#blackwomencamp

[campingnoire]

If y'all see me walking around in these at the next camping trip, mind ya bizness 🤣...I'm still looking like a spotted leper from all the mosquito and horseflies that used my body as a human buffet in the Pine Barrens earlier this month. + + https://amzn.to/3OHltdi + + #amazonfinds #blackwomencamp #summercamping #pinebarrens #campingnoire #blackwomenhike #blackandcamping #blackandoutdoors #amazonmademebuyit #mosquitos #horseflies #naturewomen #nature https://www.instagram.com/p/CgkG4dGO2EX/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[urbancampweekend]

Who’s ready for outside 🙋🏾‍♂️🙋🏾‍♀️?! Camp 🏕 life is the best life! #wcw #blackwomencamp #urbancampweekend (at Texas) https://www.instagram.com/p/CNXQ-Y6n-0L/?igshid=qir1uzhri2zc

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[urbancampweekend]

Whose ready for outside 🙋🏾‍♂️🙋🏾‍♀️?! Camp 🏕 life is the best life! #wcw #blackwomencamp #urbancampweekend (at Texas) https://www.instagram.com/p/CNXQ-Y6n-0L/?igshid=3g9vhym8smq8

[campingnoire]

Ever see the quote that reads, "Camping...where you spend a small fortune to live like a homeless person"? While the reference to homelessness is in poor taste, at the core of that quote are nothing but FACTS - camping requires financial investment. There's a laundry list of essential camping items that will be needed for your first (tent) camping experience and every few years you'll have to do inventory to replace certain items, as needed. As tent campers, the place that we blow the bank is the grocery store. EVERY. SINGLE. TIME. It got so bad that one year we decided that at least two of us go together to make sure the other didn't overshop and guess what? We bought MORE than we would have if we'd shopped solo. #Fail The only solution that even began to get us in check was advanced meal planning. Deciding upon a weekend menu helped us clearly see what grocery items were must-haves. It also helped us get creative in deciding on menus where several of the same ingredients could be used (e.g. chopped onions for breakfast potatoes, sliced onions for lunch cheeseburgers, and diced onions for dinner's steak) thereby giving us another great way to cut down on costs. In "Camping Noire - the Black Girls Guide to Surviving a Weekend Unplugged", we give several examples (and recipes), of easy to prepare yet still delicious, breakfast, lunch and dinner, and dessert meal options. There's also a handy meal planner and grocery list to help ensure you shop with a purpose. Use the #linkinbio to preview and/or order your copy of the book and get more great camping tips, So now you know that ours is food, tell us - what's your shopping weakness when it comes to camping? * * #campingnoire #campingtips #campingforbeginners #tentcamping #blackwomencamp #blackgirlscamp #blackcampers #pocinnature #blackinthewoods #naturelover #campingadventures #blackwomeninnature #camping #keepcalmandcamp #campingwhileblack #tentcamping #buythebook #blackauthors https://www.instagram.com/p/CKoUuLbgxyv/?igshid=jraebf7l7ssy

[campingnoire]

Help us wish a very happy, merry, blessed birthday to our beloved Camp Counselor and sister in adventure, @JaTailsBeads!! Bless up sis and may every moment of the year ahead be as carefree as this! * * * #campingnoire #happybirthday #issacelebration #blackgirlmagic #tentcamper #blackgirlscamp #gooutside #representationmatters #blackwomencamp #campingwhileblack #optoutside #pocoutdoors #thegreatoutdoors #blackcampers #naturelover #blackcampersofinstagram #camping #livewild #blackinthewoods https://www.instagram.com/p/CGOIRy3Db8o/?igshid=em5zh1czxsep

[campingnoire]

After this morning’s post, we received a DM asking us to explain the difference between a black bear and a brown (aka grizzly) bear. So today’s nature lesson continues.    Okay, so while you might think the color of the bear is the easiest way to tell the difference, this is not, in fact, true because black bears can be black, blue-black, dark brown, brown, cinnamon, and even white. It gets even trickier when you realize that brown bears may also range in color, from black to blond. Instead, you’ll want to look at the physical characteristics of the animal - compared to black bears, brown bears are typically larger, have a more prominent shoulder hump, shorter fuzzier ears, and longer, straighter claws.  They’re also known to have a more pronounced ridge across the forehead between the eyes, but who, exactly, wants to be that close to find out?   We hope this helps but just in case, here’s a handy visual to bookmark for future hikes and camping excursions.  Happy Camping!! * * * #campingnoire #bearcountry #campsafety #tentcamping #blackbears #grizzlybears #blackgirlscamp #gooutside #representationmatters #blackwomencamp #campingwhileblack #optoutside #pocoutdoors #thegreatoutdoors #blackcampers #blackcampersofinstagram #pocinnature #camping #livewild #blackinthewoods #naturelover #tent #mountains #mountainlife #campingtrip #campingadventures #natureismytherapy #blackwomeninnature https://www.instagram.com/p/CGD9iFfDOBp/?igshid=rgohlsc4tsir

