As I mentioned in my last camping blog, my husband and I are going to attempt to take quite a few one-night camping trips to nearby locations this summer. One night means we won't miss any days in the garden and greenhouse, but also gives us some time to explore and play. I thought it would be fun to provide an overview of the campgrounds we visit. I'm also going to make clear we aren't really roughing it. We have a self-sufficient 19+ foot camper-van with all the amenities we need - a kitchen, bathroom, shower, queen sized bed, heat, air conditioning, solar, etc.  That being said, I'll provide information about whether the campground being reported on is good for tent and RV camping as well. A few weeks ago, we were able to escape for an evening and visit a campground we've been hoping... 09/07/2026

We live in Northwest Montana, in the Kalispell area. We are surrounded by forest and see wildlife on a regular basis. We've set up a few trail cameras around our property. As a result, we have photos of animals that exist around the entire country, as well as a few that only live in certain areas.Below and above are a few photos of animals that have wandered around our area over the last few months, as well as a short description of each. Please note many of the photos are grainy in quality - they were taken at night while the animals were moving.Mountain Lions/Cougars (featured photo): Mountain lions are one of the more concerning animals in the area, as they can move silently, and are known to watch other wildlife as well as humans for long periods of time. The males can reach up to 8... 09/10/2026