Just saying the word "snake" out loud is almost guaranteed to get a reaction - and it's very rarely a good one. Snakes have had a lousy reputation since time began, but is it warranted? I mean, they are pretty creepy looking, with those scales and that tongue thing -...
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Replacing Old Friends – How to Find New Hiking Shoes
I had to retire my hiking boots recently. They had hundreds of miles on them and they developed a crack on the side - which ended any hope of keeping the water out. Waterproof shoes are really essential for hiking in Pennsylvania because you will probably encounter...
Tips for Hiking Safely with Your Dog(s)
It seems funny to me that I’m writing this on a day in July when the heat is expected to be record-breaking where I live in Central Pennsylvania. I haven’t hiked with my dogs in over a week, which is rare for us, because there is almost nothing I’d rather be...
Adventure List – Post COVID-19 Edition
A couple of months ago, we talked about planning and scheduling adventures for ourselves like we do bill payments and doctor appointments. I was excited - I had a great list ready to go. Then wham! COVID-19 hit the stage and we were all hit with circumstances beyond...
Social Distancing on the Trail
It’s the scene most of us have recently encountered at our favorite public places. We want to get out and get in our nature fix, so we head to our old tried and true outdoor spaces only to find that it has been overrun by others who are trying to do the same thing....
A Nature Lover’s Guide to Staying Active When You’re Stuck Inside
Are you having anxiety or stress staying inside all the time? Are all your outdoor plans being canceled? You are not alone. Most of us have never been through anything like the COVID-19 pandemic. Physical activity is important to combat that anxiety and stress....





