So you just kind of go out and walk, right? Well, yes and no. Hiking may sometimes just come down to putting one foot in front of the other, but wilderness hiking can be far different than a walk around the local park. Not that this is a bad thing; you may need to take some time tackling smaller… Read more →
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Angling for Better Leadership
Or, how good leadership is a lot like good fishing. It seems like an odd analogy at first. After all, the energy and drive required to be a leader may contrast the long moments of anticipation and relaxation associated with fishing. Still, the craft of fishing is one of mankind’s earliest pursuits. In fact, studying the earliest permanent settlements… Read more →
On Family Camping
As a new father, I’m excited for the day that I’ll be able to take my entire family camping. Camping can be a great, formative experience for children, giving them the opportunity to explore nature and let out some of their boundless energy. That said, I’ve known many adults that cite disastrous childhood camping trips as reasons for not enjoying… Read more →
Hacktive Lifestyle—A Brief List of Camping Tips and Hacks
Up until recently, any hacking done while camping was strictly log-based. Then, the Internet gave us the means to share all manner of weird tips for the outdoors with each other. These are generally less related to survival and more about making your camping experience a little more comfortable and whimsical, but allow me to share a few hacks that… Read more →
Shifting Gear—Some of the Best Available Camping Gear
As an avid outdoorsman, I’ve scoured the Internet on a couple of occasions looking for the newest and sweetest gear for camping. Don’t get me wrong; they’re all interesting, but there’s certainly a number of useless camping novelties out there. For every innovative water filtration system, there’s an air mattress with built-in speakers. For every lightweight camp stove, there’s a… Read more →
No Rime or Reason, Part 1: Some Tips for Winter Camping
This is part one of a two part series that I will be writing on winter camping! Check back soon for the next installment. The weather outside may be frightful, but with the right equipment and a good attitude, you can enjoy some stark winter vistas that can’t be seen any other time of the year. There’s no need to worry… Read more →
Great Spots to go Hiking This Fall
Hiking is most refreshing in the Fall. The weather is not oppressively hot, nor is it bitter cold. The trees are changing colors, giving hikers ethereal landscapes through which to venture. There is no doubt that hiking in the Fall is a beautiful, calming experience. However, it can be difficult to choose where to go. There are several great places… Read more →
Key Takeaways from Company Sponsored Volunteer Programs
Millennials have continued to mark their generation’s ideas in the workplace by tending to align with companies that share their philanthropic interests. When you really think about it, it is no surprise that companies have increased the amount of volunteer programs for the millennial demos in the workforce. Studies have shown that millennials have a drastically different outlook on what… Read more →
Top Reasons to Craft a Corporate Social Responsibility Program
It can be difficult to incorporate a CSR program in your ever changing business strategy. In addition to increasing the overall relevancy of your company as a leading philanthropic company across industries. As the wise philosopher Henry David Thoreau once said, “Goodness is the only investment that never fails.” Take a look at some tips to guide you throughout this… Read more →
Best Family Fun Activities in the Fall
Apple picking Easily one of the most classic American pastimes in the fall, apple picking is an amazing way to explore the pure beauty of nature. Interestingly enough, the most extensive apple orchard area in the country is in eastern Washington state and the second largest apple orchard area is located Upstate New York. Corn mazes Arguably the most exciting… Read more →