Another week has gone by, and it’s time to pen this column again. It is 4:30 a.m., and both boys are off to work. The rest are still asleep. I could use a few more winks myself, but first, I need to ...

Camping might require sacrificing some home comforts, but a tasty dessert doesn't have to be one of them. You can make an elaborate sweet treat over a campfire.

Another week has gone by and it’s time to pen this column again. It is 4:30 a.m. and both boys are off to work. The rest are still asleep. I could use a few more winks myself, but first I need to make ...

Coffee cake meets a camping trip in Crater Cake, a creative concoction first made by a beloved stepmother more than 40 years ago. Today, it remains a favorite of Betty Peters, who shares the family ...

Backcountry travel requires planning: route planning, anticipating weather, organizing gear with travel-mates, and much more. Meal planning doesn’t often get much attention, what with the relatively ...

Congratulations to Kupcakes & Co. for creating the winning cake in a competition on “Cake Hunters,” a show on the Cooking Channel. The local, family-owned bakery beat out two other contestants and ...

That is, rain and rodents. More: Ohio is teeming with great camping sites at more than 50 state parks. Here's just a few Even non-campers know that rain is a certainty when tents are involved. But ...

Another week has gone by and it’s time to pen this column again. It is 4:30 a.m. and both boys are off to work. The rest are still asleep. I could use a few more winks myself, but first I need to make ...