By mid-morning we were making steady progress up the ridge. The sun was higher now, dappled through oak branches above us. We paused on a ledge that overlooked the ocean, open-faced against the breeze. I pulled out a snack of…
Springtime Camping in the Countryside
Down here in the South, springtime carries a promise of renewal, warm breezes, and the kind of simple living that comforts the soul. On a recent camping trip deep in the heart of the countryside, I packed nothing fancy—just my…