Before you leave the road behind in winter, especially if you are traveling solo, it’s important to give a little thought to the “what if...
I was in a store the other day (a rare occurrence for me, which is perhaps why it was memorable), and the clerk and I were chatting as she rung up...
To a meteorologist, wind is simply movement of air from an area of higher atmospheric pressure to an area with lower. It’s simple: the greater the...
Camping in the early fall is about as good as it gets.This past weekend, I was in south-central Vermont, camping at Winhall Brook Campground in...
The world of active outdoors sports divides pretty neatly into two major categories: adrenaline sports and endorphin sports. Of course there’s...
By Tim JonesFor the MonitorLiving as I do in an area that very popular with vacationers, I’ve grown acutely aware of what we call “The Tourist Tide...
Let’s imagine you are out hiking or mountain biking on a sunny, warm afternoon in late August or early September. Though it’s not oppressively hot,...
Out of the many reasons to love New England, one of the best is the ocean being nearby and ready to be enjoyed.Now, I’m not a “beach person,” but I...
The internet in general, and social media in particular, can be viewed as a mixed blessing for outdoor enthusiasts.On the plus side, it’s made it...
I’ve always loved riding my bikes on rail trails – the modern multi-use recreation paths following the abandoned railways that once crisscrossed...
Did you notice it? The summer solstice has passed (11:54 a.m. on June 21). Friday was the longest day of the year. Each day from now on will get...
This being prime biking season, it’s a good idea to remind ourselves what it takes to have fun and be safe while cycling alongside cars.On one of...