Author: Ladona Stork

Author

Ladona Stork

The Authors: Hey, we are Ladona and Brad, avid campers and hikers. We are crazy about getting outdoors at every possible moment and have decades of experience exploring nature. Our current goal is to visit all 63 US National Parks and just completed #42. WooHoo! Our mission is to help you plan your own adventures and create memories beyond your imagination!

Camping Gear

6 Best Leatherman for Camping (Guide and Reviews)

by Ladona Stork December 11, 2023

What’s the best Leatherman for camping? Seriously, it’s whichever one you have in your pocket at the time something breaks. Leatherman does an outstanding job... Read more.

three hikers walking on packed snow with microspikes

Hiking Gear

Yaktrax vs MICROspikes®: Which is Best to Stop Winter Slipping

by Ladona Stork December 11, 2023

Yaktrax vs MICROspikes®, which one should you choose for walking on ice and snow in the winter? When it comes to keeping your hiney off the ground in packed snow... Read more.

Buddy Heater next to orange tent. Woman camping in snow

Camping Gear

The Ultimate Guide to Safely Use a Buddy Heater in Tent Camping

by Ladona Stork December 10, 2023

Keeping warm, while camping in cold weather, can be challenging. Using a Buddy Heater in tent and RV camping has become a popular way to overcome freezing weather.... Read more.

woman reading national park novel while swinging in hammock

Resources

Best Novels Set in National Parks: Escape and Explore

by Ladona Stork December 5, 2023

There’s nothing more compelling than to dive into novels set in National Parks when you are visiting. Books about National Parks come to life in front of your... Read more.

Hiking Gear

Best Merino Wool Base Layer for Women: Stop Freezing!

by Ladona Stork December 5, 2023

It all begins with the best merino wool base layer for women. Let’s get real… being active in cold weather is a lot of fun. You enjoy everything from... Read more.