[campingnoire]

During last week's camping trip, we noticed the trees canvassing the mountain and campgrounds were covered in these creepy web formations. Our first thought – given the way 2020 has panned out – was SPIDERS. Not gonna lie - that almost sent us back down the mountain. Lol. We were told they are tent caterpillars, but once we were back online and able to do a google search, it didn't make sense - tent caterpillars do their thing in the early spring. Now, we're not totally sure, but we’re pretty sure these are a moth called Fall Webworms. Mother nature sure is interesting! Should we go back and tell the townspeople they got it wrong? * * * #campingnoire #caterpillars #moths #tentcamping #pamountains #blackgirlscamp #gooutside #representationmatters #blackwomencamp #campingwhileblack #optoutside #pocoutdoors #thegreatoutdoors #blackcampers #blackcampersofinstagram #pocinnature #camping #livewild #blackinthewoods #naturelover #tent #mountains #mountainlife #camping #campingtrip #campingadventures #natureismytherapy #blackwomeninnature #outsidemagazine #samsung (at Dingmans Ferry, Pennsylvania) https://www.instagram.com/p/CEx2_pHjPr2/?igshid=1hjc00l0ashvb

[campingnoire]

If you look really close you'll see a double rainbow. What a beautiful start to this camping weekend.... #godspromise #offgrid #relax #relate #release #campingnoire #blackwomencamp #pacamping #roadtripping #blackgirlshike #tentcamping #diversifyoutdoors #gooutside (at Branchville, New Jersey) https://www.instagram.com/p/CEc1nV3DigM/?igshid=1bwpm1tqpvym9

[campingnoire]

Changing terrain, very little breeze, and a scorching summer sun made Sunday's hike an unexpected challenge but it did little to erase the beauty that surrounded us - skies were still blue...the birds continued to sing...and having the ocean as the backdrop that both welcomed us and guided us home lifted our spirits (and perhaps taunted us...lol). It was a hike of appreciation and each breeze and pocket of shade was a gift and reminder to remain grateful, even in hard times. It was also a hike of determination and in the end, also known as 8.89 miles later, we were happy to say we did it! What better way to start the week than with a natural win! Hike Stats: Location: Henry Hudson Trail at Pomopora Point Diffiulty: Moderate Weather Conditions: 96° and sunny Total distance: 8.89 miles *** #campingnoire #blackwomenhike #blackwomencamp #gooutside #blackpeoplewhohike #hikeforhealth #natureneedsnofilter #naturalbeauty #diversifyoutdoors #blackgirlmagic #njhikingtrails #summerhikes #beachhikes #stepbystep #nature #gratitude #naturesteachesus #natureheals #wedidit (at Henry Hudson Trail / Popamora Point) https://www.instagram.com/p/CDSxqKZjwU5/?igshid=1lnqh9b7zeu89

[campingnoire]

Today marked the first #GoddessHike of 2020 and we were so happy to share it with new kindred spirits. We laughed, shared our goals for the future, talked about the hesitation of black people to fully embrace nature, and defied every stereotype about what black women don't do by fully taking up space on this trail. It was a total mind, body, spirit experience and wonderful way to close out #blackhikersweek! *** Hike Stats: Diffiulty: Easy Weather Conditions: 93° and sunny Total distance: 8.75 miles *** #campingnoire #blackwomenhike #blackwomencamp #gooutside #blackpeoplewhohike #hikeforhealth #natureneedsnofilter #naturalbeauty #diversifyoutdoors #blackgirlmagic #hikingtrails #middlesexcounty #njhikers #njtrails #newfriendships #blackpeopleputdoors #photorecap #phenomenalwomen #lazyrivers #summerbreeze (at Delaware And Raritan Canal Trail) https://www.instagram.com/p/CCAD1DMDpWq/?igshid=1tw5y3lj5qvci

[urbancampweekend]

“She believed she could so she did....” #blackwomencamp #encourageher#womenempowerment #blackgirlsrock #urbancampweekend (at Mountain Breeze Campground) https://www.instagram.com/p/B1OFyuUHfWv/?igshid=10elhdmp8xsma