THE HEAT OF THE SUMMER
As summer progresses, so does the increase of heat. That’s a normal occurrence and it allows some time for our bodies to adjust. Even though …
OUTDOORS
MEDITATIONS ON STACKING FIREWOOD
Whenever I work on stacking firewood for the winter, I find myself at some point singing that 1960’s song, “I Fought the Law and the …
THE BENEFITS OF A GOOD WALK
“An early-morning walk is a blessing for the whole day.” ~ Henry David Thoreau There are a significant number of benefits to taking a walk …
PREPARATION FOR THE WILDERNESS
Recently I had the opportunity to attend part of a wilderness first aid (WFA) class. Upon reflection I think I have certified through a WFA …
A LATE WINTER CAMP
Recently I had the opportunity to gather with several friends in a late winter camp. This has been an annual event for many years with …
WANDERING THE WOODS, ONE WINTER AFTERNOON
There is a remarkable lack of snow this winter in the area where I live. Only about 2 feet of snow has fallen in total, …
READING THE WINTER OUTDOORS
Sometimes during the winter we want to go outdoors and engage in some kind of activity but it is impossible. Perhaps the temperature is dangerously …
GEAR FOR A WINTER WALK
Winter is a great time to be outside. The first reason is that there are no bugs! No snakes, either. Seriously, winter is a wonderful …
THE FIRST REAL SNOWFALL
As winter approaches and temperatures drop, sometimes we get what I like to call “nuisance snow”. That’s when about an inch of snow falls and …
THE OUTDOORS ON THE INTERNET
Some days I become frustrated with what seems to be the intrusion of technology into our lives. I can clearly remember a time when automobiles …
WINTER PHOTOGRAPHY TIPS
Where I live there is a joke that we have “11 months of winter and 1 month of bad sledding”. Of course, that’s not true …
THE JOYS OF NATURE OBSERVATION
Nature observation is one of my oldest hobbies. I started at a very young age with guidance from my father and an uncle. Often the …