
The scourge of Rec DOT gov
Recreation DOT gov gets managed by the multi-billion dollar DC beltway firm of Booz-Allen-Hamilton. And here’s why I think it’s awful. Read More …
Recreation DOT gov gets managed by the multi-billion dollar DC beltway firm of Booz-Allen-Hamilton. And here’s why I think it’s awful. Read More …
Some thoughts about the Seventh Principle of Leave No Trace: “Be Considerate of Other Visitors.” Read More …
A couple of weekends of hiking, camping, and ambling as Joan continues to get better. Read More …
With Joan feeling better but still not 100%, we went to a quiet place between other, more well-known sites. Read More …
Some skiing with friends and then taking it easy with Joan. Read More …
A look at Nortiv8’s “Men’s Waterproof Hiking Boots Outdoor Shoes” or light hiking boots. Budget-minded boots similar to the HiTec Altitudes I’ve worn for years. Read More …
Are you interested in looking over and reviewing a headlamp? Sunblesa is currently looking for testers. Read More …
An overlook of “The Emerald Mile” during the 40th anniversary year of the events it depicts. Read More …
A mixed weekend of outdoor activities and catching up with friends. Read More …
We backpacked in a place generally populated with jeeps, UTVs, and MTBs. Except during a snowy January, we had this red rock wonderland to ourselves. Read More …
A weekend at home and enjoying more of our backyard. Read More …
Keeping it local and getting some custom gear with the sloppy weather. Read More …
A shorter weekend for backpacking before the potentially sloppy weather moved in for a holiday. Read More …
Joan looks at a base layer shirt designed by a woman for women and made in the USA. Read More …
The OXO scale makes the appropriate scale for the minimalist/ultralight backpacker – Inexpensive, easy, quick to use, effective, and has no batteries needed. Read More …
Over 100 images for your perusal. Mainly The Four Corners area, some from Nevada, the High Plains, and even a few from north of Banff. Updated Jan 2023 Read More …
Our version of a lazy weekend with truck camping,coffee in the morning, and hiking. Read More …
Another effective budget gear option from Etsy worth taking a look at it. Read More …
A long-term review of the West Desert Gear & Repair camera bag and an overlook at this cottage gear company’s work. Read More …
With some iffy weather due for the weekend, we went on a local hike that intrigued us for a while. Read More …