Kids’ Clothing Checklist for Cold, Wet, and Wintry Days...
As the seasons turn, I try to keep ahead of what my 3-year-old needs so that she can enjoy being outdoors. But she grew 4 inches in the past year, so the winter boots we…
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How the Bipartisan America the Beautiful Act Protects Public Lands
We’ve all experienced it before. You show up at a park ready for a day outside, only to find out-of-service water fountains at the visitor center, faded signage making it hard to track your progress on a trail, or dilapidated picnic...
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New Hiking Boots? How to Check (and Adjust) the...
If you have a new pair of hiking or winter boots, make sure they fit properly. If they don’t, return them immediately for a better-fitting alternative. Here’s what to look for. Check the Length First,…
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How Long Should You Boil Water To Make It...
There’s no doubt that boiling water makes it safe to drink—the high temperature kills all the aquatic baddies that might otherwise make you sick in the backcountry. But how long do you really need to…
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Pack Heat, Not Weight: Pros and Cons of Alcohol...
Interested in a stove that weighs less than 3 ounces, burns in blissful silence, features no complicated moving parts, and uses a low-cost and widely available fuel? Plus is inexpensive, durable, and ultra-simple to use?…
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Debunking a Common Wetsuit Myth
Neoprene wetsuits are an amazing invention, allowing wearers to stay warm in chilly waters that they would otherwise never be able to withstand for any length of time. But there’s a common myth about how…
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How to Choose Climbing Shoes
My first climbing shoes squished my feet and crunched my toes in throbbing misery. I quickly learned that crushing toe pain isn’t exactly compatible with fun or motivation—and climbed a lot less as a result….
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Humane Catch and Release Techniques
Removing a hook from a fish can be a traumatic experience for both the fish and the one who hooked it, but there’s good news for fly fishing enthusiasts who want to learn catch and…
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Hikes to Geologic Sites
Hidden beneath dirt trails and covered by lush forests and colorful mosses and lichens lies the infrastructure of the Northeast’s best hiking: massive rock formations. Often this foundation goes unnoticed. But in some special spots,…
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Five Essential Canoe Paddle Strokes
There’s something satisfying about the J stroke. The subtle nature of it, how just a small turn of your wrist can provide gentle course correction and keep the boat pointed in the right direction. It’s…
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