General Grant Tree, Kings Canyon: Merry Christmas from the Nation's Christmas Tree

General Grant Tree, Kings Canyon: Merry Christmas from the Nation’s Christmas Tree

Dec 25, ’16 · by · in Holiday, On Adventures

Every year since 1964 a tree has been selected to become the “Capitol Christmas Tree.”  The tree makes a publicized trek across the US, ultimately reaching Washington DC for a big lighting ceremony.  In 2011 I visited the Capitol Christmas Tree in Sonora, California, when a Sierra White Fir was selected from the Stanislaus National Forest for the honor. It was an impressive sight, the giant tree on the back…

Embrace 2015

Like a Squirrel Annihilating a Giant Pine Cone – Get all up in this New Year!

Jan 1, ’15 · by · in Holiday, Trip Prep

I found this squirrel image set and video today and decided there was definitely a New Years lesson to be had. I mean, look at that enthusiasm! If we all attack 2015 with this level of ferociousness then 2o15 better watch out! Alas, I looked back on my 2014 “Non-Resolutions” and I honestly didn’t complete a single one of them – BUT only because some other sweet opportunity present itself. Backpack Sequoia National Park?…..

Seven Things to Love about Leave no Trace

Valentines for Hikers / 7 Things I love about Leave No Trace

Feb 14, ’14 · by · in Holiday

Happy Valentines Day! Valentines day makes me think of all the people and places I love – including my love of hiking. To express my love of hiking I thought what better then a series of valentines/love notes from hikers to trail. Better yet: base my valentines (very loosely) off the leave no trace principles! Leave No Trace – What’s Not to Love? The 7 points of leave no trace…