Little Res June 2013

It is much easier to cook dinner at home and sleep in my own bed. Some unknown force sends me out into the wild, with a van full of high tech camping gear and my dog. We walk around, scavenge for tidbits, watch fish jump, listen to birds fight, and cook up a little something…

12 Volt Electric Blanket – Gear Review

At night I sleep on top of an electric blanket. I put it under the fitted sheet and let it simmer all night long! I wonder: how did I get through so many Wyoming and Colorado winter without this? One night I got to thinking, “can I find a 12 V electric blanket for the…

Camping Trip #2 Curt Gowdy State Park

Round Trip Mileage   190 Route    Wheatland, WY, south on I 25 to Cheyenne, WY    West on Happy Jack Road (southern end of Cheyenne)    Follow Happy Jack Road to turn-off the Crystal Res OR    Stay on Happy Jack Road until you reach turn off and Main Entrance to Curt Gowdy State…

First Camping Trip of the Season

During the warm months I wander around (when not working and gardening) in my Econoline Van with my faithful dog Tango. Tango, the best dog ever  I vowed in 2003 to stop sleeping on the ground after 30 years of camping in tents. I first had a little Chevy Pickup with a topper, then graduated…