School's out because of the snow and we get to have a fun adventure in the snow. Our area of North Carolina got around 6-7 inches of snow, which is a lot of snow for us, and definitely enough for us to spend some time sledding. The kids had a blast sledding in the park and Em ended up having to go get them after they were gone all day.
One of the neighborhood kids had a snowboard that everyone got to try out. Trying out the snowboard was the highlight for most kids. The little boys were being typical little stinkers, but Taylor Anne was able to snowboard a little even with them taunting her.
We also got to hang out with Katie, one of the friends from the neighborhood, and she shared that she has her own YT channel, too. Check it out!
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What to do when youre snowed in?? Snow Day!Em And the Gang2018-01-20 | What to do when you're snowed in? Snow day in North Carolina for Em and the Gang!! youtu.be/7Pt7lT-2l9Y
School's out because of the snow and we get to have a fun adventure in the snow. Our area of North Carolina got around 6-7 inches of snow, which is a lot of snow for us, and definitely enough for us to spend some time sledding. The kids had a blast sledding in the park and Em ended up having to go get them after they were gone all day.
One of the neighborhood kids had a snowboard that everyone got to try out. Trying out the snowboard was the highlight for most kids. The little boys were being typical little stinkers, but Taylor Anne was able to snowboard a little even with them taunting her.
We also got to hang out with Katie, one of the friends from the neighborhood, and she shared that she has her own YT channel, too. Check it out!
Do you need a new sled? Looking to try to snowboard? Have a cold like Em? Here are some supplies you may need right now!!! These are affiliate links and help to support our channel - thank you for shopping from these links!
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The car meet scene is one which you either love or hate. You can decide for yourself.Wildlife Wednesday Collaboration - Wildlife in our AreaEm And the Gang2018-10-03 | Check out our collaboration video series: Wildlife Wednesday Collaboration - Wildlife in our Area! We are just a group of folks who thought it would be fun to share wildlife in our area. We live all over, so check out the playlist to see all of the critters we can find! There are a mix of outdoors, bushcrafter, camper, and family channels collaborating, so have fun with this playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrPM8wEmlA-8eMlj0sfg1moupgSpF6-11
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Guess what?? We got them to send us TWO - so one is for us, and one is for YOU!! If you would like to win one of these first aid kits, please leave a comment below. You can earn more entries by asking others to tell us you sent them! Easy peasy! All qualifying comments will be put in a hat and a winner will be drawn on 10/2/18 - so tune in then for the winning comment! :)
We can win, too! Take a minute to vote for our video in this contest! We could win $500 to use for collaborating with other outdoor channels! http://wshe.es/aIaoeJi8
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Some of the footage in this video comes from Anderson's kayak with the EKEN 4K video camera mounted to the front, and some comes just from Em's phone camera. We were NOT about to take our nicer Panasonic Lumix camera out on the lake.
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She didn't know she was blessed by the embarrassing video internet gods and was going to host an epic fishing gone wrong video. The very first fish was such a fail, it was flailing around like a fish out of water. Wait... it was a fish out of water!
Anyway, The second fish she caught was pretty funny, too. There were a couple of funny fishing fails in this video, but luckily this isn't a complete loss.
Check out the awesome "catch" at the end of the fishing expedition! It's amazing!
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We all put sunscreen on, thinking we would be safe in the sun, but some of us got better coverage than others. One thing we didn't make sure to do was to spread the sunscreen by hand, and you can tell what happens by looking at Mike. The Spray sunscreen did not work without being spread by hand, leaving stripes and patches of sun burn all over his chest and back.
Luckily, Mike is recovering well with treatments at home. It is important to learn from this, and wear sunscreen correctly to prevent skin cancer. Proper skin protection is very important, and it would be even better to wear UV protective clothing while out on the beach. While this isn't a specific spray sunscreen review, it would apply to all of the ones that are used. We use many brands and types, and you must spread them evenly by hand after spraying them on.
