Visiting Big Bear is becoming an end-of-summer tradition for us just before school begins. We love that it’s close, only a few hours away, but allows us to escape the city.

I’m sure it’s not the usual way a couple becomes a camping couple – through a car purchase – but the Element opened up a whole new way of life for us.

I’m off this week for my summer camping trip. For those who have an aversion to camping, let me just remind you that camping can by luxurious by most standards.

This past week, Mr. LH and I visited Zion National Park. It’s been a park on my list of “to-do’s” for many years. It was spectacular and definitely worth the wait…and drive.

Back from camping and loved every minute of it – even getting dirty and not being able to wash my hair, feet, etc. Gross, I know, but that’s what camping’s about – if you don’t get dirty, you’re not camping!

Best parts: The campfire and the night sky…. and beer, of course.