
From Soldier to Wilderness Rabbi
We can never sneer at the stars, mock the dawn, or scoff at the totality of being. Abraham Joshua Heschel Over a...

Autumn in Parc National de la Jacques Cartier
Where I live in Maine, for weekend adventures, I have a “can I get there and back again...

Backpacking Nagano Prefecture in Japan
A flower of snow On your shoulder seems to say: Welcome to Nagano! Keiko Yoshida – Nagano City...

Memorial Day
When my unit returned from its Operation Iraqi Freedom mobilization, I had a conversation with my friend, Jimmy....

Backcountry with Dogs
Knowing Where to Go When I was stationed in Alaska, my ex-wife and I adopted a dog from...

Backpacking with Autistic Children
Backpacking is a really exciting experience for a lot of kids. For children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD),...

A Snowshoe Buying Guide – 2024
The ground in Maine exists in three states: Lovely, moss-covered, and solid A muddy, boggy, colloidal mass Frozen...

New Permit Requirements on AT in Shenandoah
Starting this month, you will now be required to buy a permit at Recreation.gov in order to complete...

Tucktec Kayaks: A Wet, Freezing Review
Autumn in Maine Hot apple cider. Pumpkins and the array of reds, oranges, and yellows that dot the...

The Best Thru-Hiking Videos
User-created thru-hiking videos are a great way to get through winter, even as early-bird Appalachian Trail folks gear...