We will probably be switching to lotions, since there's no reason to spend the money on an aerosol can that doesn't work for us.
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Check out our super cool merchandise: shop.spreadshirt.com/emandthegangFamily Kayaking : Fun for All AgesEm And the Gang2018-07-31 | In this episode, Em and The Gang paddles down the Maury River with a group of friends who live nearby in Virginia. Although there were downpours in the area, and the river was running a little high, we still had a blast paddling down the rapids (nothing above a class 2) and exploring the pools along the waterfall on a creek that dumps into the river. It was warm enough to get wet without being miserable, but also not too hot to enjoy the day. It was a quick trip, putting in at Bean's Bottom and out at Jordan Point. #familykayaking #funforall #kidscankayaktoo #exploreyourworld
Special thanks to "Dad of all Trades" for letting us borrow their sit on top adult kayaks. Because of them, each person in our group had their own boat, which made it really nice so we could all go at our own pace. Also, Anderson was trying out a new whitewater kayak (the orange liquidlogic biscuit - you can see more on his channel, here's a link: youtube.com/channel/UCrLXEqrQxa-Je31qIFp8Xgg )
Paddling with family is a great activity for kids. It can also be exciting or relaxing for adults. Kayaking is great fun for all ages. You can get your kids out on the water, too. Just make sure you have snacks, follow safety protocols, and aren't afraid to stop and explore along the way.
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These are just some rules for beginner kayakers, and if you're doing more whitewater which would include higher class rapids, you will need to do more homework.
This video includes how to plan for your kayaking trip, and how to have a safe trip down the river. We list a few safety techniques, our top safety tips for kayaking, or I guess you could call them rules for safe paddling. This is mainly for basic river safety. I think most of these would apply to anyone who would like to try recreational kayaking or even get all the way to whitewater trips. Either way, paddling with your family should be both fun and safe.
This video is by no means intended to be all encompassing and you will need to do more than only follow these tips. It is meant to be a basic guide to safe paddling.
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We hope you enjoy this last window into our trip to Linville Gorge.
**Let this serve as a reminder to proofread all of your text before you publish your video - I totally messed up the word "Falls" by typing "Fals" in the title at the beginning. It will bother me forever! I can't fix it, but everyone can learn from it! Proofread and edit before you publish!!
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These are some clips from a recent lesson on Ruby, our Thoroughbred mare. Young horse training takes time and effort, and Taylor Anne is willing to put in both, and share it all with you! If you enjoy this sort of thing, please go on over to SassyBayMare and subscribe so you'll be updated on all of Taylor Anne's new videos!
Here is a direct link to SassyBayMare's channel: youtube.com/channel/UCh2LsOFQc_rxLTP9l7EqVOgLinville Falls - Into the Gorge - part 2Em And the Gang2018-07-10 | Today Em and the Gang is hiking down into Linville Gorge. We visited the top of the falls and one overlook in part 1 of our trip, now we're going to venture over to the cliffs on the other side of the gorge, and then down into the gorge. The rushing water is amazing. It's so powerful and beautiful at the same time.
For Taylor Anne's 16th birthday, we asked her what she wanted to do. "Go to the mountains!" was her reply. So, off we went - we decided to take her to one of our favorite locations while Mike and I were dating, Linville Falls. It's a beautiful location in Pisgah National Forest. Taylor Anne's birthday was filled with new sights, new favorite places, and some really fantastic views.
The Appalachian mountains are full of beautiful and breathtaking sights. There are fantastic hikes with well maintained trails, the Linville Falls Hike is a wide gravel path for most of the way. There are several overlooks, and some sections of stairs which require you to pay close attention to your footing.
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***Special Thanks to Michael Feyrer Jr and Yankee for the fantastic Intro!!
