It’s great to know there are some real dog friendly towns in Colorado, and Denver sure is one of them. There are motels and hotels and quality, quaint inns that cater to dogs and their owners. There is much for your furry friend to indulge in too, when you and your dog decide to hike […]

Dick Proenneke had a dream, and he had the courage to do what it took to make that dream a reality. He vowed to live alone in the wilderness, to live his life in a land that wasn’t touched by man and was still pristine and pure. He wanted to roam through a wilderness where […]

Bird watching is a very popular and addictive hobby not just in America, but all over the world.  The official name for bird watchers is “twitchers”.  One of the perks of being a twitcher is that the hobby is not very expensive and can be done anywhere.  The price of equipment is minimal or as […]

The definition of “wilderness” varies from person to person.  But, whether you are in the city or in the jungle, “wilderness” is where you are alone against whatever surroundings you find yourself stranded in.  When I was homeless in England, I lived over three years in the woods outside of Bath, England.  Part of the […]

Backpacking into the Canadian wilderness can be a lesson in solitude as there are thousands of square miles of untamed land waiting to be explored. However, it is highly recommended that a person never travel into the Canadian wilderness alone, as there are places as well as dangers from which one person may not be […]

There are many places around the world that are ideal for hiking; however, few can say that some of the most breathtaking trails are in their own backyard!  Hiking in the Grand Canyon is a very popular activity that many Americans pursue.  In fact, it is a popular destination for world travelers as well.  Prepare […]

Many people like to spend their time in the outdoors, relaxing in a hammock on the beach.  While this soothing experience is some people’s dream, other nature lovers prefer to be active, interacting with the world around them.  For these people, a hiking trip is the perfect outdoor experience.
While novice hikers might prefer to step […]

One of the most incredible landscapes on earth is right about the center of America.  The Rocky Mountain National Park is beautiful beyond words – which is going to make my job just a wee bit difficult.  Hiking Rocky Mountain National Park is a joy even if you don’t like hiking.  There are so many […]

Wilderness survival is just a matter of keeping your cool, evaluating the situation around you, and then making smart decisions that could potentially save your life.  Wilderness survival is not for the timid but if you are thrust into a position where you are forced to fend for yourself then you want to be prepared […]

Well now you have done it, haven’t you?  You went and got yourself lost in the wilderness and now that you are lost in the wilderness you are reading this for some reason.  Ok don’t panic, lots of people get lost in the wilderness every year and some of them have no problem finding their […]