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Seven Bone Chilling Podcasts for the Spooky Season
It’s getting close to the spooky season. Pour some pumpkin-spiced coffee and settle down to listen to a bone-chilling podcast that will get you in a spooky mood. Listen to ghostly tales, true crime mysteries, cryptid creatures roaming the outdoors, and other eerie tales. True Crime Campfire Join your camp counselors, Katie and Whitney, around the campfire as they tell true crime mysteries you wish were not true. The stories will haunt you as you listen to well-researched crime mysteries that are respectful to victims but mindful of the horrific crimes committed by evil people. Check out the podcast True Crime Campfire. National Park After Dark Hosts Danielle and Cassie…
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Find the Most Comfortable Camping Chair
Finding a comfortable camping chair is vital to having a fantastic camping experience and outdoor adventures. You can find one that fits your needs, and comfort, but can be easily packed in your camping gear. Here is a list of comfortable camping chairs to start your hunt for the perfect chair. REALEAD Oversized Camping Chairs The REALEAD Oversized Camping Chair is one of the most comfortable camping chairs available. With its adjustable backrest and padded seating. It is sure to be a favorite spot to relax around the campfire. ARROWHEAD OUTDOOR Camping Chair Another well-reviewed camping chair is by ARROWHEAD OUTDOOR. This well-padded chair is built to last for many…
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Find Camping Snacks the Whole Family Will Love
Turn your camping trip into an epic adventure by packing amazing camping snacks that the whole family will love. Enjoy make-ahead and pre-packaged camping snacks from salty to sweet that will keep the family energized and ready to go exploring in the great outdoors. Tropical Granola Mix Keep the spirit of summer alive with this easy-to-make Tropical Granola Mix. It will surely keep hungry campers satisfied and ready to tackle the trails. Chex Mix A true classic snack is Chex Mix. Check out my version of the Almost Original Chex Mix. This true American favorite will be a hit on any campout. Try a sweeter version with Sweet Chex Mix,…
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Finding the Right Trail at the Maquoketa Caves State Park
We spent a day at Maquoketa Caves in Maquoketa, Iowa finding the right trail to take us to some amazing caves to explore. This state park is one of the most popular in Iowa for a good reason. It is a breathtakingly beautiful place to have a mini adventure that the whole family will love. Maquoketa Caves State Park The Maquoketa Caves State Park is one the oldest parks in Iowa after its establishment in 1933. It has a history as a place to seek refuge and outdoor entertainment. It still is a popular place for families to explore together. There are 13 caves to find in the park along…
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Cherry Pandowdy in a Dutch Oven
A pandowdy is a deep-dish fruit dessert covered with a sweet crust. It is typically made with apples, but any fruit will work. It is basically a messy (dowdy) pie, made with only a top layer of crust. Making this dessert an easy camping recipe to satisfy any sweet tooth on your next camping adventure. Cherry Pandowdy Recipe Pour both cans of cherry pie filling directly into a well-seasoned Dutch Oven or a greased Dutch Oven liner. Place the pie crust any way you want on top of the cherry pie filling. Melt 1/4 cup of butter and brush the top of the crust with the melted butter. Sprinkle with…