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The Appalachian mountains are full of beautiful and breathtaking sights. There are fantastic hikes with well maintained trails, the Linville Falls Hike is a wide gravel path for most of the way. There are several overlooks, and some sections of stairs which require you to pay close attention to your footing.
Interesting History of Linville Falls: "The name came from the fact that William Linville and his son were killed by Shawnee... while they were hunting. Apparently, the Shawnee were on their way to attack the Cherokee, and thought the hunting party would alert the Cherokee. So, they killed the hunting party, and this was named 'Linville Falls.'"
In this episode, it is labeled "Part 1" - we had so much fun on this trip, we couldn't possibly fit it into one video! Please come back to check out "Part 2" next!
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Anachronist - Oddities by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0) Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100332 Artist: http://incompetech.comOuter Banks Life Saving - Touring Chicamacomico Life Saving Station, Rodanthe North CarolinaEm And the Gang2018-06-15 | If you're stuck at the beach (what??) on a rainy day, check out some of your local historical landmarks! In this video, we were touring the Chicamacomico Life Saving Station which is in Rodanthe, North Carolina on the Outer Banks. We took the whole family, and everyone had a great time learning about the history of the Coast Guard, and life saving efforts on the Outer Banks of NC.
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Main camera: Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS70 amzn.to/2LmZA3eWildlife Wednesday Collaboration - Episode 2 - Wildlife in our area | Pisgah National ForestEm And the Gang2018-06-06 | Em and The Gang visit the Smoky Mountains, and Pisgah National Forest, in the North Carolina Mountains. We were able to find some of the native Smoky Mountain Wildlife, including many things we can't find around our home in central NC.
Check out Episode 2 of our new collaboration video series: Wildlife Wednesday Collaboration - Wildlife in our Area! We are just a group of folks who thought it would be fun to share wildlife in our area. We live all over, so check out the playlist to see all of the critters we can find! There are a mix of outdoors, bushcrafter, camper, and family channels collaborating, so have fun with this playlist:
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The following are affiliate links, if you purchase while shopping through our links, you will help our channel grow at no additional cost to you. Thank you.Rodanthe by Air - a Mini-Movie by Em and The Gang - short Drone videoEm And the Gang2018-06-05 | In this mini-movie, Rodanthe by Air, Mike practiced flying his drone and got some great drone footage while we were visiting Hatteras Island on the Outer Banks NC. Mike uses a DJI Phantom 4 drone to show Camp Hatteras, where we stayed in Rodanthe during our Spring Break, and some beautiful drone footage of the sunset over the sound.
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Collaborators include (these are channel links): Em and the Gang: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCc7b...
Jungle Jay Adventures: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCP-5...
Last Grownup in the Woods: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuS5...
Gray Man Outdoors: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCizS...
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Send us snail mail: Em and The Gang PO Box 1285 Wake Forest, NC 27588
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Monopod: Targus TG-MP6710 http://amzn.to/2Em2PIBAerial tour of Camp Pipan : A private residence!Em And the Gang2018-04-22 | "Camp Pipan" is a private home owned by the Pipan family on Kerr Lake, or Buggs Island Lake on the border of NC and VA. It is a beautiful location for exploring the outdoors, live the true lake life, and a favorite place to visit if you're someone who loves the outdoors! This is a fantastic place to go crappie fishing, bass fishing, or catfish fishing, in addition to kayaking, water skiing, or swimming. There is a lot of wildlife around and we have found beavers and otters to photograph, tons of fun birds to watch and listen for, and hiking trails made by residents of the neighborhood. The opportunities for animal photography are abundant. If you're a hunter, there are wildlife management areas along the lake as well.
Kerr lake sits on the border of NC and VA, and is fed by the Dan and Roanoke Rivers. Lake levels vary depending on the needs of the community downstream, as the lake is used as a reservoir and manages the levels of Lake Gaston to the East.
