This place is almost as you'd expect it. The tables are wobbly and don't match, and the plates and utensils are disposable. With its fast food restaurant atmosphere and self-serve soda fountain, it's hard to believe that the food is as good as it is.
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You've probably heard about it on the news or read it in the papers recently, even though it's been an issue for several months now. A brave mountain lion has made it's way into the Town of Jerome during the night and is running off with house cats. It's not unusual for wildlife, such as coyotes and bobcats, to come into Jerome during the night. The concerns began when residents saw the lion napping, literally, at their front porch.
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A potato baked in the coals for one hour makes an excellent side dish. A potato baked in the coals for three hours makes an excellent hockey puck.

When camping, always wear a long-sleeved shirt. It gives you something to wipe your nose on.

Modern rain suits made of fabrics that "breathe" enable campers to stay dry in a downpour. Rain suits that sneeze, cough and belch, however, have been proven to add absolutely nothing to the wilderness experience.

Lint from your navel makes a handy fire starter. Warning: Remove lint from navel before applying the match.

You can duplicate the warmth of a down-filled bedroll by climbing into a plastic garbage bag with several geese.

The canoe paddle, a simple device used to propel a boat, should never be confused with a gnu paddle, a similar device used by Tibetan veterinarians.

Take this simple test to see if you qualify for solo camping. Shine a flashlight into one ear. If the beam shines out the other ear, do not go into the woods alone.
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