They are after the smell My camping experience is in black bear areas (See: black bear), but when food and other aromatic substances are involved, even a black bear can cause havoc. I have no advice about confronting a grizzly. Incredibly, bears can smell intriguing odors right through sealed packages; this was not a surprise […]
Exercise is Good for Us
Whenever I come back from a long hike, and especially a climb to a mountain top, my friends are convinced there are drugs at summit because I come back with my spirits soaring. Lately more is being written about exercise and its impact on our brains. I have read that a good workout increases levels […]
More on Overnight Camping
For hikes that involve an overnight stay in the wilderness, preparing for a campout is the next step up into enjoying the outdoors even more. Campouts are a special time of connecting with nature and deepening friendships with your camping companions. To those who haven’t done much or any camping, it may sound like a […]
Backpacking and Camping
The next step up from hiking is backpacking, an adventure that blends hiking with backcountry camping. Backpacking broadens horizons to longer and more remote locations for a richer, more immersive outdoor experience. Key distinctions from day hiking are the length of the excursion and the size of your pack. A backpack needs to have life’s […]