Hiking alone is always a confirmation for solitude. There's not much to dislike about it, it's peaceful, independent, and overall a very self gratifying experience. However, bringing a few friends along makes for great company. You connect in a unique environment that allows you to free your mind and soul. It's heart-warming to share a …
Weekend Away
I have spent many weekends enjoying the trails of multiple state and national parks atop horse back, but this time I had the opportunity to do this from a different point of view. On the southwestern part of the Ozarks lays Devil's Den State Park, here the recreation oppurtunities are abundant! Actually, I have visited …
Milford magic
This year I figured I would not go hunting very much while I am trying to figure out college and fraternity life, but I have gone a lot more this year than I had expected. a couple of weeks ago was my first time going out this year it was a snowy and cold day …
An Afternoon at the Konza
Saturday was the perfect day. It was one of the nicest days in the past month and with a temperature in the 70's, my friends and I decided to go on a hike in the Konza. I have been wanting to go for a while, and what a better day to go! A group of …
Family & Fishing
Wheelin' in the golf cart A couple weeks ago I asked my brother if he wanted to go fishing with me. I figured it would be a fun and easy way to work on the blog assignment, and would give me an excuse to spend time with my brother, since I haven't done much of …
Return to Shenandoah National Park
In his book Light in August William Faulker writes, "Memory believes before knowing remembers." And while my recent trip back to Shenandoah National Park (SHEN) did not share the tragedies and struggles Faulkner's characters did, the nostalgia I felt, and memories that returned to me, upon seeing the Blue Ridge Mountains again was no less …
Time Well Spent
I spent all summer anticipating and preparing for this time of year, so much so my first night in the stand I refused to take the shot. Bow hunting for white tail deer, in specific, has always been a favorite past time of mine. I love to spend long hours preparing a particular spot, checking …
PMC 210: Intro to Outdoor Recreation 