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We love spending time in the outdoors, and enjoy being able to fish, explore, and hike in our nearby natural areas. This is a call to action for everyone who watches this video to get outdoors and spend a bit of time cleaning up your area. So may people have left trash, we need just as many to participate in cleaning it up! Get out there!
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Monopod: Targus TG-MP6710 http://amzn.to/2Em2PIBCanteen Cup Tuesday - Andersons Eggs - Episode 6Em And the Gang2018-04-10 | Join Anderson today as he makes scrambled eggs, Anderson style! See our other collaborators below!
Ingredients used today: 3 eggs 2Tbs butter salt pepper sharp cheddar cheese (shredded) *I left this off the list in the video - oops!*
Canteen Cup Tuesday A few months ago, Spirit Forest collected a group of us to collaborate and create Canteen Cup Tuesday videos. There have been many Canteen Cup Tuesday videos by many great outdoor channels. FloridaBoy Bushcraft was the first! This was an opportunity for us all create a video and participate in this event as a collective. Participants change weekly.
YOUTUBE CHANNELS INVOLVED this week: YOUTUBE CHANNELS INVOLVED this week: 1) Happy Trails Hiking- https://t.co/mO9ribe31E 2) JourneyofBear - https://t.co/WGsZHVYDuq 3) Kurt Zitzelman Outdoors - https://t.co/kl4OdcYALR 4) Adam Outdoors - https://t.co/OIIpWbuJBw 5) Em and the Gang- https://t.co/6cOenhARBs 6) Gaia's Pupil - https://t.co/0wc8uYSXSb 7) Vandy's Call to Adventure - https://t.co/bGW3pxDh8X
Thank you to Big Crazy Outdoor Adventures for the initial write up of this history! Thanks as well to Yankee's Outdoor Adventures for the continued community support and to Spirit Forest for getting us started on this adventure!
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HISTORY OF CANTEEN CUPS PER WIKIPEDIA: "To complement the mess kit, soldiers used a stamped cup especially molded to fit over the bottom of the U.S. Army's standard one-quart (950 ml) canteen. This cup could be used as a boiling vessel, when boiling water for coffee, or for heating or reconstituting soup and other foods. During World War II, units preparing heated combat rations in the Meat Can Body or canteen cup mainly used locally procured combustible materials or Sterno fuel units of jellied alcohol. The latter could be stored within an issued folding stove for deployment when heating food, soup, or coffee in the field. After World War II, a specially-designed Esbit stove was issued to fit over the cup-and-canteen unit, similar to designs used in other armies."
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Monopod: Targus TG-MP6710 http://amzn.to/2Em2PIBCanteen Cup Tuesday - Quinoa with Spinach and Toasted Pecans : Vegetarian and Gluten FreeEm And the Gang2018-04-03 | Em makes a canteen cup Tuesday meal for those hikers, campers, and backpackers who are vegetarian or need to eat gluten free food! This flavorful dish is Quinoa with Spinach and Toasted Pecans. This is a part of a wonderful collaboration by an online group of outdoors lovers! If you would like to join with us and participate, see the info below! This week we have 11 collaborators on the playlist - check it out!!
The recipe is: olive oil (1 T) 1/2 cup quinoa rinsed, then drizzled with olive oil 1/2 cup chopped pecans, drizzled with olive oil 1 clove garlic, minced 1 cup rinsed baby spinach salt and pepper to taste 1 cup water
1. Boil/simmer quinoa until water is absorbed (remove from cup) 2. Toast pecans and garlic lightly - stirring often to keep from burning 3. Add spinach, stirring in as it wilts and cooks 4. Add quinoa back to cup and stir into spinach/pecan mixture 5. Salt/Pepper to taste (I had already salted my quinoa and spinach before packaging for the trail.)
Canteen cup Tuesday Spirit Forest collected a group of us to collaborate and create Canteen Cup Tuesday videos. There have been many Canteen Cup Tuesday videos by many great outdoor channels. This was an opportunity for us all create a video and share our respective channels that wanted to participate in this event as a collective.
