Hiking, camping, trails, backpacking, cycling, travel, nature, weather and the seasons.
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The post celebrates the arrival of spring by encouraging people to shed their winter clothes, wear short pants, dance, sing, and embrace nature’s renewal; it reminds us that we…
Author extols an ancestral warrior heritage of hunting giant beasts and invites modern readers to honor it by mastering adventure, athletics, art, and programming while exploring…
The narrator opens with a brief note about the return of Michigan geese and Punxsutawney Phil as winter settles in, then shifts to a vivid encounter with a squirrel that froze…
Hiking and camping are presented as essential life hacks that can rejuvenate the body and mind, especially when combined with library books for inspiration. The post offers…
The post explains that preparing for a multi‑week hiking adventure—carrying solar chargers, extra batteries, backup communication devices, sturdy tents, fans, and plenty of water…
The author argues that immersing oneself in long‑distance hikes and camping is essential to counteract the draining effects of modern work life; by spending roughly six months…
For a successful camping trip, you’ll want to keep multiple fire‑starting tools in reserve—matches, a small lighter, a Zippo, or a cheap foil lighter—because your favorite…
I wrote a poem about an owl that tried to peck me—one of my funniest yet real memories from a night that felt warm, fragrant, and calm. I’ve carried swagger and fanny packs…
The post is an upbeat, rhythmic call‑to‑action encouraging readers to take control of their health by embracing outdoor adventures and physical activity. It urges listeners to…
The poem is addressed to young people and is also a tribute to friends who have been missed or lost, including cultural figures like Charles Bukowski, Christopher Hitchens, Sir…
I grew up exploring the map of Michigan as a child, dreaming of future adventures by throwing darts at its outline—one dart landed just west of Detroit—and later venturing to…
The post uses the imagery of mountain hikes and long‑term trail journeys—such as the Appalachian, Pacific Crest, and Continental Divide—to illustrate how true learning unfolds…
A weary hiker recounts a series of surreal, nature‑filled adventures around Lake Michigan—facing snakes, thunder, flies, bears, and quirky campers—all culminating in a vivid,…
The post offers a quirky, step‑by‑step guide for a solo forest adventure, beginning with the practical use of “mosquito sticks” (bug repellent) and other basic preparations such…
The post gives a series of anecdotes and practical tips about encountering different wild animals while hiking or exploring parks. It begins with grizzly bears—reminding readers…
The narrator describes a memorable windy thunderstorm in which they first observe and later experiment with lightning by setting up metal rods and positioning themselves beneath…
The post celebrates biking and hiking adventures across major U.S. trails, emphasizing their physical, mental, and spiritual benefits as a way to reconnect with nature.
In this playful, poem‑like post the author describes a relentless mosquito season in Michigan, recounting how he feels attacked by large, almost dog‑sized bugs that seem to be…
I took a long drive from work that led me through Florida’s islands, then up the Midwest to Michigan, where I reflected on maps and state borders—especially how Ohio “anchors”…
I recount my first trip to the Nurnberg Rd. dune area—setting up gear, following my own adventure rules, meeting other hikers, exploring trails, and building a campfire—while…
The post explains how to enjoy a trip to Michigan’s Nordhouse Dunes Wilderness while staying safe from local wildlife, especially the spider *Dolomedes tenebrosus*. These spiders…
The post begins by claiming electric grills are inferior for cooking meat—too cool or smoldering—and praises gas‑powered “oven” BBQs and especially charcoal grills for their…
Months of mild weather have given way to a chill that feels like the onset of another ice age for Michigan—a climate shift that echoes the last glaciation about 12 000 years ago,…
Starting in the car with solar panels and batteries, I drive along Highway 31, turn onto N Stiles Rd, then W. Towline Rd, and finally N Quaterline Road to reach Nordhouse Dunes…