Posted in Reviews & Tips on August 30, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
Wisconsin Camping: Footwear Reviews & Tips
By Joe “Woods Goods and Stuff“
Guide to Footwear
Know that you need new shoes, but don’t know where to start?
Mountaineering Boots
Also known as ice climbing boots and sometimes plastics, these boots have rigid soles, tons of support, and are crampon-compatible.
Backpacking Boots
Heavy-duty boots, often made of full-grain leather, backpacking boots are built [...]
Posted in Reviews & Tips on August 30, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
Wisconsin Camping: Tent Reviews & Tips
By Joe “Woods Goods and Stuff“
How to Choose a Tent
Like campers and backpackers, tents come in a variety of shapes, sizes, and styles. Tents provide not only a place to sleep, but protection from the elements (and mosquitoes and other critters), a sheltered spot for you and your gear, and [...]
Posted in Reviews & Tips on August 30, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
Wisconsin Camping: Backpack Reviews & Tips
By Joe “Woods Goods and Stuff“
How to Choose a Backpack
Like most outdoor gear, choosing a backpack depends on what you plan on doing with it primarily. Consider how long you will be gone on trips (a day, overnight, a week?), how much gear you’ll need, or want, to bring along [...]
Posted in History on August 29, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
Wisconsin Camping: History
The Peculiar Birth of Paul Bunyan
No, this is not one of the famous tall tales. It’s the story of a young Wisconsin woman who rescued those tales from oblivion 100 years ago.In 1901, when William Laughead (1882-1958) was staying with three brothers in a logging camp in the Pacific Northwest, they entertained him [...]
Posted in History on August 29, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
Wisconsin Camping: History
Amusing Grace
When Rev. Alfred Brunson (1793-1882) retired in 1873, his colleagues celebrated his career at their annual conference in Eau Claire. Brunson was a pioneer missionary who had spent several decades serving his faith. In 1837 he travelled 1,500 miles through the upper Mississippi Valley trying to prevent war between the Ojibwe and [...]
Posted in Trails on August 28, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
Wisconsin Camping: Trails by Joe “Woods Goods and Stuff“
If it is a Hiking Trail your looking for then check out these locations below.
Hiking trails at Big Bay State Park
Hiking trails take you through 7 miles of varied habitat, some of which is detailed through interpretive [...]
Posted in Checklists on August 28, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
Wisconsin Camping: Tent Camping Checklist
by Joe “Woods Goods and Stuff“
The Essentials – Eating/Food Prep
Cook stove and fuel
Nesting cookware
Cooking and eating utensils
Plates, cups, bowls
Biodegradable dish soap
Can opener
Cooler
Ice or ice substitutes
Food
Coffee
Coffee pot
Dishpan
Plastic zipper bags
Pot scrubbers and rags
Salt and pepper
Plastic wrap
Tin foil
Paper towels
Trash bags
Full beverage jugs
5 Gallon Water Container
Drinking water
Sleeping and Comfort
Air mattress with pump or camp [...]
Posted in Recreation Areas on August 27, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
Wisconsin Camping: Recreation Areas by Joe “Woods Goods and Stuff“
So, your here to look for some Wisconsin Camping: Recreation Areas. Well your in the right place. Below you will find a list of Recreation Areas in Wisconsin.
Wisconsin Camping: Recreation Areas List
Browntown-Cadiz Springs State Recreation Area
Swim, fish, [...]
Posted in Forests on August 27, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
Wisconsin Camping: Forests by Joe “Woods Goods and Stuff“
Well, if your searching for forests in Wisconsin your in the right place.
In this post I will be talking about Forests in Wisconsin. Below you will find a list and links to some of the best forests Wisconsin has to offer. So sit back and get your [...]
Posted in Parks on August 27, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
Wisconsin Camping: Parks by Joe “Woods Goods and Stuff“
Well, here we are.
You are on your way to planning a great Wisconsin Camping trip, But first you want to see if there are some nice parks for yo to visit while in Wisconsin. Right here is the best place to start. From here you can read [...]