Thank you to Big Crazy Outdoor Adventures for the initial write up of this history! Thanks as well to Yankee's Outdoor Adventures for the continued community support and to Spirit Forest for getting us started on this adventure!
**To join in on the fun please contact Happy Trails Hiking on twitter and join YouTube Outdoors sub reddit. We want to make sure everyone gets their shout outs and can communicate effectively.**
HISTORY OF CANTEEN CUPS PER WIKIPEDIA: "To complement the mess kit, soldiers used a stamped cup especially molded to fit over the bottom of the U.S. Army's standard one-quart (950 ml) canteen. This cup could be used as a boiling vessel, when boiling water for coffee, or for heating or reconstituting soup and other foods. During World War II, units preparing heated combat rations in the Meat Can Body or canteen cup mainly used locally procured combustible materials or Sterno fuel units of jellied alcohol. The latter could be stored within an issued folding stove for deployment when heating food, soup, or coffee in the field. After World War II, a specially-designed Esbit stove was issued to fit over the cup-and-canteen unit, similar to designs used in other armies."
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Monopod: Targus TG-MP6710 http://amzn.to/2Em2PIBCanteen Cup Tuesday - Kilbasa and CabbageEm And the Gang2018-03-27 | Join Em for this week's Canteen Cup Tuesday! She's making one of our family favorites, Kilbasa and Cabbage, Canteen Cup Style!! youtu.be/pkBUZUsz7y8
Canteen cup Tuesday Spirit Forest collected a group of us to collaborate and create Canteen Cup Tuesday videos. There have been many Canteen Cup Tuesday videos by many great outdoor channels. This was an opportunity for us all create a video and share our respective channels that wanted to participate in this event as a collective.
Thank you to Big Crazy Outdoor Adventures for the initial write up of this history! Thanks as well to Yankee's Outdoor Adventures for the continued community support and to Spirit Forest for getting us started on this fun collaboration adventure!
**To join in on the fun please contact Happy Trails Hiking on twitter and join YouTube Outdoors sub reddit. We want to make sure everyone gets their shout outs and can communicate effectively.**
HISTORY OF CANTEEN CUPS PER WIKIPEDIA: "To complement the mess kit, soldiers used a stamped cup especially molded to fit over the bottom of the U.S. Army's standard one-quart (950 ml) canteen. This cup could be used as a boiling vessel, when boiling water for coffee, or for heating or reconstituting soup and other foods. During World War II, units preparing heated combat rations in the Meat Can Body or canteen cup mainly used locally procured combustible materials or Sterno fuel units of jellied alcohol. The latter could be stored within an issued folding stove for deployment when heating food, soup, or coffee in the field. After World War II, a specially-designed Esbit stove was issued to fit over the cup-and-canteen unit, similar to designs used in other armies."
Thanks! I hope it helps get more people involved in cleaning up (or not making the mess in the first place!)IKEA Shenanigans - Join us on Patreon!!Em And the Gang2018-03-25 | Become a Patron and help support Em and the Gang's great family adventures! Check out the various Patron tiers and see if there's one you would like to be a part of!
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Monopod: Targus TG-MP6710 http://amzn.to/2Em2PIBCanteen Cup Tuesday - Steak and Onions (Mikes style)Em And the Gang2018-03-20 | Join Mike for his first canteen cup meal! He's decided to do steak and onions (one of his favorite meals) in a canteen cup version. (CCT#3) youtu.be/d_RIajDB91M
Spirit Forest collected a group of us to collaborate and create Canteen Cup Tuesday videos. There have been many Canteen Cup Tuesday videos by many great outdoor channels. This was an opportunity for us all create a video and share our respective channels that wanted to participate in this event as a collective.
