When I first moved to West Virginia, I was studying Google Maps, looking for places worth visiting. I saw one marked as Peter Burr Home, and I wondered if he was connected to Arron Burr, and yes, he was. Peter Burr, Jr, was his cousin, and they shared similar political views. There are three generations… Continue reading Exploring The Historical Peter Burr Homesite
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Boondocking Recipe: Korean Style Beef
To me, boondocking recipes are those that, while they need cooking, are dry camp-friendly and do not require refrigeration. Often, when looking up recipes online for this style of camping, you see recipes that require some form of cold, be it a cooler loaded with ice (which becomes a soggy mess later on) or running… Continue reading Boondocking Recipe: Korean Style Beef
Exploring Bloody Lane Trail/Sunken Road
With an overcast morning, we drove to Maryland so my brother could see part of the Antietam Battlefield, located outside of Sharpsburg, MD. We are just a bit over 9 miles away, yet in a different state. It's an easy drive over Rumsey Bridge from Shepherdstown, WV. Just remember kids, don't speed in Maryland -… Continue reading Exploring Bloody Lane Trail/Sunken Road
RV Camping Meals: The DG Market Special Plate
Let's say you are out camping in your RV or trailer - and even car camping - and do so much during the day that suddenly the meal you had prepped at home (a freeze-dried recipe) isn't what you want. But then you realize there might be a solution, even out in the middle of… Continue reading RV Camping Meals: The DG Market Special Plate
Boondocking Recipe: Peachy Oats
With fall approaching, oats can be a comforting way to start the day, cutting through the chill of early mornings. It was a great breakfast for the last day of summer. This recipe was designed for boondocking, and I made it in our trailer. It can be easily prepped for car camping or backpacking. Dry… Continue reading Boondocking Recipe: Peachy Oats