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Updated 04/25/24 4:16am

New Trail In The Burbs

A guy on a bike just might have to take a trip out to the suburbs if they keep building more stuff like this: Hard-core cyclists with layers of dirt and sweat covering sun-baked faces, and casual riders out for a stroll with the family,…

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A Hike In Crane Meadows

On the way to a family gathering in the woods, I stopped and hiked the Platt River Trail in Crane Meadows National Wildlife Refuge. Crane Meadows is one of the refuges proposed to open for hunting this fall, it’s located

Breaking A New Trail record

Jennifer Pharr Davis has set a new record for hiking the Appalachian Trail. This summer, she hit the trail yet again with the goal of going even faster than her 2008 time of 57 days and some hours. (Most through-hikers take six months or more).…

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Mom and Kids Out for Early Morning Walk

This morning early, at about sunrise, mom brought her twins by for a visit. Surprisingly, when we first spotted them, the two fawns were at the end of the driveway near the grandkids’ swings. I had been out there earlier this morning watching a

Dr. Drip Makes Camp Coffee Convenient

I was pretty excited when Erin from Organic Worksasked if I’d like to try Dr. Drip coffee. I’m a coffee fanatic, guzzling about a pots’ worth in the run of a day. Nothing beats a morning or evening cup of coffee at the campsite, and…

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Columbia Sportswear Review: Preview

I would like to thank Outdoor Hub for yet another great opportunity to tell my readers about great gear. I just received a box of goodies from Columbia Sportswear. So you can look forward to a detail assessment of all three items over the next…

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The Woods Were Alive Around Camp Last Night

This is the first summer that I’ve seen so much wildlife activity much too close to camp. Last evening, my brother and I were sitting out by the fire. We had our backs to the camp road and out of the corner of my eye…

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GROW- Green River Outreach for Wilderness.

When I told my family I planned to take them to Wyoming for a week, my two oldest daughters were less than enthused. “There is nothing for us to do,” bemoaned my oldest 13 year old daughter. “We are going to be

MI Camping and Recreation Locator-Mobile app

Explore the outdoors at a Michigan state park, forest campground or boat launch. Looking for a place in Michigan to explore the great outdoors? The official Department of Natural Resources Michigan Camping and Recreation Locator app helps you find just the right place. Want to…

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