Camping is a unique experience. You are consciously choosing to leave your bed, electricity, running water, and oven behind. What you receive is the opportunity to breathe fresh air, pack down to the essentials, and view life through a different lens. There are several different ways we can define the camping experience (car camping, glamping, etc), but I'm going to focus on helping you take an overnight backpacking trip.Instead of the usual park-the-car-and-set-up-a-tent , I'm going to … [Read more...]
Summer Day Hike Essentials
It's Friday, and you're stuck in traffic. Again. The concrete jungle hems you in as you will the car forward to a break in the horizon, your exit sending you home. Perhaps you're maneuvering your cart through the aisles at Trader Joe's, looking for real trees instead of the ones painted on the signs. You find yourself thinking about green grass, rolling hills, and fresh air. You my friend, need to go on day hikeSummer is a great time to hit the trail and experience a day out in the woods. … [Read more...]
Hammocks – Not Just for the Lazy Afternoon
Over the past two years, I have embarked upon a drastic deviation from my normal camping routine. Up until that point, I only knew camping as pitching a tent and sleeping on the cold hard ground as has been done for centuries. My world was rocked one evening as I was talking to a close friend. He had purchased a hammock in which to relax on lazy afternoons.Although both of us are avid backpackers neither had ever even considered replacing our tent with a hammock. This conversation … [Read more...]
Day Hiking in Georgia
The fall is fast approaching here in Georgia, and the weather has thankfully started to cool off. For me, and many outdoor enthusiasts, this means it is time to get back outside and enjoy nature. This could be anything from taking a walk with the family, playing fetch with the dog at the park, taking a day hike or spending a night or two out in the woods. This time of year is fantastically beautiful and should be enjoyed.Regardless of the activity, I highly recommend getting outdoors … [Read more...]