How Does God Speak to Us? How About Through Hiking Machu Picchu
For us outdoor lovers, God often speaks to us in and through our experiences in nature. That’s what Emilie O’Connor found this summer when she hiked to Machu Picchu. God …
Sharon Brodin
Hiking at Niagara Falls State Park
Niagara Falls is, if not the most, is certainly one of North America’s most dramatic water features. The hiking trail system in the state park there brings you up-close-and-personal to …
Ride a Bike for the Best Mackinac Island Experience
Mackinac Island, Michigan is a truly unique place…and seeing it by bike is the best way to experience it! First, let’s get the pronunciation right. It’s “MackiNAW” not “MackiNACK” despite …
Camping in Theodore Roosevelt National Park
There are several camping options in Theodore Roosevelt National Park (TRNP)—two campgrounds, one horse camping area and backcountry camping. The campsites in all of these areas are primitive, meaning there …
Hiking Theodore Roosevelt National Park
Theodore Roosevelt National Park in the North Dakota Badlands isn’t as well known or traveled as Badlands National Park in neighboring South Dakota. That’s a big plus for those who …
Book Review: The Paddleboard Bible
While it’s true the best way to learn an activity is by doing it, The Paddleboard Bible: The Complete Guide to Stand-Up Paddleboarding by Dave Price is a great resource …
Hocking Hills: Hiking Old Man’s Cave Loop
My daughter, Jamie, and I wanted to swing by Hocking Hills State Park in southeast Ohio on a recent road trip to West Virginia. We learned the main attraction in …
The Joys of Multi-Generational Outdoor Adventure
Back in September my 26-year old daughter, Jamie, and her friend, Emilie, 28, started to plan a Boundary Waters canoe trip. Before I knew it, they invited me to go, …
Gear Review: P-Kits, Women’s Bathroom Solution
P-Kits is a perfect example of a woman starting a business to fulfill a need she had herself, to the benefit of outdoor-loving women everywhere! [Technically, this article isn’t a …
Gear Review: Marmot PreCip Jacket
This is my go-to jacket for so many outdoor activities: hiking, paddling, biking, camping, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing. Even though it’s a shell, it’s windproof and waterproof, and all I need …