I remember the feel of raspy pine bark and gummy resin on my hands as I climbed deep into a pine tree as a child. Eastern white pine trees have a wonderful radial branch pattern making them just about the…
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How to Go for a Hike With Children
Hey all you logical people who put the day before the month: it’s still 11/11/13! Now that’s out of the way, let’s talk about taking two small children to the park for a “hike”. Is it possible? Define “hike”. If…
Climbing, aka Not Falling
It took me many years to realize my fear of heights is much more about seeing someone else fall than falling myself. Yes, I can hear the braying laughter of my family already, but it’s true. Maybe it’s popularity of…
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