I’m beginning to think that my obsession for hammocks isn’t far behind that of backcountry stoves. When I learned that Green Life Outfitters was having a great 40% sale on everything I found myself for no apparent reason looking at … Continue reading
Unfortunately I couldn’t make the re-cert course so my USFS sawyer certification has expired which means I can’t clear the blowdowns in the forest. 🙁 However, knowing they’re there and having a friend with a tree that needs to come … Continue reading
Cooler temperatures not only mark the beginning of Fall but in NE Florida they also mark the beginning of trail maintenance season. We did a little maintenance before October in preparation for the FTA Regional Conference but the tough stuff … Continue reading
Saturday I spent the day at Mike Roess Gold Head Branch State Park near Keystone Heights, Florida. The regional conference was an opportunity for the NE Florida chapters of the Florida Trail Association to get together and share information. The … Continue reading
Things have been crazy with work and family issues so I really wasn’t expecting to get away over this past weekend. I decided I needed to get away, though, and get away I did. My truck has been in the … Continue reading
Since adding the Jacks R Better Bear Mountain Bridge Ultralight hammock to my gear closet I’ve been in need of a new tarp. I absolutely love my OES MacCat Deluxe tarp but it has two downfalls with the bridge style … Continue reading
Thank you to all of the brave men and women that have given so much. To those that forged this great nation and to those that are on the front lines protecting and defending it today, thank you. To the … Continue reading
If you’ve been reading this blog for any time you probably know the story about Cedar and Pumpkin. There have certainly been ups and downs with them and today was no different. While getting ready for work I let Pumpkin … Continue reading
Wow. This morning several of the Trailblazers met up at Long Island (part of the Talbot Island area) to continue working on a new section of trail for the State. Long Island is a narrow strip of land running between … Continue reading
Well, Debby is offshore again and we only have a 20% chance of rain today. Things might be looking up. Now if only I can get the roof fixed before the next storm. It looks like I registered just under … Continue reading