2020 Resolution: Camp (At Least) Once a Month

Making good on the resolution in January in Big Sur, CA

Back in January, I didn't really know what to do about a New Year's resolution. I am usually in the camp of having at least one or two resolutions related to a healthy lifestyle, but this year I moved on New Year's Eve and knew my time for the next few months would be more limited as I got settled in my new space, so I wanted to aim more for fun goals with the underlying idea that the goal should help me discover more places in Idaho. Camping has always felt like my "reset" button that slows down my thoughts and really re-centers me. I love spending time setting up camp, enjoying nearby hikes, and sharing time outdoors with family and friends. I made it my resolution this year to camp at least once a month. Hopefully as we approach the warmer months this may increase to 2+ times per month, but at least I can work towards my monthly resolution!

January: Kirk Creek Campground, Big Sur, CA. This was a beautiful campground on the coast with hiking trails nearby and a trail down to the rocky coastline, a beautiful place to watch the sunset.

February: Skyline Yurt, Boise National Forest, ID. What a wonderful winter adventure! I skied into this yurt from one of Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation's Park N' Ski areas, which are all over the state. A permit is required. The Idaho City yurts can be reserved up to nine months in advance, so now is the time to start making plans for next winter!

March-December: To Be Decided, time to start planning adventures! (that's the fun of it!) I will update this post with other months of camping destination as the year goes by!

February's camping trip - a stay at a yurt nestled in a winter wonderland

Adventure is out there!

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