Not to be confused with the Pacific Crest Trail, the Pacific Northwest Trail runs for nearly 1,200 miles from the Continental Divide to the Pacific Ocean. Two-Heel Drive reader and blogger Greg Seitz interviewed a friend of his who hiked…
Daily Archives: November 19, 2007
Autistic teen found after night in Uvas Canyon
by tom • November 19, 2007 • 1 Comment
From this morning’s Mercury News, a story about a boy lost overnight at Uvas Canyon County Park. He was out on a hike Saturday with his family. For 18 terrifying hours, her 15-year-old autistic son, who doesn’t speak, was lost…
Deal of the Day Tracker
by tom • November 19, 2007 • 0 Comments
One for all you gearheads: DODTracker.com, which chronicles the Deals of the Day at dozens of sites (Sports & Apparel has possibilities.) (Be sure to stock up before Buy Nothing Day).
Staying active in old age
by tom • November 19, 2007 • 1 Comment
Your body can take a hike at pretty much any age, this article says, provided you follow some commonsense advice: If you have exercised or participated in sports throughout your previous decades, talk with your doctor and be sure you…
Surviving a long stay in the woods
by tom • November 19, 2007 • 0 Comments
Advice for heading out on a live-off-the-land adventure: Another consideration is the timing. It’s better to make such an excursion in the spring, when most of the native plants are at their peak. Buy several field guides and prepare yourself…