THE CONTEST (Voting deadline: Sunday- click here to vote for Brian Rueb’s photo)Â I entered the ‘Canon photography in the parks’ contest before this past summer. I had no thoughts of winning. I entered because it was free, meaning I… Continue Reading
Part 1 of 2 Depending on who you ask, our current financial situation is nearing the bottom, but ready to turn around, going from bad to worse, or on the express train to the economic apocalypse. Regardless of where it’s… Continue Reading
My first experience hiking in the dark was in the 6th grade, at camp. To say I did not enjoy the experience is putting it lightly. In fact, the whole experience frightened me to the point that I vowed to… Continue Reading
If you’ve done any hiking or backpacking, inevitably you’ll come across dogs, running happily alongside their owner(s) enjoying the wonders of nature. Your thoughts will fall in one of three camps.  1)     What kind of crazy people bring pets… Continue Reading
Part 2 (Did you miss Part 1? Click here for: 9 basics of backpacking) To most people, backpacking with just the basics is a little scary. I like to add some extra items to ensure my trip is as pleasant… Continue Reading
Part 1 When the Earth was created, some of the most pristine and amazing places were situated in the most remote and out-of-the-way areas. As Earth continued to develop, some smart individuals opted to keep them this way, rather than… Continue Reading
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