HISTORY OF CANTEEN CUPS PER WIKIPEDIA: "To complement the mess kit, soldiers used a stamped cup especially molded to fit over the bottom of the U.S. Army's standard one-quart (950 ml) canteen. This cup could be used as a boiling vessel, when boiling water for coffee, or for heating or reconstituting soup and other foods. During World War II, units preparing heated combat rations in the Meat Can Body or canteen cup mainly used locally procured combustible materials or Sterno fuel units of jellied alcohol. The latter could be stored within an issued folding stove for deployment when heating food, soup, or coffee in the field. After World War II, a specially-designed Esbit stove was issued to fit over the cup-and-canteen unit, similar to designs used in other armies."
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Monopod: Targus TG-MP6710 http://amzn.to/2Em2PIBForest Finds: More than just a Walk in the WoodsEm And the Gang2018-03-15 | Em and Taylor Anne go on an adventure in the woods of Southern Virginia, near Kerr Lake State recreation area.
Come along as we look for cool treasures in the woods. It's a great day for a mother daughter hike. We find a really neat hollow cedar trunk, some old rusty car parts, really cool cliffs along the trail , and something that is very special to Taylor Anne! We also find a few things we're not sure about - please leave a comment to let us know what you think we have found!
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Monopod: Targus TG-MP6710 http://amzn.to/2Em2PIBCanteen Cup Tuesday - Dump CakeEm And the Gang2018-03-13 | Spirit Forest collected a group of us to collaborate and create Canteen Cup Tuesday videos. There have been many Canteen Cup Tuesday videos by many great outdoor channels. This was an opportunity for us all create a video and share our respective channels that wanted to participate in this event as a collective.
HISTORY OF CANTEEN CUPS PER WIKIPEDIA: "To complement the mess kit, soldiers used a stamped cup especially molded to fit over the bottom of the U.S. Army's standard one-quart (950 ml) canteen. This cup could be used as a boiling vessel, when boiling water for coffee, or for heating or reconstituting soup and other foods. During World War II, units preparing heated combat rations in the Meat Can Body or canteen cup mainly used locally procured combustible materials or Sterno fuel units of jellied alcohol. The latter could be stored within an issued folding stove for deployment when heating food, soup, or coffee in the field. After World War II, a specially-designed Esbit stove was issued to fit over the cup-and-canteen unit, similar to designs used in other armies."
Recipe for the Cherry Pineapple dump cake: 1 cup of pineapple chunks Maraschino cherries to taste 1 cup cake mix 2 tbsp butter, cut in chunks
Put into the canteen cup, leveling as you go, space chunks of butter around the top.
Cover, and cook above hot coals - not open flame, if you have a closed lid, you can also put some coals on top of the canteen cup. Allow to bake for 20-30 minutes. Check, and take off of the heat when you notice the top is crispy on the edges. (it will be perfect in the middle)
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Monopod: Targus TG-MP6710 http://amzn.to/2Em2PIBThrift Shop - Shopping for Camping GearEm And the Gang2018-03-09 | Em and the Gang go shopping for camping gear (or outdoor gear) at a local thrift shop. Watch to see what we find during our thrift shop haul, and what Taylor Anne begs for.
We visit our favorite thrift shop, Crossroads Emporium. This thrift store is found in Clarksville, VA, near Kerr Lake. They have just about everything you would expect at a thrift shop, but they also have a good selection of camping gear and outdoor gear in their military surplus area. We were able to find what we were looking for that day, and a few extra items, of course.
What do you always look for at your local thrift shop? Is there a thrift store that's your favorite because they have great things? Leave comments and let us know - we might have to take a road trip!
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Monopod: Targus TG-MP6710 http://amzn.to/2Em2PIBCanteen Cup Tuesday - Ramen and Ham ScrambleEm And the Gang2018-03-06 | Spirit Forest collected a group of us to collaborate and create Canteen Cup Tuesday videos. There have been many Canteen Cup Tuesday videos by many great outdoor channels. This was an opportunity for us all create a video and share our respective channels that wanted to participate in this event as a collective.
