I've mentioned that first backpacking trip of mine...where stuck with a couple of guys who were overgrown scouts, had us erecting an entire town in the woods. While not exactly LNT (I never wanted to touch a fern for years after that) it showed me I was capable of making a shelter. One that actually… Continue reading Book Review: The Complete Survival Shelters Handbook
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Book Review: Dayhiking Mount Rainier
Dayhiking Mount Rainier: You know you might hike somewhere a lot when you have hiked 56 out of 70 hikes in a book. That is my case with Day Hiking Mount Rainier. Which isn't a bad thing....I do live right under Tahoma, just a quick drive up a few mountain roads and we are there.… Continue reading Book Review: Dayhiking Mount Rainier
Book Review: Babes in the Woods
Babes in the Woods: I had been meaning to pick up a copy Babes in the Woods: Hiking, Camping & Boating with Babies and Young ChildrenĀ of since it came out, you know...like back in 2010, around the time I had Walker, who is now 5 years old š I'll blame it on kids keep you… Continue reading Book Review: Babes in the Woods
Book Review: The Great Big Green Book
If you enjoy reading books to young children, this new title is a great one for bringing up the subject of what "green" can mean. The Great Big Green Book is a large, easy to read book that is fully illustrated. Younger children, such as mine ( 3 & 5) will enjoy being read to… Continue reading Book Review: The Great Big Green Book
Book Review: Dayhiking The San Juan and Gulf Islands
Around the time I turned 16, I was woken up by my Mom, who was way too cheerful. Who announced that in less than a month we'd be moving to this hillbilly place called "Whidbey Island". As an adult with a teen the same age now, I realize she enjoyed pulling the rug out from… Continue reading Book Review: Dayhiking The San Juan and Gulf Islands