A Word About Wildlife

Remember that TV show, When Animals Attack!? The shockumentary, which aired in the mid-90s, began each week with the narrator cooly saying, “The following program contains graphic footage of animals attacking humans.” What followed was a series of clips, sometimes from home video, sometimes professionally filmed, resulting in increased paranoia and anxiety amongst folks considering […]

Got Gear?

You’ve made the commitment to hit the trail. Now what? For this article, we’re going to assume you have adequate footwear, not necessarily hiking boots – although they’re’ great. But definitely good shoes. A good pair of sneakers or trail runners work too. There are so many options, and one size doesn’t fit all. But […]

Hiking Vs. Walking: Which is it?

There’s a scene in the television show, Sex and the City where Carrie Bradshaw, the Sarah Jessica Parker character, visits her boyfriend, played by David Duchovny, in a mental institution. It’s a lovely mental institution – practically resort-like. While the pair chats on an emerald-colored, neatly manicured lawn, the Duchovny character lists some of the […]