As a kid growing up, if there are trees around there is an innate need to climb them. But, kids are often thwarted . . . the first branch is too high, the trunk is too smooth or too broad to shinny...
If you are snowbound in the winter, it’s time to get out and go camping! Today, I’d like to share with you a couple videos that give a realistic view of what you can expect when...
While many of the articles in the eMagazine discuss places that are far removed from the big city, where you live can also have a big impact on the availability of recreational opportunities,...
Today, I’d like to ask your support for The Children & Nature Network (C&NN). C&NN invests in change makers to build networks that support the health and vitality of...
Do you want to get outdoors more, get more exercise, enjoy more fresh air or participate more in any of the types of activities we discuss here at EXPLORE? It’s not that hard to do these...
If you happen to live where it’s still cold enough, ice skating can be a great outdoor adventure. As a kid, my weak ankles didn’t help me as an ice skater, but with a hockey stick in...
Last February I aimed you at Kerry “Cyndi Loppers” Stewart’s blog “Cat’s Don’t Camp”. At that time she was planning to through-hike the Appalachian Trail. If you have...
Natalie Pastor is an outdoor enthusiast, blogger and an adventurer. She says: I’ve always been an outdoors fan, but didn’t get really excited about it until a 7 day canoe trip in...
Frankly, I enjoy cross country skiing (XC) more than snowshoeing. It takes a little more skill, but getting through the countryside is much faster and requires significantly less energy per mile...
Snowshoeing is a great winter activity for families or anyone that wants to extend the hiking season through the winter. It takes very little skill to use modern snowshoes. They are designed to...