Coming up tomorrow night (February 5, 2015/7:00-9:00 pm) at True Heights Equipment Outfitters near Dayton is a free presentation via the Dayton Backpacker’s Campfire. Bicycling Pittsburgh to D.C. From the event description: Presenters: Mike and Vickie Staley. You are welcome to join us on our 335 mile bicycle adventure from Pittsburgh to Washington DC. The trail…
Another last-minute plug here. I went to a great presentation at True Heights Equipment Outfitters in Dayton, OH the other night and I’ll be going again tonight to watch a presentation from Lucy about her trip on the John Muir Trail. For more information check out the event listing at True Heights Equipment Outfitters. If…
It started with a can of soup. I was 4 years old. My sister and brothers were at the cool place they got to go every day while I stayed home with Mom. It was called “school,” but to me it was the greatest place on the planet because it was somewhere I couldn’t go….
For the first time I’m participating in the GoPetFriendly.com pet blogger challenge. Below are my responses 1. How long have you been blogging? And, for anyone stopping by for the first time, please give us a quick description of what your blog is about. I’ve been blogging since late 2000. My main focus is enjoying the outdoors…
Last night I attended a presentation by 2014 Appalachian Trail Thru-Hiker Jesse “The Viking” Swensgard. Jesse is a USAF veteran who thru-hiked via the Warrior Hike “Walk Off The War” program. The idea behind Walk Off The War is to assist combat veterans transition to civilian life through the therapeutic nature of long-distance hiking. Warrior…
I recently completed an Owner Review of the Wolf Packs Banzai dog pack for BackpackGearTest.org. Ranger and Halo used their packs on over 100 miles of recent adventures. Check it out here.
Appalachian Trail Approach Trail–Springer Mountain May 27-28, 2014 May 27 We arrived at our car campsite in Amicalola Falls State Park around midnight after 4 days of traveling from my home in Ohio to Louisiana for a 2-day dog show, then Mississippi to visit friends (including a crawfish boil!) before getting back on the road….
SPARCS is an organization dedicated to scientific research and debate regarding canine behavior. This year the topics include aggression and conflict, personality and temperament, and science in training. The speakers will touch on topics such as why different breeds act differently, neuroscience of behaviors, neurochemistry of behavior and motivation, temperament and personality (both canine and…
I recently completed an owner review of the Jetboil Crunchit butane canister recycling tool for BackpackGearTest.org. Check it out here.
Entries are open for a very cool event in Ohio. The Tour de Donut. I rode in this “race” last year and had a blast. I rode the 16-mile route. I finished in about the middle of my class, as expected, and toward the back of the pack of all riders, also as expected. I…
