Reading Time: 6 minutes 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 little snow on the ground, and my weather app reported -10 degrees with wind chill factored in; I decided to […]
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Reading Time: 2 minutes 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 substance that exists in all three phases as gas, liquid, and solid under normal circumstances on Earth.” (World of Earth Science) Hiking in
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Reading Time: 8 minutes 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 of the market by creating kayaks for all skill levels and uses. My wife and I enjoy our two sit-on-top kayaks and two
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Reading Time: 4 minutes “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 beats just walking in the woods and through fields and not seeing anything. Grandma will be fine!” And with those now-famous last words,
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Reading Time: 3 minutes 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 locations and more, easily come to mind, but then add unobstructed views of the Manhattan skyline to the description and you may be
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Reading Time: 6 minutes 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 did these circumstances align with that goal? Just like a car whose tires are out of alignment, adjustments and modifications
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Reading Time: 3 minutes 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 explore. I had no idea the day would end with new friends and William Shakespeare. We eventually decided to visit Ken
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Reading Time: < 1 minute “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 that I have kayaked or canoed on. How many of us have come across a littered fire ring, bottles and
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Reading Time: 4 minutes Looking for an easy hike at Lacawac Sanctuary? The Lake Lacawac Trail is just over a mile and provides a hiker with many natural wonders. No time for a long hike An afterthought adventure turned into an exciting exploration on a weekend in October. With little time to spare, my
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Reading Time: 2 minutes Mt. Tammany’s Red Dot Trail vs. Rocky Mountain hikes? Thinking about the Rocky Mountains conjures up inspiring and positive thoughts. Rugged and majestic are the first words that enter my mind. Colorado’s Mount Ebert is the highest Rocky Mountain summit in North America topping out at 14,439 feet above sea
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