Queen of Hearts Games

Our 18-hole golf league is always looking for ways to have a little fun with our serious golf. This year I organized an event around an Alice in Wonderland/Queen of Hearts theme. The first game below is played on the golf course.  It is a simple little team game that doesn't get in the way … Continue reading Queen of Hearts Games

Golf Tournament- Queen of Hearts Card Party

Last year I made the mistake of winning our club's Grandmother's golf tournament, so this year I had the honor of organizing the event. I chose "Queen of Hearts" as the theme. The event was new and different, so I got many compliments. If you want to duplicate these ideas for your golf league or … Continue reading Golf Tournament- Queen of Hearts Card Party

Play Outside and Write About It

So this is my inaugural blog on WordPress. I'm migrating from Blogspot because so many visitors to my blog there couldn't leave a comment without signing up with Google. That scared people away. Blogspot's community pages indicated I wasn't alone with that problem. Have any of you abandoned Blogspot? This blog, Backcountry Mysteries, will chronicle … Continue reading Play Outside and Write About It

Bad Hollow

 HOOSIER BACKPACKING    I’ve been to Bad Hollow ten times, but I still don’t know how to get there. The trailhead is at a secret location at the end of a series of roller-coaster roads snaking through the spectacular Fall colors of Brown County, Indiana. A rutted lane ends at the bottom of a steep … Continue reading Bad Hollow

Dutch Oven Recipe

Fall is my favorite time of year––summer hangs on, but winter whispers in my ear. Maple trees turn neon yellow and orange, oaks a deep red. Last Saturday was one such gorgeous autumn day in central Illinois. We piled into the SUV with my grandson and headed for Champaign, IL. Our first stop was the Paxton … Continue reading Dutch Oven Recipe