When the leaves on the trees are starting to change, that can only mean one thing... it's time for the annual Montauk State Park  trout fishing trip! Continuing the recent trend of taking the full departure date to pack up and roll out, I would quickly come to realize this newfound "take your time" approach to packing really does more harm than good...

The time has come! Halfway through the 8th month of the year and finally getting my first camping trip in for 2024. The destination, one...

The time has come! Nearly to the 6th month of the year and finally getting my first camping trip in for 2023. The destination, not one I...

Not nearly a week into October and the time has once again come for the annual Montauk State Park trout fishing trip! Last year ended a multi-year trout drought so this year I would be looking to continue the streak and bring home more fish for the freezer!

An overnight kayak trip could be considered the water-bound backpacking trip. It's the same kind of concept except, rather than load up a...

So, you want to get a kayak? Excellent! Should you go out and buy the first one you see without realizing what you're getting? NO! Why...

Just when it seemed like the rain had stopped...

My hunt for my 18th Missouri Camper Award brought me, again, to Mark Twain Lake State Park just in time for the annual Perseid Meteor shower! Easily one of the best places I can think of to see the meteors (as long as the skies are clear)! Like last year, this year did not disappoint!

The details! Length: 10.3 miles Elevation gain: N/A Route type: Down river Difficulty: Easy - Medium Ozark National Scenic Riverways is...

After completing the MO National Park Passport Challenge, it was time to revisit the Ozark National Scenic Riverways one more time! This time would be a 3 day camping trip with a beautiful, scenic float trip down the Current River!

The details! Length: 5.5 miles Elevation gain: N/A Route type: Down river Difficulty: Easy - Medium If you visit eastern Missouri, do a...

The details! Length: 3.9 miles Elevation gain: N/A Route type: Out & Back Difficulty: Easy - Medium - Hard During my visit to Rocky...