Spring Winter Camping

Temperatures are warming up but there is still snow on the ground – what a great time to go winter camping!  One of my favorites was an April trip to Cat Mountain.  We had easy hiking to the lean-to at Dead Creek Flow.  Below Matt poses near blow down left from the 1995 microburst.

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Source: http://www.wintercampers.com/2011/03/23/spring-winter-camping/

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Voting Question: Scandinavian grind blades...?

Hello people of Y/A, I was sitting in my yard doing some gentle cutting with my mora and got to thinking about scandi-grinds. Ever since my first mora, I have discovered that I LOVE the look, feel and performance of the grind. It is easy to sharpen and is an unstoppable cutting force as it can get sooooo sharp! I realize that this can be achieved with other knives but I am not interested in taking the time on them. Anyways, I love the scandi-grind but was wondering if there was a scandinavian ground folding knife for daily use. The Mora's I have are nice but they don't offer the same convenience of carry that a folder would. Are there any such things as a scand-ground folder? because if so that would be PERFECT for me. Thank you

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New Park: Daytona RV Park Daytona Beach, FL

Daytona RV Park is now a participating Passport America Discount Campground. Highlights: Brand new RV resort located in South Daytona, Florida just minutes from the beach. 108 total RV sites (48 back-in sites and 60 pull throughs), designed to accommodate any size RV (sites are 30ft X 70ft.), big rig friendly, full and partial hookups, 30/50 amp service, free Wi-Fi and Cable TV, propane, restrooms and showers, handicap accessible, laundry facilities, store, heated pool, picnic tables, jacuzzi, horsehoes, shuffelboard, game room, billiard room, library, RV Rental and Sales service on site, meeting/RV rally facilities (for up to 300 guests), and security. Located close to many local attractions, restaurants, fishing piers, the beach, Daytona International Speedway, and Bikeweek events.

Source: http://www.passportamerica.com/campgrounds/fl/daytonarvpark

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National Parks of the Outer Banks

This week, the National Park Getaway series of travel articles features a trio of parks in North Carolina's Outer banks. There, travelers can enjoy Fort Raleigh National Historic Site, Cape Hatteras National Seashore, and Wright Brothers National Memorial in the busy summer season and at every other time of year.

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Whole Wheat Chocolate Chip Skillet Cookies

I spent the bulk of last week in Portland. It was my first time staying at The Nines, smack in the middle of downtown. I was describing my room to someone and heard myself mentioning a long turquoise settee, a four-foot chandelier, and a snack bar menu with lovely fonts. I was in town to attend this, and was lucky to catch some time with local friends in between sessions {thanks Kim, Katherine, and Nancye!). I meant to tell Kim Boyce that I've been baking a skillet version of her celebrated Whole Wheat Chocolate Chip Cookies lately.

Whole Wheat Chocolate Chip Skillet Cookies

It's for those days when I'm feeling extra lazy. Instead of shaping individual cookies, I spread the cookie dough across an oven-proof pan or skillet, and bake it. You can cut the finished cookies into wedges or squares or whatever shape you like. You can also bake individual versions in tiny skillets or these tiny cast-iron Staubs. Served warm with a little dollop of vanilla ice cream - you get the idea. They're fun. Now, if you're more of a traditionalist when it comes to the shaping of cookies, you can see a version of them on Molly's site, and on Culinate as well.

Whole Wheat Chocolate Chip Skillet Cookies

I kept pretty close to downtown for most of this Portland stay, and there were a number of new-to-me places I visited. I've updated this Portland page too, so info doesn't sprawl across too many pages if any of you are planning a visit. And at some point I'll get organized enough to get it all onto a single page.

So, a couple new Portland recs. After arriving in town, I hopped a bus to the Upright Brewery Tasting Room. The next day, Kim turned me on to Ziba's Pitas. These are unlike any pitas you've had. I only wish I could convince Ziba to roll her cart south to California. Coffee was great at itty-bitty Spella Caffe', and I picked up a few gifts at Alma Chocolate. I had a really nice dinner at Grüner</a> one night as well - perfect salad {with pretzel croutons!) and unbelievable buckwheat spätzle with black trumpet mushrooms.

C'est tout for now. Hope you all are enjoying your week. -h

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New Park: Triple T RV Resort Kerrville, TX

Triple T RV Resort is now a participating Passport America Discount Campground. Highlights: 90 total RV sites. Can accommodate RVs up to 80'. Full Hookups and Pull Through Sites. 30/50 Amp Service. Free Wi-Fi, Cable TV, Clean Restrooms / Shower Facilities, Coin-operated Laundry Room, Dump Station, Swimming Pool & Hot Tub, Security, Picnic Tables, Playground, Convenience Store & Gift Shop, Recreation Center with TV Lounge, Chapel Service, Catering Kitchen & Dining Area, Large Stocked Library with Sitting Area, Fitness Center, Basketball, BBQ, Horseshoes, Pool & Ping Pong Tables, Fishing, Computer/Business Services, and Hiking/Walking/Bicycle Trails. Nearby: Scott Schreiner Golf Course, Kerr Arts and Cultural Center, Kerrville Folk Festival, Museum of Western Art, and Riverside Nature Center. Located 25 miles from Fredericksburg.

Source: http://www.passportamerica.com/campgrounds/tx/tripletrvresort

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