Our dogs are living beings that are better equipped than we are for the outdoors. Their fur seems to do a better job keeping them warm in the cold and not too warm in the heat. Their claws and four feet give them amazing traction and balance. Their senses, sight, smell and hearing are much […]
What is a Hike?
What is a Hike? My answer is that what is intended by the word “hike” is anything ranging from a walk to a climb, typically on natural terrain ranging from dirt paths to trickier surfaces such as rocks, scree, tree roots, and even streams. Usually, a hike is longer than a walk. It could be […]
Take a Hike
Start Hiking – Whether for the Beginner or Later-in-life Health-Seeker Hiking is a great workout that is fun and feels nothing like a grind in the gym. It builds (or at least preserves) muscles and promotes cardiovascular health. Here are some starter suggestions—more will come in later newsletters and blog entries. If you have health […]
The Bigger Hike
For those of you who agree with the Pacific Crest Trail Association banner and are up for, or have begun, longer hikes…