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Review of Start Something That Matters

I was selected to read and review Blake Mycoskie’s new book Start Something That Matters . Mycoskie is the leader of TOMS Shoes, not some guy named Tom, and already had an interesting resume before he founded his shoe company that broke the mold by giving away a pair of shoes for every pair that [...]

The Global Soap Project

This weekend I had the pleasure of hearing Derreck Kayongo talk about his Global Soap Project. According to The Global Soap Project’s website their goal is to “recover discarded soap from hotels, reprocess it into new bars & distributes it to vulnerable populations throughout the world.” Hotels throw away millions of unused and partially used [...]

12Stone Hiking Trail

I have learned a great deal about God from nature. I think this is true for many lovers of the outdoors. An escape to the outdoors reconnects us to the simple beauty of our earth and reminds of – whispers to us – what is important. In the past, to me, church was church and [...]

Trail Etiquette all Children Should Learn

As with driving on a road or walking on a sidewalk, there are some unwritten “rules” of the trail that help soothe the social fabric. As parents, we have an obligation to fellow hikers (and to our own sanity!) to teach our children these basic rules: Let faster-moving parties pass – If hikers are about [...]

Hike Yosemite Falls Trail

Yosemite National Park has many hiking trails for one to explore and conquer. This well groomed hiking trail will take you to the top of Yosemite Falls and it makes for a great day hike. Yosemite Falls is a waterfall that is one of the tallest in the world. It is a moderate to strenuous [...]

Hiking in New York City

What! That’s what about 98% of the readers just yelled, and they’re right to first think this is a crazy idea. But it does make sense if you are a hiker that can’t get out of the city, a visitor that is in the city for a few days, or someone that likes to walk [...]

Ozark Highlands Trail : Hiking in Arkansas

If you are looking for just one backpacking trip in Arkansas then the Ozark Highlands Trail is just what the doctor ordered. This 165 mile trail stretches across some of the most terrific sights and views the state has to offer. Add to this the fact that it is one of the south’s best kept [...]

New Book Release: Hikes with Tykes

OJAI, Calif. (Aug. 4, 2011) – Day hiking with kids isn’t quite as simple as taking them onto a trail and walking. Many parents have no idea where there even is a trail. They wonder how to keep their kids properly dressed for the wilds and how they’ll ever carry their infant all those miles. [...]

SuperHumans : What Can You Do?

Next time you don’t think you can make the summit just think about these humans that pushed the limits of what was thought possible. You can do it. Be Superhuman with Outdoor Gear and Equipment from EMS.com

Hikers Die in Yosemite

Three hikers were killed in Yosemite when they were swept over the top of Vernal Falls. I’ve hiked the trail to the top of Half Dome three times and each time I stopped and rested at this beautiful location. Every time I was hot and my feet really wanted to take a dip in the [...]