Most Wilderness Areas are not really Wilderness
The US Department of Agriculture designates certain remote sections of National Forests as Wilderness areas to preserve and protect them in a presumed natural state. However, taking a close look […]
Category Archives: Nature
Peace and Poetry in Unexpected Places
Conventional wisdom is that hikers must travel well into the backcountry to find peace, serenity, and solace from everyday concerns. However, this was not the case on a raw, overcast, […]
Why Climb a Mountain Without a View?
On a stormy eve before a planned mountain climb, the weather report was promising – fair and sunny with little chance of rain. The climbing reviews advised spectacular views from […]
Urban Blooms evoke wilderness wildflowers
Despite record temperatures and high humidity, these city growing flowers are showing off their blooms. Nature’s bounty is found not only in remote wilderness, but also along paved streets and […]
Early American History, Nature and The Human Spirit 