Junior Needs Your Help! It’s an Outdoor Adventure Revolution! “Calling all parents… Join the Revolution!” It’s time to declare war on obesity, anti-socialism, asthmatic syndromes and moral confusion. I am sure this topic will upset many, however, if you are reading this blog, chances are you will agree since you are, most likely, outdoor enthusiasts as well. Studies over the past ten years have clearly illustrated the decline of outdoor activities by children by ... Read Full Story

Winter Wonderland Talk to regular campers and hikers and you will most certainly hear complaints about poison ivy, mosquitoes, thick brush, dry creeks and crowded campsites. Yet, you will also hear just how much they enjoyed the experience in spite of all the discomforts. Here is my latest challenge! Winter Camping… perhaps your most memorable experience if done properly with a bit of pre-planning. Consider the advantages. No brush, no leaves means great views. You can literally see for... Read Full Story

Geocaching! Button your pants, get off the couch, stop complaining that your miserable because you ate too much! It’s time to get outdoors with that new GPS Device you got for Christmas and put it to use the “Healthy” way. What better time to join the fastest growing outdoor activity, Geocaching? Like hiking? Enjoy a brisk walk in the park? Need a place to get away with the family, pet or friends? It’s easy and with the right outdoor equipment, can be an exhilarating e... Read Full Story

Spot Satellite Messenger Just days before the start of Winter and already, the snow blowers are roaring, the chiropractors are busy and the snow plows are humming down the street. The weather forecasters are calling for another extreme snow season, perhaps worse than last year. That’s great for the outdoor adventurers however, and you can rest assured that they will be out in masses this Winter. Hopefully, this season will be different in one respect… safety. Last year (2007-2008... Read Full Story

SOS Gift Certificates I feel your pain! You’ve been together for years, you consistently struggle to find the perfect gift. But, with each passing year, the choices become more and more difficult. He already has that, how can she possibly need another pair of shoes, etc., etc., etc. Perhaps you know they want a new GPS device. But which one? Do they want a GPS device that mounts in the car, one that is a handheld? How about one that is waterproof, or a GPS specifically for geocachi... Read Full Story

Disasters The times: they are a changin’! “Where were you when…” no longer applies to extremely isolated events. I can remember years ago when someone started a question with where were you meant “when JFK was shot, or MLK or maybe Bobby Kennedy. However, if you ask the question today, it could mean a number of events over a short period of time: Katrina, tsunami, the World Trade Center, the 2007 deep freeze, the California earthquake, Mt. St. Helen’s... Read Full Story

The Perfect Tree! What better time to introduce the younguns to their first true outdoor adventure than “finding that perfect Christmas tree”? One of my fondest memories is tromping through the snowy woods with my Dad, Mom, brother and sister, saw in hand. In fact, I can’t remember ever having been in the woods until that day looking for the family Christmas Tree. It was the weekend after Thanksgiving and Mom had already pulled the Christmas decorations from the attic.... Read Full Story

Vapor AF Expedition Stove Introducing Brunton’s award winning Vapor AF Expedition Stove! That’s right, the winner of the prestigious Outside Magazine’s “Gear of the Year”, Backpacker’s “Editor’s Choice” and Popular Science’s “Best of What’s New” awards. Only the most major awards given to innovative products in their respective categories. If I sound excited, it’s for good cause. I have been trying to fin... Read Full Story

Camera Built for the Elements! The perfect “postal” camera! Shoots through rain, sleet or snow! Actually, under water too! You probably wonder why an outdoor adventure blog would include a post on a digital camera the size of your palm. I believe you will understand before much longer. Along with my numerous outdoor adventures is photography. I particularly enjoy digital cameras because of the flexibility of producing the final product. With a little help from Santa, I’... Read Full Story

Carabiner Tool With the popularity of the carabiner in today’s world, chances are that you have one for some use and don’t realize what it is called. If you do, then you realize just how incredibly “handy” they are. Personally, I know that I have at least a dozen around the house and use them for just about anything that requires a clip or keyring. I have actually manipulated outdoor gear, clothing and gadgets that I carry into the outdoors just to have a place t... Read Full Story