Big Bend Improvement Proposals – Reopen Boquillas Border Crossing and Create Bike Trail
Big Bend National Park is proposing some changes and improvements and needs your input. Current proposals include reopening the Boquillas Border Crossing and the development a Multi-Use Biking Trail.The Boquillas Border Crossing would become a secure Class B point of entry (POE) for travel between the U.S. and Mexico and provide park visitors who wish to travel to or from Mexico with information about the area. Boquillas Crossing was closed in May of 2002 as security tightened after 9-11. Before
The Clymb Review – Analysis of the Purchase and Return Process
After the success of my LeftLane Sports review I decided to review a similar discount site called The Clymb. Just like LeftLane, The Clymb offers amazing prices on top brand name outdoor gear and apparel. From time to time I have promoted various sales The Clymb features but have never bought anything myself. A while back a friend bought a Kelty Tent from The Clymb that took several months to receive.I decided I needed to check it out for myself
60% off Mountain Hardwear and Golite at LeftLane Sports
LeftLane sports is currently running a sale on Mountain Hardwear. They have some incredible deals on packs, performance outerwear, and more. Plus when you sign up following my link you will receive $10 credit toward your first purchase. Be sure and read my review on LeftLane Sports and then go save some money.Follow This Link to earn $10 credit toward your first purchase. They are also selling Golite gear at 60% off.They are also selling Golite gear at 60% off.Did
Canon Digital Rebel – Don’t Leave Home Without It!
Do you remember when you first heard about “digital” cameras? I have been a shutterbug for a long long time. When the photography world fist started going digital I refused to submit. I thought a digital camera would never allow me to do what I could with film. Then they created Digital SLR’s (or Single Lens Reflex) and at first they were so expensive I continued to say…not for me. But before long Canon introduced the first DSLR under $1,000.
Could the National Park System be Shut Down?
More Park Closures? Federal lawmakers are working right now to finalize the 2011 budget, but they are running out of time. Billions are at stake and there is a serious risk the House and Senate will not come to an agreement in time. If this happens the government will be forced to shut down and non-essential services would go first, including all national parks What happens when big government is forced to cut spending? According to U.S. Congressman Mike
Davis Mountain Preserve – Open Days and Weekends 2011
The Nature Conservancy's Davis Mountain Preserve has released their open weekends for 2011. The Davis Mountain Preserve (home of Mt. Livermoore 8378 feet, highest in the Davis Mountain range) will be open on the following dates:View from the Limpia Chute Trail, Mount LivermoreMarch 12th - Open Day April 9th- Open DayMay 13th - 15th Open WeekendJune18th - Open Day July 22nd - 24th Open WeekendAugust
Colorado’s Fourteeners: From Hikes to Climbs – Book Review
Colorado’s Fourteeners by Gerry Roach is a must have guidebook for anyone seeking to climb Colorado’s highest peaks. I recently received a copy of the Third Edition: From Hikes to Climbs, from Fulcrum Publishing and have been thoroughly impressed with the attention to detail. As the subtitle suggests, the book describes everything from summit hikes to technical climbs for more then 31 of Colorado’s 14,000 foot peaks. Each peak is described from multiple routes ranging from the most popular
Week in Review – February 27th, 2011
Mike Leggett Drives 900 miles across Texas (Recommended Read)Grizzly shares some amazing photos.Grizzly's view from the Pioneer YurtJason is giving away a Gobspark Armageddon firesteelKelly has some interesting thoughts on Big RocksI Review, Interview and Giveaway Francis Tapon's book: Hike Your Own Hike. Click here and enter to win!Steven shares some old Vittorio Sella photographsAn old Vittorio Sella photoJim shares the contents of his first aid kitRon helps us entertain the little ones while campingDavid hits the nail on the
Book Giveaway – Francis Tapon’s Hike Your Own Hike
After yesterday's book review and interview with Francis Tapon I am excited to giveaway a hardcover copy of Hike Your Own Hike. Be sure to go read the Book Review and Interview and then enter below:This will be a completely random drawing using Random.org. You have the ability to earn multiple entries by completing more then one of the criteria below. Here are the basic rules for the giveaway:* One Entry: Be a follower of MyLifeOutdoors and submit a
Hike Your Own Hike – Book Review and Interview with Author Francis Tapon
I recently had the pleasure of reading Francis Tapon’s book: Hike Your Own Hike. In 2001 Tapon thru-hiked the Appalachian Trail allowing his experiences to teach him lessons about life along the way. Hike your Own Hike details seven basic life lessons Tapon discovered on his 2,181 mile journey from Maine to Georgia.Click here for a chance to win a copy of Hike Your Own Hike In a nutshell, Hike Your Own Hike encourages everyone to approach life in a