Emmie's Big Adventure

I can't believe this project is over! I put so much into providing content for all of you to see and hopefully learn from that I never considered what I would do after. I don't want it all to just come to a sudden stop. So, to drag this goodbye out and make it less painful, let me give you some parting advice. If you choose to absorb my lessons and use them, I am very proud of you. Trying new things is scary and difficult. It's like when you're little and your parents force you to go on your first roller coaster. Before I go, I'm going to tell you right now: any moment camping or backpacking can be scary. From walking to the bathroom in the dark or seeing a bug on your table (if that scares you), camping can be as scary as you make it. My advice? Try a different angle. Walking in the dark isn't nearly as scary when you look up and see a sky full of stars. Some skies are so clear you can see satellites slowly moving through them. You just have to look for them...

You may recall my video blog, where I went to French Creek State Park to showcase my skills. While I was up there, I learned my final skill: fire-starting. It wasn't too rough-and-tumble; I didn't bang rocks together or twist a stick into a log like Survivorman. *Disclaimer* That's not me :( Instead, I used these! Cotton balls covered in Vaseline. I made them in preparation for the overnight. They're fantastic fire starters for planned trips. They're Lightweight, making them perfect for backpacking Cheap And easy! The only negative I can think of is the mess after you make them. Your fingers get pretty gross. 🔥   Now for the mandatory fire safety tips! 🔥 He's right! In my vlog, I have a clip of me building a fire in a stone fire ring. That was not allowed. It was dangerous and, upon reading the park rules, I realized shouldn't have done that. The stone ring was not made by the park. It was made by some reckless person befo...