In our video, Anderson, Taylor Anne, and their cousin, Maverick, create their own canteen cup meals over the open campfire. They have a great time learning how to manage their heat, deal with food that is cooking fast, and create their own meal! They all feel accomplished and end up with a tasty meal.
HISTORY OF CANTEEN CUPS PER WIKIPEDIA: "To complement the mess kit, soldiers used a stamped cup especially molded to fit over the bottom of the U.S. Army's standard one-quart (950 ml) canteen. This cup could be used as a boiling vessel, when boiling water for coffee, or for heating or reconstituting soup and other foods. During World War II, units preparing heated combat rations in the Meat Can Body or canteen cup mainly used locally procured combustible materials or Sterno fuel units of jellied alcohol. The latter could be stored within an issued folding stove for deployment when heating food, soup, or coffee in the field. After World War II, a specially-designed Esbit stove was issued to fit over the cup-and-canteen unit, similar to designs used in other armies."
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Monopod: Targus TG-MP6710 http://amzn.to/2Em2PIBSnorkeling in HawaiiEm And the Gang2018-03-02 | Throwback Thursday - Episode 25! Join us as we go Snorkeling in Hawaii! This was our first time snorkeling as a family.
We had a blast snorkeling in Hawaii with our kids while we were there for a vacation a few years ago. We were lucky to see so many beautiful tropical fish, and swim in a protected lagoon. It was overcast and rainy, so it was a bit chilly for most of us, but we didn't let that stop us from exploring the reef area. Family snorkeling trips are so much fun - you should try it!!
We tried to label most of the fish, but we don't know all of the names, or we didn't get the best look at them. If you know of any names we missed, feel free to leave them in the comments!
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Monopod: Targus TG-MP6710 http://amzn.to/2Em2PIBExploring Mitchell Mill State Natural AreaEm And the Gang2018-02-23 | Em and Mike take the kids and dogs to explore at Mitchell Mill State Natural Area, along the Rolesville Batholith. youtu.be/2-Y_yVDYR1M
In last week's episode, we had a family hiking fail as we couldn't seem to find a good trail and kept running into dead ends. This week, we go back and find some good trails that lead to more fun water features and great rock outcroppings. We let the kids and dogs do some rock hopping and wading, even though it was a chilly day, and Mike and I follow an even longer trail down to the old dam. We will probably try to go back again sometime when it's warmer, too! Unfortunately, there are a lot of brier vines all over the paths. It probably isn't a good trail to take during the winter when everything is grown over.
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Monopod: Targus TG-MP6710 http://amzn.to/2Em2PIBHiking Fail | Dead Ends while hikingEm And the Gang2018-02-16 | Today, Em and Mike take Anderson and the dogs hiking at a new location. Unfortunately, It is a hiking fail because it is full of dead ends and trails that are hard to follow because they are unmarked trails. In fact, none of the trails are marked. We still have a great time exploring along the Little River and seeing some cool rock formations.
Our new location for this adventure is an amazing rock formation called the Rolesville Batholith. It's a place where a huge mass of granite has intruded into the surrounding rock in the area. Where we are visiting the Little River flows over the batholith, creating a lot of really pretty spots. There are small waterfalls, and many places where you can play among the boulders in the water.
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Monopod: Targus TG-MP6710 http://amzn.to/2Em2PIBBest hiking gear for families | Hiking as a family with dogsEm And the Gang2018-01-28 | Em and the Gang answer the question: "What are your 5 favorite hiking/backpacking items?" youtu.be/oe_IcREXx4Y
Are you thinking of taking your family on a #hiking trip? Even just a day trip #intothewoods will require basic #hikinggear! Take a look at our five favorite items to take when we #GetOutside with our family or go #hikingwithdogs. #hikingadventures #fivefavoritehikinggear
Em and Mike go on a short hike with Anderson and the dogs, but it is too windy to film a good video with audio. After going home and finding a good windbreaking hack, Mike and Em head back to re-shoot the video.
