So, I went hiking the Rock Quarry trail in Rockwoods Reservation, which is a 1,843-acre (746 ha) state forest and wildlife ...
Category: Hiking and Outdoors
Ice Flowers (Frost Flowers) on a HikeIce Flowers (Frost Flowers) on a Hike
I went for a cold weather hike and found Ice Flowers! So, what are Ice Flowers?Ice flowers, also known as frost ...
Hiking HydrationHiking Hydration
I had a recent experience (Long video) that made me rethink the importance of hydration when hiking or backpacking – ...
Tips for Hiking Overweight and out of ShapeTips for Hiking Overweight and out of Shape
For the edification of unfit hikers (like me). Whether Overweight, Exercise Intolerant, or just new to hiking and trying to ...
Had to be RescuedHad to be Rescued
I love hiking – but I am, evidently, not very good at it. I am really slow, compared to many ...
New Equipment – BackpackNew Equipment – Backpack
So, I went and did a thing Saturday – I got a new backpack. My then-current backpack was a Teton ...
Lewis and Clark togetherLewis and Clark together
So, at the Lewis and Clark trail in Weldon Springs, MO, there are usually two routes – the Lewis and ...
Sugar Creek Stomp ThruSugar Creek Stomp Thru
Well, Stomp up and back down again. I’ve been wanting to hike in a creek for a while now, so ...
Two Short VideosTwo Short Videos
So, I’ve been hiking a couple times or so since my last Blog Post about it, so here are two! ...
Bell Mountain – Up and Back AgainBell Mountain – Up and Back Again
A Travel Blog entry …. Okay, so nothing as long and complex as The Lord of The Rings, nor A ...