Eating on the Trail.

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Quaker Oats for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine.

I just discovered a great product that would have made a nice addition to my recent camping trip. When you are out hiking in the mountains, you have to watch what you are packing. The last thing you want is to have a heavy backpack that makes it difficult and cumbersome to hike.

The Quaker Soft Baked Bar is small and compact but packed with 5g of Fiber, 6g of protein and is an excellent source of 5 B-vitamins. With only 140 calories, this wholesome food is great for in between meals, a breakfast snack, or an energizing treat on the trail.

The bars come in two delicious flavors.

Cinnamon Pecan Bread.

Banana Nut Bread.

I think Banana Nut Bread might prove to be my favorite and I will definitely try both flavors.

At home, they can be popped in the microwave for that just baked pastry experience. Of course, they are wonderful just out of the wrapper and that is important when you are on the trail or at a family outing.

I plan to make plenty of other camping trips this summer. I will include the Quaker Soft Baked Bar on my food list. I plan to share the bars with my friends and I am sure they will love them too. I might even share a bite or two with Lucie my big, red dog.

Yes, I know I spoil her, but she deserves a treat every now and then. She is a great camper and hiker.

Memorial Weekend Camping Trip – Part 1.

I went camping over Memorial Day weekend. I had a good time with good friends. I did not forget what the day is for because it is important to remember those who sacrificed for all for us and keep their families in our thoughts and prayers.

That being said I will begin with a few photos from my weekend.

Lucie my big, red dog and I arrived at Lady Red’s home. She and Hadji, Lady Red’s dog were happy to see each other and spent some time playing in the yard. After, as we were sitting in the living room, Lucie spotted something she had not noticed before.

Yes, that is a bear skin. Lucie barked and I honestly thought she might try to climb the wall after the bear skin.

Down girl. Considering we were going camping where bears live, I was not sure if I should be happy about this or worried.

The first day was cold. Very cold. The wine helped. Trust me.

Told ya.

I did not bring the proper clothes and the cold front that hit the first day made everyone uncomfortable. Luckily, I was able to borrow some warm, camos. Unfortunately, they were a little to big. Lady Red found it very funny that I did not notice my pants were falling down. It is a good thing I love you girl or this photo would never had happened.

Me, Lady Red, and Lucie sitting on a log. What else do you do in the woods?

These are Lady Red’s nephews. The oldest taught me to shoot the bow.

Future elk hunter.

That would be me trying to hit the target.

Fun times. Sore shoulders the next day.

Of course, when you are in the woods, you must find a tree, bush, rock.

Hey, it is a dog.

Scenic photos to come in a later post.

You Capture – One Shot

I am going to admit right out front, this shot was not taken this week. Sometimes life gets in the way, so I looked through my older shots and came up with this one. Sorry Beth, but I hope this passes muster.

This was a few years ago, I went on a girl’s camping lake trip with my best friend, Lady Red and my granddaughter, Butterfly. This shot is a silhouette of me and Butterfly looking at the lake one morning. I like how she is looking up at me and holding my hand as I am taking the photo.

Precious moment.