Monthly Archive for: ‘August, 2009’
Promoting Safe Cycling with Cooler Looking Helmets
Bike helmets are goofy looking. Well, at least on most of us. I know that when I strap one to the top of my head, it ends up looking like I got my head stuck in a bowl. Not very flattering.
Read MoreAnnual Rustic Furniture Fair at the Adirondack Museum
The 22nd Annual Rustic Furniture Fair will take place at the Adirondack Museum in Blue Mountain Lake, NY on Saturday, September 5, 2009 from 10am-5pm and Sunday, September 6, 2009 from 10am-4pm.
Read MoreAddressing Bear/Human Encounters in the Adirondacks
Are you a genius bear? Are you capable of opening complex containers designed specifically to thwart your efforts? Have you shown signs of primitive culture by passing your knowledge along to others?
Read MoreBackpacking Mount Greylock
The forecast called for rain, rain, and more rain, but we were determined not to let it ruin our weekend backpacking trip. For several months, we had been planning to spend a weekend camping near Mount Greylock in Western Massachusetts.
Read MoreFavorite Fall Foliage Hikes in the Northeast
It’s hard to believe my favorite hiking season is just around the corner. Cooler temps, fewer crowds, brilliant colors – what’s not to love?
Read MoreMichigan Road Trip: Full Trip Report
Random as it may seem, there was a lot of thought that went into our decision to vacation in Michigan this summer. When I first got the itch to plan a trip back in May, I had it in my mind that we would check out the Outer Banks in North Carolina.
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