Corporate sponsorship in the National Parks?
The National Park Service is actively courting corporate sponsorship. Is that good? Read More …
The National Park Service is actively courting corporate sponsorship. Is that good? Read More …
Want to buy outdoor supplies and gear and not a lifestyle? Get an Amazon Prime account. Read More …
We can plan. But Ma Nature often decides what we end up doing for a backpacking trip. Read More …
Some birding and photography at a wildlife refuge in early spring. Read More …
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 …
I saw a Pasque flower. Spring is here. Read More …
The financial woes of two outdoor retail stores and thoughts on today’s outdoor commerce market. Read More …
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 …
A backpacking trip for May 1st weekend. Fresh powder, winter-like conditions and beautiful terrain. Read More …
A lightweight, durable and compact trowel for doing what needs to be done. Useful in more popular backcountry areas. Read More …
A brief explanation of what is “rotten snow”. And why it is best to not plan on extended travel in these conditions. Read More …
There was only one incident where I ever felt threatened by a wild animal. Where? In the “wilds” of Rhode Island. Read More …
A few hours in the foothills with my camera? It means looking for spring wildflowers. Read More …
The Land and Water Conservation Fund was reinstated. A victory for the outdoors! Read More …
Some gear concepts boggle the mind for three-season backpacking. Why are they so popular? A very opinionated list. Read More …
How to plan, have a measure of safety but still have a sense of discovery when outdoors? Read More …
A spring snow storm is a bridge between the seasons. Read More …
It has been a fun three years of beer, trails and nonsense, but it is time for me to move on. Read More …