Backcountry Kitchen… 🔥 MSR Dragonfly Stove: A 30-Year Workhorse That Still Delivers the Heat 3 Jul 202521 Aug 2026 By Jeff Fabiszewski: Professional Outdoor Educator, Expedition Guide, Backcountry Chef When I first started guiding trips and cooking on the trail back in the ‘90s, the very first stove I…
Entertainment ⚜️ The Best Adventure Fiction for Adult Scouting Volunteers 30 Jun 202523 Jun 2025 1. "Treasure Island" by Robert Louis Stevenson Though written for the young, it reminds adults of the spirit of adventure that the world is still full of treasure for those…
🌀 Safety & First Aid… 🚗🌪️ The Hurricane “Go Bag” for Your Vehicle: Ten Essentials Reimagined 26 Jun 202525 Aug 2026 The Atlantic hurricane season officially began on June 1 and will last through the end of November. When a hurricane hits, the time to prepare is long before you’re watching…
Community & Adaptive Programs ⚓🌊 Sea Scout’s “Voyage of the Mind” Reading Adventure Challenge 23 Jun 202521 Aug 2026 Sea Scouts: the bold youth who cherish the freedom of the waves, the mysteries of the deep, and the call of far-off shores, books that truly breathe salt air, brave…
Backcountry Kitchen… 🔥🍗 Backcountry Bang Bang Chicken & Rice 19 Jun 20253 Sep 2025 Camp Recipe with the Trangia Mess Tin, Hot Sandwich Maker, HUAXIAO Wood Stove, Wabuki Chopsticks, and Japanese Whisky Nothing says “trail luxury” quite like a hot plate of Bang Bang…
Community & Adaptive Programs… 🌟 The “Pathfinder’s Reading Voyage” Challenge 16 Jun 202521 Aug 2026 Mission:Become a true Pathfinder — one who navigates not only rivers and mountains but also the vast oceans of imagination and wisdom! Complete adventurous "routes" by reading and living the…
Events & Lectures… 🌲 A Father’s Rhythm: Living My Ikigai in the Wild and at Home 🌿 12 Jun 202511 Jun 2025 ☀️ The Quiet Mornings That Matter Most Some mornings, before the sun stretches over the mangroves and the cicadas begin their song, I sit in stillness—coffee in hand, the rhythm…
Gear Reviews ⚙️Why Hammocking is a Game-Changer for the Backcountry 9 Jun 202521 Aug 2026 I’ve spent countless nights under the stars—and I can say with confidence that hammocking has changed the way I sleep outdoors. Hammocks are more than just a lightweight alternative to…
Backcountry Kitchen… 🍩 Dutch Oven Donuts for International Donut Day 5 Jun 20254 Jun 2025 Celebrating a sweet piece of history with cast iron and campfire camaraderie Each first Friday of June, we celebrate International Donut Day — a holiday born from the trenches of…
Outdoor Reflections 🌅Reflections: a meaningful life 2 Jun 20254 Sep 2025 Paddling and Backpacking give me a chance to reflect on what is meaningful in my life. I have a job that provides for my family on many levels. I am…
🌀 Safety & First Aid… Backcountry Safety Meets Hurricane Readiness: The Ten Essentials as Disaster Prep 29 May 202525 Aug 2026 The Atlantic hurricane season officially begins on June 1 and will last through the end of November. How the Ten Essentials Keep You Safe on Trail—and at Home If you’ve…
Backcountry Kitchen 🥪Pressed to Impress: Backcountry Cooking with Style 26 May 202522 May 2025 There’s something deeply satisfying about biting into a hot, crispy sandwich after a long day on the trail or water—especially when it’s made with simple, clever gear that fits easily…
Backcountry Kitchen… 🔥Backcountry Chef Essentials: Cooking Over Fire with Precision and Purpose 22 May 202522 May 2025 There’s something raw and rewarding about cooking with fire in the wild—no buttons, no beeps, just heat, instinct, and steel. When I teach backcountry cooking or guide a kayak expedition…
Florida Kayaking Accessible Paddling: Fitness, Flexibility & Injury Considerations in Kayaking 19 May 202526 Jun 2025 You don’t need to be an elite athlete to enjoy kayaking. In fact, one of the most beautiful aspects of paddle sports is their accessibility. People of all ages, shapes,…
🌀 Safety & First Aid… The Crisis of Water Safety Literacy: A Professional Reflection 17 May 202525 Aug 2026 By Jeff Fabiszewski – Outdoor Educator, ACA-Certified Open Water Instructor, Wilderness First Responder, Leave No Trace Trainer In the evolving landscape of outdoor recreation, few areas expose the limitations of…