Off the Main Roads: Rewilding 101 …
In our every day lives of texting, Twitter, Instagram and Angry Birds, we often don’t take the time to peel our eyes away from...
Off the main roads: Leading a group hike …
You’ve been asked to lead a large group of your friends out into the wilderness. Holy responsibility, Batman. What do you do? Don’t panic....
Off the Main Roads: What’s eating you? …
Every day spent hiking out in our forest brings more mysteries to be answered. This week let’s explore some partially “parasitic” partnerships that have...
Off the main roads: Pine pop quiz …
Have you ever asked yourself …
Why do pines have both big and teeny, tiny cones?
The answer lies in the basic biology of pine...
Off the main roads: Have you ever wondered? …
Hiking around these mountains you may see all sorts of things in nature that just seem designed to boggle the mind.
1. Why is your...
Off the main roads: Outdoor skills from local experts …
One of the best ways I’ve found to get myself outside and enjoying nature is to take up a new outdoor skill.
While some people...
Off the Main Roads: Hiking gear, time to retire? …
It’s supported you loyally throughout the years, but bringing worn-out gear into the back country can do you far more harm than good.
Here’s a...
Off the main roads: The five Ws of outdoor exploration …
The five Ws of outdoor exploration …
Take a walk with your kids in the wild and discover some of the incredible plants and creatures...
Off the main roads: Be found faster …
Admit it, you’re lost. It’s a scary feeling, especially if you’ve been out for more than one day, even more so if you have...
Off the main roads, Tips: Big hikes for little ones …Oct. 10, 2013
A recent hike with my exuberant little niece made me think of how important it is to get your kids out into nature. Here...