Whether you’re car camping or going for a big hike in the backcountry, one thing’s for sure: You’ll need to eat! When you are camping, your cooking ability and the quality of your food can still be premium with the ideal camping kitchen setup. If you are car camping, you’ll have the luxury of a …
Birds are amazing animals. They come in an astonishing variety of shapes, sizes, and colors. Yet despite this diversity, all birds share some essential traits: they have two wings (some also have a tail), beaks for eating and nesting, feathers for insulation and flying, and hollow bones for lightness. There’s no better way to explore …
I still remember buying my first kayak several years ago. Until then, I never really had to think much about which one to grab—I just hopped into whatever was floating at the family cabin. When I finally decided to buy my own, the number of choices was overwhelming. I wanted four different kayaks, none of …
Biking is one of the most popular recreational activities worldwide. You can do it to compete, to stay in great shape, or simply to get around faster than walking. No matter where you explore, you will probably find access to bike paths or trails, and it is a great way to see a lot of …
So you want to start hiking? I endorse the idea! A hiking hobby will open up exploration opportunities you didn’t even know were all around you, and give something interesting to do as often as you want. A quick trip to a hiking shop, though, will leave you with the impression that the only way …
Fly fishing is a challenging sport that adds an element of connectivity between the angler, the setting, and the fish. It is a fun and energetic way to fish, and one where you are going to really be active. It allows you to be close to nature and to use your brains and skill to …
Being out in the woods, whether you are hiking, fly fishing, paddling, or just exploring, can make for some of the most memorable days of your life. Maybe you are finding that new trout hole, or the view you haven’t seen before makes it all worth it. With all of the benefits, there are a …
I love getting out and hiking, in fact I try to do it as much as I can. Every once-in-a-while, though, I twist my ankle or take a spill and it reminds me that hiking is not a completely harmless activity. You can hurt yourself. Don’t let that stop you, but be aware of the …
