Mother Earth and Community

  • Mother Earth and Community

    Camp Earth Connection wants to know your ideas of how to be better stewards and caretakers of our planet.  How can we lower are carbon footprint, and encourage and educate our family, friends & the camping community to join us? I recently attended a series of virtual workshops on a “Global Resilience Summit.” The information… Read More

  • A Writer’s Dream

    It’s been too long my friends.  I have written this blog so any times in my head but sometimes finding the right words doesn’t come easily.  Most especially when I want my words to be honest, open and authentic.  I am pushing through my perfectionism though to connect with you all once more (Or all… Read More

  • While I was away….

    While I Was Away                                                                                                      … Read More

  • A Journey to the Rainforest

    November trip to Costa Rica Banana Tree at Rancho Mastatal At the end of the summer, I was inspired to commit to return to my “bucket list,” as I realize my life is but a short journey on this planet.  Since at least college I have imagined what it might be like to spend time… Read More

  • Taz

    July 10, 2021 As Camp Earth Connection, Taz and I grow older, I have to face the finiteness of our lives on this planet. Time is broken down into moments, and each one seems more precious to me. Taz joined my familiy as a young puppy during a chaotic time in our lives. Then, Puppy… Read More

  • A Sober Story

    Every year as I enter the camping season, I know I will be challenged by some folks who need to know, why is it that I don’t allow alcoholic beverages at Camp Earth Connection. I’ve written this blog so many times in my head, but have felt hesitant to write it on paper as it… Read More

  • Camp Earth Connection welcomes folks who need a breather from their quaranteened lives.

    On this July 4th weekend, I was pleased to fill the camp with folks who truly appreciated getting out of their quaranteened spaces and connecting with nature. Today I said goodbye to one happy couple (home of origin: Saudi Arabia.) They told me how glad they were that the state park camping was full, and… Read More

  • Rivers and Streams

    In my reflections of the past year I am grateful for all the rivers and streams that I have crossed paths with and I treasure the memories that came with them. There is a stream I pass every day on my morning walk. It is always wonderful to hear it’s voice, whether it be a… Read More

  • Pancakes and Smoke

    Each summer from late May to early October, Taz and I get up early in the morning to do our morning routine of coffee, stretching and a walk in the forest. Following that routine we prepare a “campfire pancake and oatmeal breakfast” for our guests. This is a wonderful time of connection when we get… Read More

  • Family and Spring

    Sometimes pictures say it all. So I share with you Family and Spring. Read More