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Monopod: Targus TG-MP6710 http://amzn.to/2Em2PIBIndoor Horse Riding Adventure | Hunter Jumper LessonsEm And the Gang2018-01-14 | In this episode, Em and the Gang have an indoor horse riding adventure, and spend the morning at an indoor riding arena for Taylor Anne's ride with Ruby. youtu.be/dNRROFoTnWI
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This adventure shows our daughter's horse riding lesson. Riding horses is a huge part of her life, and we spend a ton of time at her hunter jumper lessons or at the barn. This lesson had to be inside because of the awful weather we've had in North Carolina lately.
Taylor Anne and several other members of the "gang" participate in a horseback riding lesson, jumping their horses. Taylor Anne is into show jumping, and you''ll see that Ruby also loves jumping! Sometimes she jumps a little too big! The other horses are in training to go a little slower and with more control, they're ridden in more of a hunter style. If you know a kid who loves horses, sign them up for a horse riding lesson near you!
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Monopod: Targus TG-MP6710 http://amzn.to/2Em2PIBDisappointed at the Holiday ExpressEm And the Gang2018-01-07 | Disappointed at the Holiday Express - In this video, Em and the Gang is flashing back to a month ago, and our night of disappointment at the Pullen Park Holiday Express! youtu.be/ydNKh-DoOsA
We were so excited to take the train ride with lights, ride the historic carousel, play the carnival games, and sled on the man-made snow hills! We had talked it up with the kids, and they were pumped. They couldn't wait to see the man-made snow and the cool lights from the little train. Unfortunately, we were disappointed.
It turns out the night we went to the Holiday Express was employee night (Mike works for the city, and loves it!) and there weren't enough volunteers for everything to be open. We didn't know that there were going to be fewer things open than they normally have when the Holiday Express is open to the public. We ended up being disappointed by having no carnival games and no snow hill to sled on. We were also not impressed by the lack of lights on the actual holiday express ride.
We loved the carousel ride and the crafts were adorable. The volunteers were so sweet and everyone was very friendly. Overall, we all decided that the attraction is definitely one that is geared toward younger children and their families, as there really isn't much for older kids or teens to get excited about.
This is real life, folks - sometimes our adventures are fun and exciting, and sometimes they're a bust. Have you ever dealt with being disappointed on what should have been a fun family excursion? Please share in the comments! We would love to hear your stories!
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We decide to camp for the weekend at Hagan Stone County Park, in Guilford County, NC for our annual Cookie Day this year.
This is a big tradition in Em's family, as family friends get together to make dozens and dozens of cookies. Most batches are double recipes, and everyone goes home with several tins full of cookies to give as gifts for Christmas.
The kids all have a blast playing with their "once a year" friends. This year Anderson brings his entire NERF arsenal and there is an epic battle outside while the cookies are being baked inside. Mike also brings his drone and flies it around, which then turns it into a fun target for the kids to practice with.
We had a great day and went back to Hazel where Anderson and Em had a wonderful time chatting and making S'mores.
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Today, Mike and I work with other YouTubers to form a collab and answer some common questions people have when considering starting a YouTube Channel. Find out why I started a YouTube channel and get some tips on how to start your own! There is a lot of great advice from this YouTuber collab, so dive right in!
You may want to come back to re-watch some of these tips, hit the thumbs up to have this video added to your "liked videos" playlist, or you can save this video to a playlist on your own channel so you can find it easier later!
We are family adventure vloggers, and strive to just get out there and do fun things with our family. A lot of times we will base our adventures from a campsite and stay in our trusty camper, Hazel. We often will have extra kiddos along, hence the "gang." Please subscribe if you would like to join us on our adventures! youtube.com/channel/UCc7bhHLlxUS2cBV7UtK6UVA
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