Motherhood, Apple Pie, and Campfires
On a recent trip in our "new" 2002 Northern Lite and Dodge dually, DW and I camped in a beautiful canyon with a river running through. We are enjoying the camper we have wanted for years.
In the canyon are a number of National Forest campgrounds, some with electrical hookups. My Golden Age Pass got us a site with electricity for $15 a night. What more could we ask?
The only problem: When I stepped outside, my eyes were soon itching and I was sneezing. The problem was most severe in the evening when campfires were prevalent and least severe early in the day.
No, I'm not going to suggest that campfires be eliminated. For many folks, camping wouldn't be camping without a campfire. I understand that. Campfires are right up there with motherhood and apple pie.
On the way home, for more than twice the price, we retreated to an RV park where campfires were not to be seen. Unfortunately, neither was the beauty of the canyon. Fortunately, there was a river. And without symptoms I walked along the river.
So here's my question: How do others of you with respiratory sensitivities deal with campfire smoke? Sleepy, I know, avoids the problem by avoiding campgrounds. But I hesitate to give up beautiful places like the canyon where we camped for the better part of a week.
In the canyon are a number of National Forest campgrounds, some with electrical hookups. My Golden Age Pass got us a site with electricity for $15 a night. What more could we ask?
The only problem: When I stepped outside, my eyes were soon itching and I was sneezing. The problem was most severe in the evening when campfires were prevalent and least severe early in the day.
No, I'm not going to suggest that campfires be eliminated. For many folks, camping wouldn't be camping without a campfire. I understand that. Campfires are right up there with motherhood and apple pie.
On the way home, for more than twice the price, we retreated to an RV park where campfires were not to be seen. Unfortunately, neither was the beauty of the canyon. Fortunately, there was a river. And without symptoms I walked along the river.
So here's my question: How do others of you with respiratory sensitivities deal with campfire smoke? Sleepy, I know, avoids the problem by avoiding campgrounds. But I hesitate to give up beautiful places like the canyon where we camped for the better part of a week.
