Confession: I fantasize about catching a train to some remote place and disembarking into the wilderness. Like they did back in the day.. Who’s they? Back in what day? I don’t know. Stop asking questions – you’re ruining my fantasy.. Part of the attraction is the connection to an idealized time past, when all an...
Jan 22, 2021
Venturing into the backcountry, be it a nearby weekend in a state park or a trek across the Himalayas, requires a special kind of competence. The wilderness is, by definition, wild, lacking the basics conveniences of civilization we take for granted — food, shelter, doctors, road signs.. The key to surviving and thriving is understanding...
Dec 24, 2020
Seeking to put some numbers behind the notion that natural coastlines have economic and recreation value, Surfrider Foundation has released the results of a study that found that 80% of Oregonians visited the coast last year, generating an estimated $2.4 billion in expenditures.. The survey of 4,000 Oregonians investigated participation in . activities such as...
Apr 11, 2011
Life is not about sailing along without a stumble or fall. It’s about experiencing those mishaps with a smile, maybe even a laugh, before picking yourself up from the dirt, dusting off your pants and moving on to your next adventure.. The worst travel experiences make the best stories. So here are ten travel mistakes...
Jan 31, 2011