekeeping, found here

Ingredients
6 slices bacon
1 onion, chopped
1 green pepper, chopped
1/4 tsp. Kosher salt
3 (15-oz.) cans navy beans, drained

1 1/4 c. GH Original Homemade Ketchup

1/4 c. molasses
4 tsp. dry mustard
1/2 tsp. Freshly ground black pepper
Directions
  1. In a 12″ oven-safe skillet, cook bacon on medium heat until fat is rendered. Transfer to plate; coarsely crumble.
  2. To skillet, add onion, green pepper, and salt. Cook for 8 minutes.
  3. Off heat, stir in bacon, navy beans, GH Original Homemade Ketchup, molasses, dry mustard, and black pepper. Bake, covered, in oven at 325 degrees F for 1 hour.

 

Rainbow Veggie Kabobs

Recipe by: Good Housekeeping, found here

Ingredients
1 tsp. ground cumin
1/2 tsp. ground coriander
1/2 tsp. smoked paprika
6 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
2 lb. small green and yellow summer squash, cut into 1″ chunks
1 pt. grape tomatoes
12 oz. small broccoli florets
8 oz. cremini or button mushrooms, halved if large
1 lime
Directions
  1. Heat grill to medium. In a small bowl, combine cumin, coriander, paprika, and 1 teaspoon salt; set aside.
  2. In a large bowl, toss squash and tomatoes with 2 tablespoons oil. In another bowl, toss broccoli with 1 tablespoon oil. In third bowl, toss mushrooms with 1 tablespoon oil. Thread vegetables onto skewers. (If using bamboo skewers, soak them 30 minutes first.)
  3. Grill broccoli and mushrooms 6 to 10 minutes, turning over once. Grill squash and tomatoes 6 to 8 minutes, turning over once. Transfer skewers to a large platter or cutting board and squeeze lime juice all over vegetables. Drizzle with remaining 2 tablespoons oil, then sprinkle all over with half of spice mixture. Cover platter tightly with foil; let stand, covered, at least 5 minutes before serving. Sprinkle with additional spice mixture, if desired.