In our modern world where we, as human beings, have effectively taken over. Where none of the planets natural resources are left unscathed. Where the loss of biodiversity is directly associated with losing habitat, numbers, and food sources, I have to wonder, are we some sort of parasite? At the rate we are going, based on research done by the …
Hiking the Presidential Traverse Trail, in New Hampshire’s White Mountain National Forest, on the east coast of the United States, is a bucket list item for many hikers. It was my first solo multi-day hiking trip and one of the hardest trails I have ever done. For whatever reason I had a really hard time writing this post. I struggled …
As many of you know, conservation and protecting our planet are extremely important to me. I also think it’s important to showcase those doing the work to promote change is a responsible and thoughtful way. It can be hard finding organizations you can trust, who don’t just take your money and put it in the wrong hands. That’s why I …
“A book is a dream that you hold in your hands.” – Neil Gaiman Don’t you love how a good book can take you to some far away place and open up a piece of you that has been asleep for a long time? I read a lot of different types of books, but I am always drawn to, and …
Most of you know that I am a big fan of the book, and movie, Wild. And if you didn’t know. Well, now you do. So, when our river cruise docked next to the Bridge of the Gods, I was more than a little excited. For those of you not all that familiar with Cheryl Strayed’s Wild, the Bridge of …
“In every walk in nature one receives far more than he seeks.” – John Muir The moment I step into the cool, dampness of the woods I remember who I am. I wake up and come alive with the sounds of the birds chirping and the wind moving through the trees. Nature will teach you things if you are willing …