My father was a forest ranger and I grew up loving the mountains and the outdoors. With all the water we have had this year in Utah, the mountains are really green.In the west we are blessed with an abundance of great placess to go [...]
As a young outdoor lover I can to remember anything better the biscuits, pancakes and sourdough my dad would make. I remember as a ten-year-old going camping with our family. My dad would get up and fire up the fire to burn down the hot coal [...]
My all-time, most-often-cooked recipe. I love to cook it on a tin can stove. 4 slices bacon 4 slices bread 4 eggs 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper Camp Stove & At Home In a large frying pan, fold bacon strips into "V's".Cook on one [...]
It's truly amazing what you can do on an outdoor outing if you just have the right ideas. Two favorite off-the-wall ideas of mine are Backpack Chicken and Car Manifold cooking. Backpack Chicken Cook your chicken in a backpack while going [...]
Remove the pulp from an orange using the method described on page 89 of my book Roughig It Eays. Place the fruit inside a 1-quart plastic self-sealing bag. Press on both sides of the bag, getting as much air out as you can. Seal the bag. [...]
Stick cooking is probably the oldest form of cooking — at least it's the method depicted in most of the books and movies you read and see about prehistoric times. With just a few contemporary updates, stick cooking is still one of the most universal [...]
An easy and dramatic way to start a fire is to use two flashlight batteries and a strip of grade 00 or finer steel wool. Cut or stretch a piece to about 8 inches in length. Align two good flashlight batteries on top of each [...]
With warm weather knocking at our door, it's time to dust off the Dutch ovens and get out and enjoy a wonderful outdoor meal. Here are two recipes that have always bring rave reviews. Sloppy Joe Biscuit Bake is one that is a meal in [...]
I just got back from a trip to Cedar City, Utah. One of my friends said that her husband was a great cook and asked if I would like to come to dinner. It is not very often that I turn down such an invitation. [...]
When it comes to having a great experience outdoors, it definitely helps to be organized. I looked back into some of my material and decided this would be great to share with you. I find when I have things organized I have more time to [...]
Adventure is Dian’s middle name, so don’t miss out on the opportunity to glean ideas that will pay everyday dividends. Keep-up-to date on the latest of Dian’s creations, travels, outdoor adventures, and fun and creative ideas to do with your family.
