Thunder and Lightning- What To Do If A Storm Hits While You’re Hiking
If you enjoy hiking or backpacking, or even just camping in a tent, you may have concerns about what to do if lightning strikes while you’re outdoors without a safe place to go inside.
Snakes While Camping or Hiking- How To Prevent Problems and How to Handle a Snake Bite
Disclaimer: this blog is NOT a substitute for medical advice or medical care. Please seek medical care immediately in the event of a snake bite, and consult a healthcare provider’s recommendations for bite care.
Most snakes are not a threat, but it can be hard to distinguish between ones that are and ones that aren’t, especially if you’re panicked.
In North America there are several species of venomous snakes. I understand many people have a paralyzing fear of snakes, so I will not show photos here, but this link will provide some identification.
How to Start Backpacking in 5 Simple Steps
If this sounds familiar, it’s because this is from my YouTube video on this topic, but I wanted to share it in blog form for those who prefer that. I will link to videos, including the one with this script, so you can find more information to help you.
If you have wanted to go for your first backpacking trip, but have been overwhelmed and don’t know where to start, this guide will help keep it simple and get you out on the trail.
How I Planned Our First Cross Country Trip & Our Itinerary
We purchased our RV, a 2025 Brinkley Z3515, in December 2024 from a dealership in Southern California. We moved into it officially on Christmas Eve, setting it up on Mountain Goat’s parents’ property in Mendocino County. We’d hoped to hit the road shortly thereafter, but were delayed due to medical treatments that needed to be done in Sonoma County.