iHome iBT35 Waterproof + Shockproof Wireless Stereo Speaker

We field tested the iHome iBT35 Waterproof + Shockproof Wireless Stereo Speaker during a weekend camping trip and it performed above our expectations. Here’s what we found. Appearance The iHome iBT35 is a relatively small speaker that is shaped like a rectangular box. The case color is black and it has blue accents. It’s the blue accents that really visually define the case [...]

iHome iBT9 Waterproof + Shockproof Wireless Stereo Speaker

We field tested the iHome iBT9 Waterproof + Shockproof Wireless Stereo Speaker during a weekend camping trip and it performed above our expectations. Here’s what we found. Appearance The iHome iBT9 is a mid-sized speaker that is shaped like a rectangular box. The case color is black and it has blue accents. It’s the blue accents that really visually define the case and makes [...]

5 Tips For Stargazing In A Kayak

You’re floating in middle of a lake in pitch dark. The only sound is the water quietly lapping the side of your boat. Above you, a blanket of stars that both inspire you and make you feel incredibly small at the same time. The other night my wife and I decided that it would be [...]

False Cape State Park Camping

The False Cape area could’ve gone in a completely different direction if it weren’t for foresight from the General Assembly in the mid-60’s. Now, this beautiful area is available for everyone to enjoy. We recently spoke with Kyle Barber, who’s the Park Manager at False Cape State Park. He shared with us the history of [...]

How to Predict the Weather From The Clouds

While there are nifty smart phone apps that can help you predict the weather conditions–there are times when you are traveling/camping and your smart phone runs out of power. Even worse than running out of power is being out of cell phone tower range–this can happen when you are hiking/camping/geocaching/etc. Friend, it’s high time to learn [...]

Vivobarefoot Trail Freak

Overview: Check out the new Vibram Trek Ascent. For Spring 2015 Vibram tried to get a little bit more of a wide variety of offerings in some of the other categories that they have outside of the running community. So what you’re looking at right here is a new casual hiking shoe that Vibram has, [...]

50 Campfires Book Review: Lassoing the Sun

If you decide to read only one book in celebration of the National Parks Service Centennial, “Lassoing the Sun“ by Mark Woods would be a solid choice. Left only with that endorsement, you will enjoy a pleasant, heart-warming surprise as you turn the pages long into the night, unable to put down the book. While [...]

Butler Overboot Review Feature

Butler Overboot Review

Have a kid that likes to get into the messiest of puddles, but hates to put on their rain boots? Butler Overboots are here to save the day! These cute candy colored weatherproof boots are designed to fit right over the top of any toddler or little kid’s shoes. They’re not only colorful and fun, [...]

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