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 »
Category: Adventure
-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 »
Winter Water Wonders
By Charlie Anderson There are many advantages to hiking in winter. One of the neatest advantages is being able to observe water in its different states. “Water is the only… Read more »
I wonder how far I can kayak?
By Charlie Anderson Kayaking is one of my favorite outdoor activities. I frequent many local lakes and non-whitewater rivers. In recent years, kayak manufacturers have catered to the specific needs… Read more »
Grandma’s First Appalachian Trail Adventure
By Suzanne Simmons “Grandma will be fine. There’s a slight incline at the beginning, but it’s short and then the trail levels out. It goes to a good overlook, which… Read more »
Trails, Miles of Beaches, Cactus, and… the Manhattan Skyline
By Susan Anderson Where do your thoughts travel when you read the words walking trails, miles of beaches and cactus? California, Cabo San Lucas, Aruba, Australia, or maybe Spain? These… Read more »
Guaranteed 10k Personal Best
Despite being a little overweight, out of shape, and limping through airports on business trips due to knee pain; I had a desire to run a 10k trail race. How… Read more »
The OutdoorZ Turns Strangers into Friends
After enjoying a relaxing Saturday breakfast and my second cup of coffee, I asked my wife what she wanted to do with our day. She started listing places we could… Read more »
“Leave No Trace” is for Rivers too
“Leave no trace” signs often appear at campsites and at the beginning of hiking trails. But what about waterways? I don’t recall seeing a similar sign at put-ins on rivers… Read more »
Wonders can be found if we just explore
An afterthought adventure turned into an exciting exploration on a weekend in October. With little time to spare, my wife and I decided to take a quick diversion into the… Read more »