Monthly Archives: August 2011

Amazing mating dance of the rattlesnake. Fellow hiker Todd Fraser captured images of a pair of rattlers mating alongside a trail. read more →

Hiking is defined by its connection to nature. A walk must be in nature in order for it to be considered a hike. I’ve been labeled both a “hiking writer” and “nature writer” and am proud to be both. read more →

Thanks to the Boy Scouts, I was introduced to hiking and the wonders of nature, gained outdoors skills and leadership ability, and was mentored by some wonderful men who helped me grow from boy to young man, from Tenderfoot to Eagle Scout. read more →

Even a small waterfall can prove deadly to the hiker deciding to approach it from the top. It’s imperative that experienced hikers share their outdoor skills and connection to nature with those who have neither. read more →

My heart goes out to the friends and family of the fallen hiker. But my head cannot comprehend the decision she and other hikers made to scale Half Dome in the rain. read more →