During the final stretch of summer, it’s useful to be reminded of the important of water safety. Whether you are out on the water kayaking, boating or fishing, you should always put safety first by never underestimating weather, water conditions or the value of a life jacket. No matter what kind of water you are [...]
Xero Shoes is a company that’s been making minimalist footwear since 2009. This also happens the be the same year that the book Born To Run by Christopher McDougall hit the stands. I read it, and like many others, was convinced to give barefoot running a try. To my surprise, shedding shoes as much as [...]
When it comes to trail bars, the taste may be a plus, but what really matters is caloric density. When every ounce matters, you want something that’s going to give you the nutrients you need for lasting energy. Clif Bar If you were to go into your decision knowing next to nothing about trail bars, [...]
A good knife is an essential part of any camping kit, and according to some reviewers, the best (or only) way to get a good one is to spend upwards of a hundred dollars. That’s a lot of money for something you could lose, or that you may only use a couple of times a [...]
Politics isn’t for everyone. In fact, it’s the reason why some of us spend so much time in the woods. But finally, there’s some good news out of DC that’ll make sure the woods are still there to run screaming into. Earlier this week, a bipartisan bill, known as the Great American Outdoors Act, was [...]
Now that it’s summer, many are out on the water with their boats and it’s common to see recreational boats being filled up at gas stations. However, many don’t know the correct fuel type for boats – and making sure the right fuel gets in the boat’s tank isn’t always assured. Data reports that about [...]
COVID-19 is leading to more and more people outdoors and out on the water, all trying to have fun in a safe way. There are paddlers on the water and people enjoying a day on the water in their boat. The question is, what are these two groups doing this season to safely share more [...]
If there has ever been a summer for bike picnics, it’s this one. Many of the ways we usually recreate haven’t been available, but we still want to get outside to relax with friends. Bike picnics are the answer! Bikes make it easy to find a perfect spot in the park, away from other folks. [...]
I’ve always been fascinated by amphibious vehicles. When I was 12 years old, I saw one of those amphibious cars pull up to the boat launch and zoom away on the lake. #Mindblown. Then a few years back, we had those jet ski ATV things appear, which I was also enthralled with. And, in case [...]
If there has ever been a summer for bike picnics, it’s this one. Many of the ways we usually recreate haven’t been available, but we still want to get outside to relax with friends. Bike picnics are the answer! Bikes make it easy to find a perfect spot in the park, away from other folks. [...]
