Natural Bridges National Monument
A full day and a night in the Natural Bridges National Monument of Utah. Read More …
Year: 2016
Into the Darkness – Dark Canyon, Utah
A backpacking trip into the upper Dark Canyon of Utah. Read More …
Utah bound…
Off to Utah for a few days. Read More …
Corporate sponsorship in the National Parks?
The National Park Service is actively courting corporate sponsorship. Is that good? Read More …
Amazon Prime – Perfect for the outdoors person
Want to buy outdoor supplies and gear and not a lifestyle? Get an Amazon Prime account. Read More …
Change o’ plans
We can plan. But Ma Nature often decides what we end up doing for a backpacking trip. Read More …
Walden Ponds – Bird Photography
Some birding and photography at a wildlife refuge in early spring. Read More …
Hiking the Appalachian Trail – Rodale Press
An overview of a seminal two-volume set about the early years of the Appalachian Trail. A compendium of some of the first 46 people to travel this storied path. Read More …
Spring has arrived
I saw a Pasque flower. Spring is here. Read More …
Sports Authority, EMS and the change in retail
The financial woes of two outdoor retail stores and thoughts on today’s outdoor commerce market. Read More …
Gear Review: Black Diamond Firstlight tent
The Black Diamond Firstlight is a light and easy to setup winter shelter for the solo winter backpacker not spending a lot of time in camp. Read More …
May Day Weekend Backpacking…on skis!
A backpacking trip for May 1st weekend. Fresh powder, winter-like conditions and beautiful terrain. Read More …
Gear review: Deuce of Spades
A lightweight, durable and compact trowel for doing what needs to be done. Useful in more popular backcountry areas. Read More …
What is rotten snow?
A brief explanation of what is “rotten snow”. And why it is best to not plan on extended travel in these conditions. Read More …
An encounter with a Northern Goshawk
There was only one incident where I ever felt threatened by a wild animal. Where? In the “wilds” of Rhode Island. Read More …
Spring wildflower hunt
A few hours in the foothills with my camera? It means looking for spring wildflowers. Read More …
LWCF permanently reinstated
The Land and Water Conservation Fund was reinstated. A victory for the outdoors! Read More …
Fish on a bicycle – Useless gear concepts
Some gear concepts boggle the mind for three-season backpacking. Why are they so popular? A very opinionated list. Read More …