I got into the business of leading hikes about a decade ago for one reason: Hiking did a lot for me, I thought it might do the same for others. Since I got the most mental benefit from a hike when I was alone, I assumed others would as well.
So rather than just leading hikes, I hoped to empower those with me to feel comfortable hiking on their own. Expose people to a variety of trails, on varying terrain, in a variety of conditions, both day and night, and it wouldn’t be long before I might see them just once or twice a year because otherwise they’d be exploring on their own. I even created a class, GetOriented! Finding Your Way in the Woods, to teach basic map and compass skills and how to read a topo map and the terrain. All the tools.read more
Monday — never an easy time for the outdoors enthusiast. After a weekend of adventure, returning to the humdrum work-a-day world can make one melancholy. To help ease the transition, every Monday we feature a 90 Second Escape — essentially, a 90-second video or slide show of a place you’d probably rather be: a trail, a park, a greenway, a lake … anywhere as long as it’s not under a fluorescent bulb.
Today’s 90-Second Escape: First Light
You know it’s cooler first thing in the morning. You know that’s the time to have an adventure this time of year if you want to have an adventure. It all makes sense, except for one thing.
The getting up early part.
Today, we offer incentive to rise and explore with a glimpse into what the outdoor world looks like first thing. Then, so inspired, we invite you to join our GetHiking! Triangle group Wednesday morning at 7:30 for a 4.3-mile hike at Umstead State Park. Learn more about that hike and sign up here.
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Monday — never an easy time for the outdoors enthusiast. After a weekend of adventure, returning to the humdrum work-a-day world can make one melancholy. To help ease the transition, every Monday we feature a 90 Second Escape — essentially, a 90-second video or slide show of a place you’d probably rather be: a trail, a park, a greenway, a lake … anywhere as long as it’s not under a fluorescent bulb.
Today’s 90-Second Escape: Serenity on the Lake
Serenity now? 90 seconds on the late on a sunny, summer day should be just the thing.
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Monday — never an easy time for the outdoors enthusiast. After a weekend of adventure, returning to the humdrum work-a-day world can make one melancholy. To help ease the transition, every Monday we feature a 90 Second Escape — essentially, a 90-second video or slide show of a place you’d probably rather be: a trail, a park, a greenway, a lake … anywhere as long as it’s not under a fluorescent bulb.
Today’s 90-Second Escape: Shoo, winter!
I don’t think too many would dispute the fact that winter has overstayed its welcome (and yes, sticklers, we know the calendar says it can stick around until March 20.) March 2 and we still have snow on the ground?
Maybe part of the problem is our attitude. Maybe winter feels unloved, and that’s why it refuses to leave (or let our kids go back to school). Perhaps all we need to do is give winter a proper send-off, a 90 Second salute that basically lets it bow out with its dignity. (Never mind the fact we couldn’t bear to look at a full 90 seconds; hopefully winter doesn’t realize it’s send-off is 18 seconds short).
Bye, winter. Enjoy the off season.
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