If the thought of telling your kids to sleep in the backyard seems absurd, ruminate on the idea for a couple minutes. Take a moment to consider the extent of modern parents’ handholding. If you are like most parents, aunts and uncles, you are a bit of a...
Unexpected surprises are the “magic” of hiking. Venture out for a hike and you are nearly guaranteed to see something new and interesting. As every veteran hiker knows, wayward adventurers expect the unexpected. In some cases, those surprises take the form...
“Live in each season as it passes; breathe the air, drink the drink, taste the fruit, and resign yourself to the influence of the earth.” – Henry David Thoreau In Dream Catcher, a tell-all book by Margaret Salinger, the author shared a tidbit of wisdom served up by...
Boating is likely the most dangerous thing you do next to driving your car. It’s easy to forget about the threats that lurk below when you are basking in the sun on your boat. Take the proper precautions and you’ll remain safe and secure on the water. Here’s how to...
Surf the web and you’ll find a fissure emerging among bike owners: half enjoy traditional bicycling while the other half are leaning toward high-tech e-bikes. Some have fully pivoted to e-bikes, trading in their non-motorized bicycles for speedy electronic...
Think quick! A bear is staring you down from less than 20 feet away. What do you do? If you are like most people, your first thought is to run away as fast as you can. That’s the worst thing you can do when a bear is eyeing you down. Instead of...
When was the last time you spent an hour or more in a natural setting away from electronics? For most, the answer to this question is months or even years. It seems we’ve collectively made a Faustian bargain, trading time in nature for electronic...
Fishing has been democratized thanks to the easy-to-use spincast rod. Simply press a button and it releases the line. It’s that easy. Though the traditional baitcast reel isn’t nearly as user-friendly, it has merits of its own. This is your inside...
The topic of hunting likely brings images of rifles and day-long expeditions to mind. If you are new to hunting, don’t be intimidated. There’s no need to invest a significant amount of time, energy or money in the experience. Choose small game hunting and...
