Backcountry Kitchen 🔥 Firelight Lessons: Cooking Outdoors with My Son 21 Jul 202523 Jun 2025 There’s a special kind of magic that happens when the stars are out, the tent’s aglow in the background, and the coals are just right. That night, with my son…
Gear Reviews… 🛟 Why a Traditional PFD May Be Safer Than That Inflatable Belt on Sale 17 Jul 202521 Aug 2026 As a professional kayak instructor, Wilderness First Responder, and someone who spends a lot of time on the water, I always enjoy chatting with folks at local outdoor stores. Gear…
Florida Kayaking 🛶 Threading the Green Veins: Kayaking Florida Mangroves with My Son 14 Jul 202523 Jun 2025 There’s something quietly magical about paddling a mangrove tunnel. And the sharing of that experience with my son always makes it unforgettable. The Florida coastlines are laced with these winding,…
Backcountry Kitchen… Snow Peak GigaPower Stove: Operation, Care, and Cooking Limits 10 Jul 202522 Oct 2026 A compact cooking tool, with operating limits worth learning before the next launch. I bought my first Snow Peak GigaPower in 1998 after my brother accidentally drove over the dry…
Florida Kayaking… ⛺Island Time: The Magic of Kayak Camping in Florida’s Backcountry 7 Jul 202521 Aug 2026 There’s something deeply restorative about waking up to the rustle of coastal pines and the low lap of tidewater on a remote barrier island. The kind of peace that only…
Backcountry Kitchen… 🔥 MSR Dragonfly Stove: A 30-Year Workhorse That Still Delivers the Heat 3 Jul 202525 Oct 2026 Preparedness and safety review: October 25, 2026. This is household planning guidance. Follow current local emergency instructions, product labels, and individual medical advice. My MSR Dragonfly has earned its place…
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 Oct 2026 Preparedness and safety review: October 25, 2026. This is household planning guidance. Follow current local emergency instructions, product labels, and individual medical advice. The vehicle bag helps the family reach…
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…