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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...
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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...
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Backpacking Nagano Prefecture in Japan
A flower of snow On your shoulder seems to say: Welcome to Nagano! Keiko Yoshida – Nagano City...
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Memorial Day
When my unit returned from its Operation Iraqi Freedom mobilization, I had a conversation with my friend, Jimmy....
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Backcountry with Dogs
Knowing Where to Go When I was stationed in Alaska, my ex-wife and I adopted a dog from...
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Backpacking with Autistic Children
Backpacking is a really exciting experience for a lot of kids. For children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD),...
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A Snowshoe Buying Guide – 2024
The ground in Maine exists in three states: Lovely, moss-covered, and solid A muddy, boggy, colloidal mass Frozen...
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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...
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Tucktec Kayaks: A Wet, Freezing Review
Autumn in Maine Hot apple cider. Pumpkins and the array of reds, oranges, and yellows that dot the...
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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...