Are you ready for the 2021 HBCU 5k Run Walk? Have you found your tribe and your trail? If not, we have another great suggestion for you. Last week we toured you through Cascade Springs Nature Reserve, and this week we're traveling just a little further north to...
Notes From the Road
Camping Gear & Tips
Sleeping Comfortably While Camping
I’m sure we aren’t the only ones who’ve had the challenge of sleeping comfortably while camping. When we first started camping, we did like most people and used what we had – an 18-inch air mattress designed for inside the house. We quickly realized that in order to...
Cascade Springs Nature Reserve – 5k Run Walk
If you guys didn't know, we are proud HBCU graduates of North Carolina A&T State University (Aggie Pride)! This year we've partnered with the Atlanta HBCU Alumni Alliance for the 5k Run Walk. Each Saturday through June 19, we will be showcasing unique locations in...
Sonya’s Solo Camping Trip
If you follow us on Instagram, you may remember I took a solo glamping trip for my 41st birthday. I got so many questions about what I did to entertain myself. The truth is that the work of camping is enough to occupy your...
How to Find a Great Campsite
When we first started camping, we mainly camped at state parks. They were safe, had reasonable amenities, and were convenient. Now that we’ve been camping for a few years, we rarely camp at state parks because now we know what we’re looking for. There are many...
Best Campgrounds Near Atlanta
Are you looking for the best campgrounds near Atlanta? Below are our favorite public campgrounds in Metro Atlanta and the best thing abo…
4 Tips for Planning a Successful Solo Camping Trip
As I write this, I’m planning my first solo camping trip. I’ve been camping numerous times with Necota and friends, but never alone. I’m …
10 Tips for Planning a Cross Country Trip
With the onset of COVID-19, road trips are becoming very popular. Whether you’re planning a family car camping trip or an adventurous ove…
What’s Your Camping Style
Many people think that in order to camp you have to be super minimalist and forego all the conveniences of home. This can be true but the…
Camping Favorite Things for 2020
Finding high quality camping gear at all price points is my specialty. Although camping can be pricey, and the initial investment may se…
You want to go camping. So, what next?
You’ve decided to go camping for the first time, now you’re faced with the task of planning a trip and deciding what to pack. For your fi…