Category: Experiences

  • Kimberly

    Solo Camping with a Purpose: Why Everyone Should Try It Once

    Because sometimes, the person you need to meet is yourself. A Tent, a Trail, and a Turning Point I didn’t set out to find clarity. I just needed a weekend away. After decades of raising children, building routines, and supporting others, I realized I’d never actually camped alone. The thought terrified me… which is exactly…

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  • Kimberly

    🌲 The Solo Sojourner’s Guide to Forest Bathing

    How One Woman Found Stillness in the Woods—and How You Can Too A Pause Beneath the Pines The first time I tried forest bathing, I didn’t even know that’s what I was doing. I had just set up camp near a quiet grove in the Appalachians. The firewood was stacked, the tent was pitched, and…

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  • Kimberly

    Tent Camping with Toddlers: Chaos or Core Memory?

    Surviving and thriving in the great outdoors with the tiniest campers in tow—because it’s not just possible, it’s unforgettable. Campfires, Crayons, and (Probably) a Meltdown Let me tell you something straight up: our first tent camping trip with a toddler didn’t exactly go by the book. We forgot the bedtime bear. Our daughter threw her…

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  • Kimberly

    Minimalist Packing: What I Bring on a 3-Day Van Life Escape

    Every item earns its space—my exact list for traveling light, living fully, and keeping van life simple. The Beauty of 3 Days with Just the Essentials There’s something magic about a 3-day escape. It’s just long enough to feel like an adventure, but short enough that you don’t have to completely rearrange your life to…

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  • Choosing The Perfect Campsite

    Kimberly

    How to Choose the Perfect Campsite: Tips for Every Type of Camper

    Why the Right Campsite Makes All the Difference I still remember the first time my wife and I took our kids on an overnight camping trip. We had the s’mores packed, the sleeping bags rolled up just right, and the excitement level was through the roof. But what we didn’t realize was how much choosing…

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    Kimberly

    The Art of Minimalist Camping: Less is More

    Discover the freedom, clarity, and joy of minimalist camping with only what you truly need When the Road Teaches You to Let Go There’s something about the first few weeks of van life that hits differently. You think you’ve planned it all out—your gear checklist, your perfectly organized drawers, your route. But once you’re out…

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