Sometimes it can be fun to go on walks or hikes in the outdoors without a planned route or destination. However, such an adventure only stays fun as long as you can navigate your way to where you need to be. Being able to determine your cardinal directions (north, south, east or west) without a [...]

Nature is an art in itself. However, the Andres Institute of Art, located on Big Bear Mountain in Brookline, NH, takes this idea a step further. At the Andres Institute of Art, anyone can take a nature stroll and enjoy countless artistic surprises along the trails.
The Institute is a privately owned, but publicly open, land [...]

There is a constant struggle in my family to get the youngsters out of the house.  The TV and computer offer significant competition.  And to be completely honest, my own exhaustion after a long day at the office can lead me to be less than forceful in suggesting a trip outside.
One successful approach I have [...]

That’s right, ladies and gentlemen, skiing season has started in New England!  I am a skier and thought I should do an article to help start kids’ skiing.
Now, if you are a parent with kids who ski and you need a way to get them skiing, as you are too busy, I would suggest using [...]

Parkour is the art of moving. Parkour enthusiasts practice the art by maneuvering their way over, around, and through obstacles in the most efficient way possible. The sport requires no special equipment or playing surface. It typically is played in cities, which by their nature provide a suitable series of obstacles.
Parkour originated [...]

Have you ever thought about keeping a journal on the outdoors?
How to keep a journal depends entirely on your personal preference. Your level of commitment and your availability will determine how far your journal will be able to take you. Here are some ideas, from simple to more advanced:

Comment – Take notes on the most [...]

Some things are just better outside. With all due respect to the treadmill crowd, you can’t beat a walk in the great outdoors. The best, juiciest, thickest hamburger that can be made in the finest of restaurants can’t compare to an average backyard barbecue burger.
I think of Labor Day as a weekend-long celebration [...]

Summer may be almost over, but canoeing season doesn’t have to end just yet. We’ve looked at what you need to do to get ready for your first canoe trip. Now let’s see what experienced canoers say about the things you should and shouldn’t do out there on the water.
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Tell someone where you’re going and [...]

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 [...]

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. [...]