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  • How to poop in the woods
    Hiking

    How to poop in the woods: A 2026 guide to backcountry hygiene

    ByNatureCrank 2026-01-162026-03-10

    Let’s be real: we all love the “great outdoors” until our digestive system decides it’s…

    Read More How to poop in the woods: A 2026 guide to backcountry hygieneContinue

  • Hiking and camping with dogs safety gear etiquette
    Hiking

    Hiking and camping with dogs: The ultimate guide to safety, gear, and etiquette

    ByNatureCrank 2026-01-152026-03-25

    There is nothing quite like the sound of paws hitting the trail or the sight…

    Read More Hiking and camping with dogs: The ultimate guide to safety, gear, and etiquetteContinue

  • Little Falls Dam Spokane River Ford Washington
    Destinations & road trips

    Little Falls Dam: History, engineering, and legacy on the Spokane River

    ByNatureCrank 2026-01-142026-02-09

    Discover the history and engineering of the Little Falls Dam on the Spokane River—a century-old…

    Read More Little Falls Dam: History, engineering, and legacy on the Spokane RiverContinue

  • Best RV memberships for full timers
    RV Life

    Best RV memberships for full-time travelers (2026 guide)

    ByNatureCrank 2026-01-122026-02-09

    Living full-time in an RV is a lifestyle of freedom, but it requires strategic “stacking”…

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  • Diesel heater inverter failure safety
    Off grid living | RV Life

    The time I accidentally invented electrical aroma therapy: Proper fusing, breakers, and bus bars

    ByNatureCrank 2026-01-112026-03-09

    When I say that things just keep happening in my off-grid setup and life, I…

    Read More The time I accidentally invented electrical aroma therapy: Proper fusing, breakers, and bus barsContinue

  • Rv weather safety in extreme heat, cold and storms
    Off grid living | RV Life

    RV weather safety guide: How to survive extreme heat, cold, and high winds

    ByNatureCrank 2026-01-082026-02-09

    Traveling in an RV offers freedom and flexibility, but extreme weather can quickly turn that…

    Read More RV weather safety guide: How to survive extreme heat, cold, and high windsContinue

  • High-contrast black and white photography of desert sand dunes and rock formations showing intricate textures and deep shadows.
    Photography

    Essential photography gear for landscape, black and white, wildlife, and macro photography

    ByNatureCrank 2025-12-312026-03-10

    The ‘Gear in the Wild’ series: Photography gear Photography is not just about capturing moments;…

    Read More Essential photography gear for landscape, black and white, wildlife, and macro photographyContinue

  • JFK Dam Overlook Arkansas Greers Ferry Dam
    Destinations & road trips

    Visiting the Greers Ferry Dam and JFK Overlook: A journey through Arkansas history

    ByNatureCrank 2025-12-302026-02-09

    Sometimes you scroll through your camera roll and realize just how far you’ve traveled—not just…

    Read More Visiting the Greers Ferry Dam and JFK Overlook: A journey through Arkansas historyContinue

  • Modern motorhome parked next to a suburban house -- RV living vs homeownership costs.
    RV Life

    Is full-time RV living cheaper than owning a home in 2025? A real cost comparison

    ByNatureCrank 2025-12-262025-12-26

    In 2025, full-time RV living costs an average of $1,800 to $3,500 per month, compared…

    Read More Is full-time RV living cheaper than owning a home in 2025? A real cost comparisonContinue

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    Random digressives

    Murry Christmas Eve!

    ByNatureCrank 2025-12-24

    One of my favorite creations deserves a backstory. I wrote this deep in the snowy…

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