We just moved from McKenzie Bridge, Oregon to Idaho falls, Idaho.  We found a house right around the corner from one of our daughters.  For ...

Fall has fell!  Well, almost.  Friday, September 23, is the official first day of fall.  It is the autumn equinox.  Twice a year, in March ...

What do you care about the wildfires?  Well, unless you live near the fire, you probably don't.  But since I do, I am using it as an ex...

Recent years have seen a marked increase in the frequency and severity of wildfires in many states.  Historically, most  wildfires were cau...

For a while it seemed like summer was never going to get here this year, but it finally made it!  The official fist day of summer (June 21)...

Most people will not willingly choose to retire from an active outdoor lifestyle.   But many are forced into it due to injury or illness tha...

Spring seems to be reluctant to show itself this year.  Here in McKenzie Bridge, Oregon we celebrated the first day of spring (March 20, 20...

Today is March 6.  The first day of spring is about 2 weeks away.   Of course, what the calendar says and how the weather behaves are often ...

First I want to thank all those who have viewed this blog during the past year.   And I want to give a special thanks to those who took time...

Recreational drones are becoming fairly commonplace among outdoor enthusiasts these days.   As cost comes down and both the ease of operatio...