Camping in Umstead

Kyle, Emily, Aaron and I had a blast camping (and we even got Kathleen out for a campfire dinner!).

The kids loved climbing:

and frogging:

and s'mores!

and fishing:

To aid future planning:

Camping Checklist

Food

•  See Meals

CAMPSITE GEAR

•  Tent, poles, stakes

•  Sleeping bags

•  2 Air Mattresses

•  Pillows

•  Extra blankets

•  Chairs

•  Headlamps & flashlights
(extra batteries)

•  Lantern (batteries)

KITCHEN

•  Matches / lighter

•  Firewood

•  Frying pan

•  Roasting sticks for marshmallows, hot dogs

•  Food-storage containers, bags

•  Trash bags

•  Cooler

•  Ice

•  Water bottles

•  Plates, bowls, forks, etc.

•  Cups, mugs

•  Paring knife, spatula, spoon

•  Cutting board

•  Foil

•  Paper towels

CLOTHES

•  Clothes for daytime

•  Sleepwear

•  Swimsuits

•  Rainwear

•  Shoes: hiking/walking shoes, easy-on shoes, water shoes

•  Extra layers for warmth

•  Gloves / Hats

PERSONAL ITEMS

•  Sunscreen

•  Insect repellant

•  First-aid kit

•  Toothbrush, toiletries

OTHER ITEMS

•  Frisbee

•  iPhone Charger

Meals:

Dinner 1:

http://rosemarried.com/2012/03/11/grilled-brussels-sprouts-with-whole-grain-mustard/

Hotdogs

S'mores

Breakfast 1:
Eggs & Bacon

Dinner 2 (with Kathleen):

Dip

250ml {1 cup} sour cream

250g {1 pkg} cream cheese {room temperature}

3/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

3/4 cup chopped, frozen spinach {drained}

baguette

artichoke hearts

tin foil (multiple layer packet

1 1/2 lb New Red Potatoes

1 large Onion

1 tbsp Minced Garlic

4 tbsp Butter

1-2 tbsp Worchestershire Sauce

1/8 tsp Cayenne Pepper

Salt and Pepper to taste

         Slice potatoes and onion into ⅛ - ¼" slices.

         Place on piece of aluminum foil large enough to fold over and to be able to roll up edges.

         Top with garlic, butter, Worchestershire and cayenne.

         Fold packet over and roll edges to close.

                  Leave on medium grill for 30 minutes or in 350 oven (in a pan to avoid messes) for 35-40 minutes.

Camping Corn Hash
1 can corn and its liquid

5 long slices of bacon cut into rough squares

1/2 medium onion diced

1/2 can diced tomatoes

salt, pepper

* 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)

In a cast iron skillet, begin frying your bacon until it gives all of its grease and the bacon is browned and crispy. Add the onions directly to the skillet. Fry the onions for about two minutes. Add a dash of salt. Add the diced tomatoes and the can of corn with the corn liquid. Cook the mixture until nearly all of the water has boiled out. Add the pepper and pepper flakes if desired. Serve immediately.

S'more S'mores

Breakfast 2:
Quesadillas (Kyle made griddle out of foil)
Bacon