Beauty in the Ordinary
Do you look for beauty in the ordinary things of life? It’s easy to take “ordinary” beauty for granted. But it’s out there, and will enrich our souls if we …
Discipleship
Active outdoor women know the outdoors provides an ideal environment for discipleship! Spiritual, physical, mental, emotional—all are involved in outdoor adventures.
Good News about Moderate Exercise and Longevity
(Updated 1/12/22) Here’s some very good news about the connection between regular moderate exercise and longevity—not just a longer life, but a more enjoyable life! If you really don’t like …
10 Top Reasons to Use Trekking Poles [Video]
Casual day hikers don’t commonly use trekking poles here in the US…and least not yet. I understand they’ve been common in Europe for many years, though. Why? What are we …
Camping Cabins: A Great Alternative to Motels & Tents
Camping cabins can be a great alternative when traveling or for a camping trip—even if your family already has a tent or pop-up camper like we do. The idea behind …
Snowshoe Your Favorite Summer Hiking Trails
Snowshoeing on hiking trails is a super workout and one of the best ways to enjoy winter. We’ll cover a few specific trails in Minnesota in this post. But you …
Gear-Up for the Coming Cold Weather!
For many of us, moving into autumn means moving into cold weather. That doesn’t have to mean hibernation!! I’ve found there are two major factors in not retreating indoors during …
Bear Safety: Grizzly Bear Territory
Some of North America’s most magnificent mountain ranges and national parks are prime grizzly bear habitat. That doesn’t mean be scared away. But learn to be bear aware and practice …
Dynamic vs. Static Stretching: What You Need to Know
Whether it’s a daily workout or an occasional activity like a hike, bike ride or paddle, it’s important to prepare our muscles. In the old days, when I was in …
Snowshoeing: How to Get Started
Snowshoeing is one of the most accessible outdoor winter activities. It’s also one of the easiest to get started in. No athletic ability is required—if you can walk, you can …
Fall Camping: What Do You Need to Know?
Fall is a wonderful time for camping. If you live in the south, the temps are finally cooling off. If you live in the north it’s an especially beautiful time …