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: < 1 minute It’s cold and snowing…time to get OutdoorZ. Check out outdoors short stories and articles to keep you motivated: Winter Water Wonders, Grandma’s First Appalachian Trail Adventure, and The First Snow and Santa was not Thrilled. Visit the Top 10 List to see what people are visiting the most.
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: 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 With Thanksgiving just one week away, my weather app predicted afternoon snow in the Northeast of the United States. The forecast likely generated a variety of reactions. Many people, I would guess, faced this news with a little dismay as winter weather sets in with its darker, colder, and yes
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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: 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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Reading Time: 5 minutes Spending time outdoors benefits the body, mind, and soul. Hiking is one of my favorite outdoor activities. It encourages an appreciation for creation and nature, provides a break from the day-to-day routine, recharges our physical and mental batteries and is a great fitness activity. “Beyond exercise, just spending time in
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