Camping In Style

In this awesome town of ours (Nevada City) there are many places that make it the wonderful destination it is. The Outside Inn  issuch a place. Image of Outside Inn Room Porch The motel features unique themed rooms under tall pines and is just a short walk to bookstores, cappuccino, shopping, entertainment and restaurants. Nevada City is located in California's Gold Country and has managed to maintain a lot of its charm and history.   Image of Outside Inn Hotel The hotel staff will set up bike rentals or a kayak lesson, on  flat or moving water and recommend  mountain bike trails. They can also suggest a rafting company to take you down the North Yuba or the South Fork of the American Rivers.  The point I'm making is if your in Nevada City and love the outdoors or want a unique non commercial place to stay check out The Outside Inn . It's AWESOME! Plan ahead and check out Erin's Blogg " Inn...

Sometimes Camping In Style is taking in Squaw Valley activities Overview from Cable Car of Squaw Valley Squaw Valley Cable Car High Camp, see other activities here  Eat, swim, hot tub, tennis, hike, drink, picnic, music, take your dog Adults $29 Children $10 ride all day pass Great hiking a top High Camp We also took in a ropes course at Squaw Valley Adventure Center teaching our 7 yr old how to challenge herself. She did great! Our daughter on ladder to hook onto swing   What a great time to be had A few links I would check out if your going to Squaw Valley, CA  Adventure Center High Camp Miniature Golf Bike Rental Events Calendar Village Map Happy Hour / M-F a great way to save $ Plump Jacks also great Sunday Brunch Rocker very kid friendly with GREAT outdoor setting Also Yummy Sushi @ Mamasake  Fireside Pizza   22 Bistro more dinning  

Rock Art: Draw a line or spiral with a long stick and ask them to collect rocks and pine cones and place on the line in a pattern. Show them a picture of “The spiral Jetty” by Robert Smithson Camp Kitchen: Collect cooking gear from the thrift store, see if you can find items on small scale, find a flat rock, log or camp bench and draw in chalk a stove top (two circles with an “X”) Fill a pitcher of water and tell them to go to town making mud pies and cooking them. (keep mud away from where people walk) Rock & Stick Art: Hunt for sticks and rocks then paint with washable tempera. Pine Cone Critters: Glue small rocks, sticks onto pine cones to make different figures. Tacky glue works best.   Hide & Seek and old stand by Bug Hunt with a bug jar Hopscotch: Use a long sticks to make squares in dirt & small rocks to throw Beading: $1 store good for this, I like using a tray or baking sheet to contain everything Journal:...

Sugarboo Farms is the perfect place to stay in beautiful scenic Blairsville, GA.  Rick and Rebecca "The artist of Sugarboo Designs Rebecca Puig and her husband Rick, who is a long time home builder, had an idea of creating a beautiful getaway for friends and family called Sugarboo Farms"  The farm is a relaxing mountain atmosphere to get away from the everyday stresses of life. Set on 20 acres in the North Georgia Mountains, guests will find plenty of space and privacy to enjoy with their groups.  Sugarboo Farms specializes in hosting groups and is ideal for corporate retreats, small company events, club gatherings, birthday parties, weddings, reunions, and ideal for a weekend retreat.  The facility is within miles of trails for hiking and biking, along with an on site organic farm with animals as well as local activities such as boating, fishing, and golfing.  The farm is extremely private and can accommo...

Sisters on the Fly , Caravans, Campfires and Tales from the Road Sisters On The Fly , written by Irene Rawlings, introduces readers to the fabulous network of sisters who have bonded over vintage camping trailers, martinis, fishing and good ol’ sisterhood.  The book includes fabulous photos, recipes, suggestions for renovating a trailer and more.   Currently for sale at J.J. Jackson’s in downtown Nevada City, it’s a great gift idea for anyone who loves camping and wants to get inspired by this growing group of sisters.   The best advice on decorating your trailer, “My sister, Maurrie, and I have a pretty simple rule,” says Becky.  “Hook your trailer up and take it for a ride. Everything that ends up on the floor is too much.”  If you’ve got a “Calamity Jane, Mustang Sally, Rhinestone Cowgirl, Whisky Rose” named trailer, you’ll feel right at home with your Sisters on the Fly. Book review by Erin Thiem @ OutsideInn Do che...

In my 20's the drink de jour was any beer someone brought or a Bacardi and coke In my 30's it was a Belvedere Martini, two olives, dry, up In my 40's drinking it's a glass of wine with an occasional cocktail or micro brew When I plan group camp trips I often make the first night "Happy Hour" at our site and ask my fellow campers to bring an appetizer. This is a great way to break in the weekend as well as an easy dinner for everyone who just set up camp and doesn't feel like cooking a full meal. BAR TOOLS TO HELP WITH  HAPPY HOUR AT THE CAMPGROUND Waiter Bottle Opener This type of opener is great and compact. It can cut the cap off of a wine bottle as well as open it and opens bottled beer and other beverages as well. Beverage Factory.com   Williams Sanoma   Cocktail Shaker Flip Top Shaker Stainless Steel Shakers  Plastic Shaker Blenders Are we making margaritas blended? If that...

Picnic & BBQ Time For picnicking, BBQ, camping or travel , Stackd Everyday Napkins is  the Eco friendly product that cuts down on paper waste ...