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Winter Camping is Fun.

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I am thinking about after regular season closes this year, doing another winter camping trip to the Finger Lakes National Forest. I had a lot of fun in 2018, and while it was cold and snowy, it was enjoyable.

Winter Wonderland

It’s kind of fun to be out in the wilderness in the snow, enjoying the cold and colors.

Piling up

As the snow falls all around.

A winter wonderland

The sun can be weak but next to heater with a hot cup of coffee, mornings are a lot of fun.

Rise and Shine, Finger Lakes Campers

And the fire is nice and warm.

Tonight's warmth

Winter camping can be fun.

Hello winter, my old friend

Why I prefer truck cap camping

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Truck cap camping is perfect for the type of camping I prefer to do on the back roads where I like to travel and camp.

I like to camp in quiet isolated areas where I can listen to music, shoot guns and fireworks, have a big fire without bothering others. Yet such sites are not always accessible with anything bigger then a pickup truck.

Maybe when I get older I’ll want something more like an truck camper but I have my doubts as I’m not big into fancy soft things. I also don’t like the higher clearance or extra weight in the bed. I prefer things that are easier to clean off the mud on and spending my time actually outdoors in the elements.

Washed My Truck On Thursday

Charcoal Cooking

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I used to cook a lot more on charcoal while camping but lately I’ve been using the gas stove more. But I forgot how good a breakfast tastes cooked on charcoal. 🍳 Sausages get that nice smoked taste as do the eggs. The fire tends to be fairly consistent but slow, it radiates warmth even on a fairly cool morning.🔥 Maybe it’s a little bit more work and slower but the results are wonderful.

Making Breakfast

 

Thinking of Nicer Weather

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I am looking forward to winter finally coming out to it’s logical conclusion, and nights back out in the wilderness. Every day, the snow melts a little bit more, and while many of the mud-season roads may remain closed for another month and a half, I am hoping to be back in the wilderness for a night or two, maybe in two or three weeks.

Spring is coming

Fire

Flags

Getting Tired of Camping and Traveling in the Same Places

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I have to admit I am getting tired of visiting the same places every time I go out and camp. It seems like lately, I’ve been following almost the same schedule every year, never mixing it up for the holiday weeks.

I’ve been thinking about some alternatives this year — things to for me to consider — not necessarily what I will end up doing.

Memorial Day Weekend to East Branch of Sacanadaga River?

I am getting tired of going out to Vermont each year for Memorial Day Weekend. That weekend is often too wet and buggy to be great for camping, so I’m thinking this year if I want to enjoy the long weekend, I should think about not going so far away — maybe some camping along the East Branch of Sacandaga River?

Summer Trip to the Adirondacks and North Country?

I haven’t done a summer trip up through the Adirondacks in years. I have spent little time in the North Country. Rather then doing the Finger Lakes again, this might be a good alternative.

Autumn Trip to Southern Ohio?

I am thinking rather then West Virginia this year, I could go out to Southern Ohio for my autumn road trip. There is the Warren National Forest down there, which would be a nice change compared to always going to West Virginia.

Setting Sun