When conversing with people who don't camp, or haven't camped since he or she was a kid, the subject of feeling dirty after a day of being outside is often mentioned. When I inform the curious that…
Camping along the riverbanks makes for a great summer floating experience. If you're concerned about packing all the gear you'll need to do this in your canoe, leave the tent at home. You already…
A dreadful childhood memory is sitting in a classroom while the beautiful weather showing off outside the window was calling my name. Now don't think I'm against a solid education — it's just that…
A couple decades ago, my then 28-year-old body roamed hiking trails like an all-wheel drive automobile maneuvers over an icy roadway. My day job included a good dose of physical activity that kept my…
When you’re traversing hills and valleys on a backpacking trip, it’s great to take a breather every so often to enjoy a delicious snack and refuel your body for the climbing, descending and sweating…
Cold, snowy weather drives some hikers into their homes to stoke the fires until spring. That's unfortunate, as winter hiking reveals the natural world in a beautiful state well worth the effort to…
