Stray Dog Outdoors

Not everything needs to be shared, posted, or explained.

Some of the best moments happen when nobody else is watching—just you, a cup of coffee, and a morning that unfolds slowly.

There’s a lot of freedom in living a life that doesn’t need validation.

In accordance with Governor Brian Kemp's issuance of a state of emergency, Georgia State Parks has implemented a total ban on campfires, cooking fires, and charcoal grills at many south and central Georgia sites. The use of attended propane grills and propane fire pits are currently allowed. Visit gastateparks.org/Alerts for a list of affected campgrounds.

What's something you always take along when going camping? What's your "essential" items?

In September 1910, during the Big Fir strike in Coos County, Oregon, logging camps shut down and workers were left without pay. A Swedish immigrant logger, Oskar Lind, age 36, along with his wife Britta, 33, and their four children, were forced out of their company housing. With nowhere to go, they found shelter inside a massive old-growth Douglas fir tree that had been hollowed out by fire, nearly 12 feet wide at its base. Oskar covered the opening with canvas to create a doorway, while Britta improvised a small stove using rail spikes. The family lived inside the tree for seven months. Despite their situation, the children still walked three miles each way to attend school and were known locally as the “tree kids.” Over time, the family earned money by collecting pine cones and eventually saved enough to purchase two acres of land. Years later, Britta reflected on their experience, saying, “The company took our house, but the tree gave us one—and for that, we were grateful.

A bad day on the river is better than a good day at work.

Life is better on the water......

With Explore Harris County, GA – I just got recognized as one of their top fans! 🎉

Great place to get a custom trailer. They work with you on full customizations on multiple size platforms. This will be the new Base Camp for Stray Dog Outdoors. Has a full bathroom w/shower. Plenty of room to haul kayaks or canoes with camping gear. It also has AC and heat and can be used as a shelter/camper to keep us out of the weather.

Some big things are happening today at Stray Dog Outdoors!

This is notable.