My dad is one of those hikers who knows millions of shortcuts that always wind up being at least six times as far as the “long way.” “One more hill” is a favorite [...]
Most people try to avoid getting lost in the woods. I’ve long thought my dad’s goal was just the opposite. Every time we headed out into the wild, Dad would get us lost. [...]
Happy birthday to my dad today. I won’t embarrass him by revealing his age. I’ll just say he’s older than I am, which should probably come as no surprise. My dad is [...]
My dad has been a very good sport about being picked on repeatedly for this blog. He has a true talent for getting hurt on our outdoors outings, and while some of those [...]
My dad is one of those hikers who knows millions of shortcuts that always wind up being at least six times as far as the “long way.” “One more hill” is a favorite [...]
Father’s Day is day after tomorrow. If you want something good, it’s a little late to start hinting, but it doesn’t hurt to try. Or better yet, take your kids out to [...]
While thinking about some of the wisdom I’ve gained from experiences in the outdoors, I thought of the most obvious piece of wisdom first: Don’t eat yellow snow. But [...]
I can’t even remember the first time my dad dragged me into the wilderness on a campout. For as long as I can remember, I’ve spent a good deal of my free time in the [...]
I can’t even remember the first time my dad dragged me into the wilderness on a campout. For as long as I can remember, I’ve spent a good deal of my free time in the [...]
My dad is one of those hikers who knows millions of shortcuts that always wind up being at least six times as far as the “long way.” “One more hill” is a favorite [...]