Backpacking: It’s about the journey!

“The old school of thought would have you believe that you’d be a fool to take on nature without arming yourself with every conceivable measure of safety and comfort under the sun. But that isn’t what being in nature is all about. Rather, it’s about feeling free, unbounded, shedding the distractions and barriers of our civilization—not bringing them with us.” ― Ryel Kestenbaum, The Ultralight Backpacker: The Complete Guide to Simplicity and Comfort on the Trail

 

First Backpacking Trip: Ruth Lake

First Backpacking Trip: Ruth Lake

I can’t tell you what to expect on your first backpacking trip.  I can tell you what to expect if you are camping with or near scouts. This is what happened the first time I went backpacking with my scout troop. I started my outdoor adventure at a young age.  I had a...

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Lake Powell’s Famed Double Arch Collapses

Lake Powell’s Famed Double Arch Collapses

The sudden collapse of “Double Arch” over Lake Powell on August 8 serves as a stark reminder of the impermanence of even the most enduring natural formations. The cause of the collapse of this renowned arch, which dates back to either the Triassic or Jurassic periods,...

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Fixing The Recreation.gov Permit System

Fixing The Recreation.gov Permit System

How You Fix the Recreation.Gov Permit System Every year thousands of people pay a minimal fee for a chance to use ‘public lands.’ The idea of ‘public lands’ amuses me. They are public lands, and this means they belong to everyone. This isn’t true. It means everyone...

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CBD Oil For Pets From Green Pet Shop CBD Review

CBD Oil For Pets From Green Pet Shop CBD Review

BACKSTORY CBD For Pets or anything related to the cannabis industry was about the last thing I was ever going to use on my dogs. Everyone who knows me, and I mean really knows me, knows that marijuana, cannabis, weed, yappy, or whatever it is called these days is so...