Something that has almost become a tradition for my dad and I, is to go target and trap shooting on Thanksgiving Day. My dad and I never really have time to go shooting together, because either he is always working, or I am always busy. However, Thanksgiving Day is a time where we are both …
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A Walk In the Park
For my last post I am going to keep in nice and simple, kind of like a walk in park, only quite literally it is about a walk in the park! Manhattan offers a variety of outdoor recreational activities for anyone who is willing to get out and try something new. The best part about …
Konza With My Cousin
Usually Saturdays that are not game days are slow and unexciting. That’s why my cousin had the idea to go to the Konza, which I had never been. I thought it was a great idea, so she borrowed a car from a friend and we headed out. On the way there, we missed our turn, …
Hiking in Konza
Earlier this semester me and my geology group went to the Konza for a field trip. We went to go look at the rock formations ans the different ways the valleys were made. We went to the Konza on a hot September day. We all piled into two very small transit vans. Me being new …
“Wind Therapy”
For my final blog entry, I wanted to talk about one of my personal favorite outdoor recreation activities, riding motorcycles. Ever since I was in elementary school I’ve rode motorcycles of sorts. I started out riding dirt bikes on trails just for fun. It wasn’t something I did often but didn’t take it very seriously. …
Stop Ham(mocking) me!
Processed with VSCO with m5 preset Rocking slowly in the wind listening to the birds chatter around you, feeling the warm sun hit your face, the breeze picking up and setting down leaves gently. Hammocking is one of my favorite past-times, whether it be with friends or just by my lonesome. I love the peace …
Role Reversal
When I was in seventh or eighth grade, I went on my first deer hunt, guided by a volunteer and facilitated by KDWPT. It was a great program and impactful experience, but my dad was unable to participate. My dad had never been deer hunting before, but was both proud of me and excited for …
PMC 210: Intro to Outdoor Recreation 