Well.....YES!

The excitement of bushwhacking a new trail MacGyver style is short lived compared to the years of enjoyment that can be experienced on a well respected trail.

The long-term effects of going off trail may not be noticeable right away, yet has a very real long-term effect that would be noticed over several years of hiking your favorite trail. More...

Two weekends ago I participated in the Pacific Crest Half Ironman in Bend, OR.  The 1.2-mile swim, 58-mile bike, and 13.1-mile run was a curious challenge in 95-degree heat.  I probably went through 50 paper cups filled with water and electrolytes.  No sweat.  (Well, at least about the paper cups).  Kind of like the "paper v. plastic" debate, there's a broader sustainability picture to be painted when talking about waste generation at mass sporting events.  More...

The best part of embracing local living is meeting the people around you. Meet other locals at places like the neighborhood farmers market, where you’re more likely to chat than in a store. More...