Seasons

Winter camping

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This winter I hope to do more winter camping. ⛄ Reasonable winter cold (days above 25, nights above 10 degrees, light or no breeze) isn’t a big problem for me but snow and the closure of many back country roads and parking areas is a bigger problem.

The heater helps a lot with the cold ❄ and I’m quite comfortable with the heated tent. 🎪 The truth is that while I use more propane in the winter months, the 20 lb tank is quite affordable to get filled and it really doesn’t take that much energy to warm up a cold tent before bed, then turn off the heater and snuggle under the covers.

Rise and Shine, Finger Lakes Campers

Options do exist throughout the winter, depending on the snow depth. There are local state forests, East Branch of the Sacandaga – NY 8, Charles Baker – Cherry Ridge and the Finger Lakes National Forest. None are perfect options but sometimes you have to compromise in the winter. ⛺

The Secret to More Refreshing Weekends Is the Exact Opposite of What You’d Expect

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The Secret to More Refreshing Weekends Is the Exact Opposite of What You’d Expect

There's another reason you might want to trade some of your couch time for more effortful pursuits, too: Doing so will make time appear to slow down, allowing you to relish your life more. As blog Science of Us recently reported, neuroscience shows that if you don't want your days to pass in a blur of indistinguishable memory mush, "the key is to seek out newness."