"Where do you go camping? What do you do?"
It was an innocent question from a family member this weekend. This year we've been to national parks, moutains, civil war battlefields, 4 Great Lakes, sand dunes, and just down the street. We've ...
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While I've camped all over the US, we primarily stick to the west in our explorations. We stay mostly at NFS, BLM, and NPS CG's, only rarely with any kind of hookups. For many of our longer trips (3-4 weeks), we pick an area or state, get there quickly, and spend our time thoroughly exploring that area. While hiking and sightseeing are a big part of our days, we also have mountain bikes that we frequently use. Nothing too difficult, but singletrack where we can find it. We've ridden the coastal Redwoods, the north rim of the Grand Canyon, and just outside Bryce along with tamer rides in places like Nebraska, Wisconsin, and South Dakota. While we used to eat all of our meals around our campsite, we now often head out for dinner to sample the local cuisine, check out the local brews, and meet the residents of the area.
When we tell people here that we camp, where we go and for how long, I'd say envy is what I hear from them. Perhaps it's because of where we live. Most people who live here are here for the outdoor lifestyle. Maybe they ski, maybe they hike, maybe they bike, or maybe they raft, but many people here have some sort of outdoor activity that they pursue with gusto. I will tell you that this mix of energetic people makes Glenwood an invigorating place to live.
When we tell people here that we camp, where we go and for how long, I'd say envy is what I hear from them. Perhaps it's because of where we live. Most people who live here are here for the outdoor lifestyle. Maybe they ski, maybe they hike, maybe they bike, or maybe they raft, but many people here have some sort of outdoor activity that they pursue with gusto. I will tell you that this mix of energetic people makes Glenwood an invigorating place to live.
