Some of us are so extremely lucky to live in places where we can go water skiing, rock climbing, snowboarding, hiking, and more. There are others of us who are living the city life-- far away from the beautiful Rocky Mountains of the West or the White Mountains of New Hampshire. Of course, most of us live in the city by choice, but that is not the case for everyone.
There are places that city people can go to in order to feel like they are experiencing the great outdoors. For instance, Metro Rock is an indoor climbing gym just outside
Archives for August 2009
Vattenfall Cyclassics
by Bea August 19th, 2009 | Biking
This weekend is one in which I have had the pleasure in staying with a family in Germany. I am staying with a girl who was on my collegiate rowing team last year and who is going to be living in the same eight person dorm/apartment next year. I decided to book a flight to Europe about a month and a half ago and found out that the cheapest option for me was to fly into Dusseldorf, Germany. I asked my friend Greta where she lived in relation to Dusseldorf and found out that she only lived 1.5 to 2
Sharing the Great Outdoors
by Ronald A. Rowe August 14th, 2009 | Boating, Camping, Outdoor Activities
I love my back to nature, just me and the wild, working up a good sweat, outdoors time. I've always seen it as 'my' time, alone time - something that I do to get away from it all. As I adjusted to city life, my pilgrimages to the unspoiled became even more treasured to me. Then, along came my son. Then the other. Like every other facet of my life, parenthood has changed my outdoors routine.
Now, if I want to go for a bike ride, it's, "Daddy, can I come?" If I want to get away from it all, part
Now, if I want to go for a bike ride, it's, "Daddy, can I come?" If I want to get away from it all, part
Franconia Notch State Park
by Louise August 10th, 2009 | Hiking
Franconia Notch State Park was once known as the home of New Hampshire's famous Old Man of the Mountain. One could see it driving northbound on Interstate 93. As most know, the Old Man of the Mountain collapsed back in 2003, but there are still plenty of worthwhile locations to visit in this beautiful area. Depending on the season, Franconia Notch State Park can be useful for the activities of which we, outdoors eagles, are fond: camping, swimming, hiking, picnicking, fishing, boating, biking, skiing/snowboarding, cross country skiing, and snowmobiling.
This past weekend my friends and I decided to drive up to
This past weekend my friends and I decided to drive up to
