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Winter Sowing Seeds: List of best seeds to winter sow and how to do it

Amanda

Seedling

Winter sowing is super simple and an excellent way to start seeds! Not only is it easy and fun, but it’s a cheap way to start seedlings. Below we’ll talk about the benefits of winter sowing seeds, which seeds work best, and how to get started! What is winter sowing? Winter sowing means starting seeds outdoors in containers during the winter months - and allowing them to germinate outside … [Read more...] about Winter Sowing Seeds: List of best seeds to winter sow and how to do it

Winter Hiking Gear: Best winter hiking boots, pants & other gear you need

Amanda

winter hiking gear

This article contains affiliate links. In other words, if you click on an affiliate link and buy a product, this blog may receive compensation at no cost to you. See our full disclosure here. There's something special about hiking quiet, snow-covered trails. Winter creates a beauty of its own. Sure, it's cold. But it's less crowded, and you see things you don't otherwise see on warm-weather … [Read more...] about Winter Hiking Gear: Best winter hiking boots, pants & other gear you need

Animal Tracks in Snow: Identifying the Most Common Animal Tracks

Amanda

animal tracks in snow

This article contains affiliate links. In other words, if you click on an affiliate link and buy a product, this blog may receive compensation at no cost to you. See our full disclosure here. Winter is a beautiful, albeit slower, season, but it’s still full of life! So, why not get outdoors and look for signs of nature’s wonders?! One fun and sometimes challenging thing to do is find and … [Read more...] about Animal Tracks in Snow: Identifying the Most Common Animal Tracks

Midwest Winter Getaways: Top 10 Winter Road Trips in the Midwest

Amanda

Michigan lighthouse

Ahhh, winter. Some love it with all the snow and sports and uniquely winter activities. Others would rather spend it indoors by the warmth of a fire. And still others just want it to go away as fast as possible. Whatever camp you’re in, one of these Midwest winter getaways is just what you need! Because there’s nothing like a winter vacation to help you savor the best parts of the season - or make … [Read more...] about Midwest Winter Getaways: Top 10 Winter Road Trips in the Midwest

Winter Road Trip: Best Road Trip Tips, Printable Packing List, & Trip Ideas

Amanda

winter road trip

This article contains affiliate links. In other words, if you click on an affiliate link and buy a product, this blog may receive compensation at no cost to you. See our full disclosure here. Winter may be upon us, but that doesn’t mean you can’t take a fun road trip! Actually, a winter road trip might be just the thing to cure the winter blues and blahs. Sure, winter weather poses some risk … [Read more...] about Winter Road Trip: Best Road Trip Tips, Printable Packing List, & Trip Ideas

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