Featured Articles
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Weekend Getaway: Mount Washington Valley In The “Off” Season
13 May 2011 7:28 AM | No CommentsThis so-called "Off Season" is a wonderful opportunity for a weekend getaway. Lodging prices are as low as they get, there’s plenty to do and fewer people to share with.
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Spring/Summer/Fall For Whitewater Rafting
23 April 2011 3:11 PM | No CommentsWhitewater rafting is pure sensory overload, a wild rollercoaster ride with smiles guaranteed.
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Sleeping Warm In Unexpected Cold
07 March 2011 7:57 PM | No CommentsWhen the temperature drops WAY below what you planned for, you can still have a warm, comfortable night.
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Tick . . . Tick . . .Tick: Keeping Ticks Away
21 May 2010 7:25 AM | No CommentsThese simple steps can help you avoid tick bites and tick borne diseases.
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How To: Creating Camp Firewood
13 November 2009 12:29 AM | 5 CommentsHauling in firewood makes absolutely no sense, especially when you are camped in a forest where there are dead and downed branches and trees around.
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Bare Ground Archive
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How To: Winter Cycling In Safety And Comfort
Posted on January 26, 2010 | 2 CommentsWinter cycling can be fun, safe, and comfortable...with some planning! -
How To: Backpacking In Autumn
Posted on October 2, 2009 | 1 CommentLate September and October are the best time of year for backpacking: Warm days, nights cool enough to make a campfire and a warm sleeping bag welcome, few bugs around to bug you . . . -
How To: Backpacking Camping Checklist
Posted on September 25, 2009 | 2 CommentsThis is the basic list we use whether we are going with backpacks, kayaks, canoes or cars, for one night or many . . . -
Many Ways To Move . . .
Posted on August 21, 2009 | No CommentsIt’s easy to get lost in yearning for the things I can’t do. All the things I like to do at this time of year are off limits until this injury heals. The good part of this injury is that it should heal completely—if I just give it some time. But in a way, the very fact that it’s temporary creates it’s own problems. -
Salty Kayaking
Posted on July 24, 2009 | No CommentsMy sweetheart Marilyn had tried canoeing, definitely didn’t like it, and was content to watch me paddle away . . . -
Stearns Dog Life Jacket
Posted on July 15, 2009 | No CommentsMy dog Chester is old, a rotten swimmer, and he's skinny and can't float. But...he loves going out in the kayak with me. -
How To: Gear Up For Camping Season
Posted on April 10, 2009 | No CommentsThere’s no cheaper way to enjoy time away from home, than to camp out in a tent. -
How To: Learn To (Nordic) Walk
Posted on November 14, 2008 | No CommentsThe first time I heard about Nordic Walking, I made three assumptions. All three were wrong . . . -
How To: Camp Hygiene Basics
Posted on July 25, 2008 | No CommentsKeeping things clean in the backcountry isn’t that hard. So don’t let personal hygiene fears keep you from exploring.
