I chose the name Camplight Creative because it evokes light, warmth, and the outdoors in a way that is inclusive of many places, seasons, and stories.

Here are ten ways to build moments of reflection and creativity into your outdoor adventures. Eight are geared toward adults traveling solo or with friends. Two are designed for adults exploring with kids.

In a world where design can feel rootless, driven by trends or detached from setting, reconnecting with a sense of place and a connection to nature offers a more grounded, enduring approach. These two concepts are deeply human.

At Camplight Creative, I believe interpretive materials should feel like campfire companions: inviting, entertaining, and memorable. Here's a mix of best practices and philosophy to help parks, nonprofits, and educators craft interpretive tools that resonate.

At Camplight Creative, we believe that camp food should carry the same spark as the journey itself. It should be simple, satisfying, and easy to prepare whether you’re biking dusty roads, paddling quiet rivers, or wandering backcountry trails. It should smell like pine needles and paprika. It should taste like childhood memories and long summer days.

This is a love letter to the tiny things. The ones you have to slow down to see. The ones that ask nothing from you except your attention.

Let’s be honest: the outdoor industry loves to sell you things. Every scroll, ad, and influencer video nudges you toward the idea that the right gear, the right look, and the right destination are what make your adventures worthwhile. But that’s not how connection to place works. And it’s not what you need to feel wonder, joy, and presence outside.

Whether I’m perched on slickrock sketching sunrise or scribbling notes with cold hands after an alpine swim, I rely on a handful of simple tools to help me stay present and curious. Some are bought, some are found, and some are made. All of them deepen my outdoor experiences in quiet, meaningful ways.