Take a Hike on National Trails Day
Have you ever noticed a tree that had fallen across a trail and was cut away so that hikers could pass by? Volunteers regularly take to the trails after storms… Read more »
Author Archives: OutdoorZ.Life
Backyard Birds – Cardinals
Our Audobon, squirrel-proof bird feeder is the destination of choice for a variety of birds. The Northern Cardinal is always a favorite. “The male Northern Cardinal is perhaps responsible for… Read more »
Hiking in Spring – Redemption and Waterfalls
One early Saturday morning in spring, my wife looked at me and asked, “Where should we hike today?” We discussed hiking around a local lake that we both enjoy visiting…. Read more »
4 Types of Training on Local Hiking Trails
After my wife and I scheduled a visit to Yosemite and Sequoia National Parks, we agreed that an increase to our weekly hiking mileage was in order to prepare for… Read more »
Bluebirds are back!
Last year we placed six birdhouses around our yard. Two hang from branches, three are on tree trunks, and one bluebird house is on a post in the ground. We… Read more »
You can Complete a 5K!
So, you don’t think of yourself as a runner? Maybe you stopped running years ago. Perhaps you are carrying some extra weight. Maybe you have bad knees. Perhaps…well, you get… Read more »
Snowman Disappearance!
We are now within a week of Spring and the snow is almost gone where we live. Sure, there can still be a snowstorm or two, but it seems appropriate… Read more »
Outdoors Recon: A Sunday Drive and Adventure Planning
Outdoors reconnaissance trips can pave the way for greater accomplishments and more adventures. When our daughters were younger, and the winter weather made getting outdoors more difficult, my wife and… Read more »
Party in the back, business up front
A commercial for Ford Trucks ends with a voice saying, “whatever party you got going on in the back, we got the business up front.” This comes after hearing the… Read more »
-10 Degrees: Tips for Hiking in Cold Weather
Our house was making some unusual noises as the structure dealt with temperatures falling from the mid-40’s to 5 degrees a few weeks ago. The next day, there was a… Read more »