Casey Lund

A Simple Lakeside Picnic That Works

How to put together an easy lakeside picnic: food that travels, keeping it cold, and picking a shady spot by the water.

Simple, low-fuss camp meals for a night by the lake: one-pot and no-cook ideas, prepping at home, and keeping food cold.

What a first night camping by a lake actually feels like, from setting up before dark to the normal night sounds.

A few easy habits that keep a calm lake day safe: a life jacket, an eye on the wind, staying near shore, and not going alone.

What lake swimming is like compared to a pool: darker cooler water, no walls, and how to pick a safe place to swim.

What a first try on a stand-up paddleboard is really like, plus how to rent, where to start, and why falling in is fine.

How to keep a lake day with kids fun and low-stress: life jackets first, a safe simple spot, and a small plan.

How to choose a comfortable lakeside campsite: flat dry ground, shade, an easy walk, and a quick rules check.

A short, no-fuss packing list for a day at the lake, sorted from the basics to the just-in-case extras.

A simple way to plan a relaxing lake day: pick the spot, time it right, pack light, and choose one thing to enjoy.