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GeoTrekking

GeoTrekking

If you are a geologist or have an interest in geology or just head out with the idea of exploring the geology of an area, you are GeoTrekking.

The First 40 Miles

The First 40 Miles

Heather Legler is a novice backpacker, but her husband Josh began backpacking as a Boy Scout years ago. Heather says: “I haven’t solo hiked the Pacific Crest Trail or sawed off a frost-bitten limb with a credit card. I have never eaten raw squirrel meat or slept under a blanket of pine needles and steaming […]

Urban Exploration

Urban Exploration

I’d like to propose another urban exploration opportunity – exploration of old logging railroads and logging camps. The evidence of these man-made structures is scattered around the forest lands of the American west.

Bouldering

Bouldering

Bouldering is free climbing without a rope to catch you. Fortunately, the sport stays relatively close to the ground.

Born to Explore TV

Born to Explore TV

We reviewed Richard Wiese’s book Born to Explore: How to be a Backyard Adventurer several years ago. Wiese is also the host of an ABC TV (USA) show entitled Born to Explore that airs Saturday mornings. Now in its fourth season, the show has Wiese leading us on some fabulous expeditions around the world. Each episode is . . .

Winter Hammock Camping

Winter Hammock Camping

One way to camp in the winter is to use a hammock. A hammock has the advantage of getting you off the ground when sleeping and thus it reduces the chance of getting wet – if you do it correctly.

5 Reasons to Love Winter Camping

5 Reasons to Love Winter Camping

Winter camping requires a bit more skill than summer camping due to the potential for dangerous conditions associated with temperature and snow. Nonetheless, many people love winter camping. Here are five reasons:

Coasteering

Coasteering

It’s a new term to me – “coasteering”.  It’s a sport that combines adventure and exploration in a mixture of ocean swimming, rock climbing (without ropes), caving, jumping and diving and about anything else you might need to do to explore the rough and high energy interface between ocean and land – without a boat […]

The Nation’s Christmas Tree

The Nation’s Christmas Tree

The first Christmas program was held at the General Grant Tree in 1925.  President Calvin Coolidge designated the General Grant Tree as the Nation’s Christmas Tree on April 28, 1926 and a program has been held there every year since then. Each year on the 2nd Sunday of December, the Sanger Chamber of Commerce hosts the […]

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