Protecting our Public Lands
The federal government owns 47% of the land in the West. There's pressure to lower that percentage, not just in the West, but nationwide....
The Role of the Outdoors in the Life of a Family
When we started this website in 2008, one of my sons was 15 and the other 18. They were still kids, and the way I thought of the role of...
Family Mountaineering Adventure
A week ago yesterday, I made my way West to Colorado to transport gear and get a jumpstart on acclimatization at 11,300 feet. I knew...
A Legacy we cannot Lose
It is a fairly safe assumption that if you are reading this post, you are someone who values the outdoors. Given that common ground,...
Little Lost Creek Trail - South HWY B to HWY EE Trail
Hilly terrain, outstanding views, wildlife, and wilderness await you at Little Lost Creek Conservation area in NW Warren County in Missouri
Lizard Rock Trail - Reifsneider State Forest and Conservation Area - Warren County, MO
Reifsneider State Forest and Lizard Rock Trail are a nice walk through the woods, and a great way to get in a short jaunt through some beaut
Daniel Boone Memorial Forest Trail
Daniel Boone Memorial State Forest (Conservation Area) has a pretty awesome 7 mile hiking trail in virtual wilderness solitude.
Hike in the Tallgrass
I had a chance to get out with my two sons for a quick hike in the Flint Hills of Kansas the other day. It's kind of hard to beat a 50...
Wilderness a necessary ingredient for perspective...at least for this guy!
Since anyone who reads this is likely a pretty smart guy or gal, politics are probably making you a little nauseous right now. Not much...
Blackstone Dash Outdoor Grill Review
I recently purchased the Blackstone Dash Grill as a replacement for the Weber propane grill that I used at home and on camping trips for...
