Growing up in Indiana Part Vl - Apple Harvest Time!
on Oct 7, 2009 in Growing Up In Indiana Short Stories apple orchards apple recipes family recreation outdoor outdoor activities One of our favorite things to do when we were kids was to visit one of the local apple orchards in the fall of the year.  Apples were being harvested, cider was being made, and local orchards were very busy with the many customers excited to pick th...

Grandma’s Apple Dumplings Recipe
on Oct 7, 2009 in Easy Home Recipes apple dumplings apple recipes Don’t be afraid to try your own homemade apple dumplings.  Our Grandmothers made them weekly sometimes.  We can surely master the tricks and at least serve them to our families during the holidays to preserve the heritage they passed down to...

Banana Cake with Butter Cream Frosting
on Aug 12, 2009 in Easy Camping Recipes Add new tag banana cake camping sweet treats I know, this doesn’t seem like a camping recipe.  My mom would usually bake a cake to take with us.  She usually used a 9 x 13 ” pan with the plastic cover to keep it moist.  I have used this method for years.  It is easy, very moist...

Whitewater Memorial State Park, Indiana - Growing up in Indiana Part V
on Aug 4, 2009 in Outdoor Recreation Camping outdoor activities Whitewater Memorial State Park One of our favorite things to do as a family while I was growing up was to take short weekend trips to a local state park, Whitewater Memorial State Park.  This park is situated only about 15 miles south of my home in Richmond, Indiana.  It didn...

A Trip Brookville Lake (Brookville, Indiana)
on Jul 11, 2009 in Outdoor Photos broockville lake brookville Indiana This past weekend my girfriend and I went over to Brookville Lake to take some pictures and hike around. Brookville Lake is a 5,260 acre lake populated by fisherman and pleasure boaters alike. While I’m from Ohio and mostly fish those lakes I...

Pedometers - Walking for Fitness and Fun
on Jul 11, 2009 in Outdoor Articles fitness hiking pedometer walking There are many health benefits to be had by wearing a pedometer and using it regularly and properly. A pedometer is a device that measures the number of steps an individual takes. Pedometers are available from several companies and come in a variety...

Small Outboard Engines
on Jul 11, 2009 in Boating Articles boat engine electric outboard small outboard engines If you can accept that electric outboards will limit your range and speed, and you want to troll quietly, then it might well be the option for you. If you rely on your engine to stem the tide, you should stick to your petrol engine for a while longer...

A Trip to Brookville Lake (Brookville, Indiana)
on Jul 11, 2009 in Outdoor Photos broockville lake brookville Indiana This past weekend my girfriend and I went over to Brookville Lake to take some pictures and hike around. Brookville Lake is a 5,260 acre lake populated by fisherman and pleasure boaters alike. While I’m from Ohio and mostly fish those lakes I...

Camping Tips to Help Enjoy Your Holiday
on Jul 11, 2009 in Camping Articles Camping camping tips This article will provide some basic camping tips for you to enjoy your holiday. Camping is an all-time favorite for all across North America, especially during the summer and even any time of the year. It has been so popular because it does not only...

Hobo Dinners - Easy Camping Recipes
on Jul 5, 2009 in Easy Camping Recipes easy camping recipes foil dinners This recipe will serve 4, double the ingredients for more servings. Ingredients: Heavy duty Foil 1 lb lean ground beef made into four patties 1 medium onion, chopped 5-6 potatoes, washed, sliced (can leave skin on) 5-6 raw carrots, washed, sliced (ca...