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World’s Oldest Backpacker Still Going Strong at 95

World’s Oldest Backpacker Still Going Strong at 95

If I make it to 95 I hope my life is similar to that of Australian backpacker Keith Wright. At 95 years of age Keith still travels the world with nothing more than his backpack. You won’t find him sleeping in comfortable European hotels during his travels, Keith prefers to stay in the hostels along side the younger travelers of the world. It was 2002 and a few years after his wife passed away when Keith … Read entire article »


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The Backyard Garden is Growing Good

The Backyard Garden is Growing Good

It has been a while since we have updated on the backyard garden. In fact the last time we updated there really wasn’t anything in the garden. Since our last post we had broccoli that went through a growth spurt in the raised bed but we had to pull it out because it became infested with bugs. We also pulled … Read entire article »

On Our Own – A Husband & Wife’s Self Reliant Alaskan Journey

On Our Own – A Husband & Wife’s Self Reliant Alaskan Journey

Visit our Project Page Now!! We Need Your Help Backing This Project!! Yes the project we posted about yesterday is here! We are excited to announce that we will be traveling to Alaska this summer on a journey that will take us to many different places. The plan is to document the entire trip and create works of art which will … Read entire article »

We are going on a huge outdoors trip!

We are going on a huge outdoors trip!

We are currently in the process of planning a long and intense trip this summer. The purpose of this trip is to get out and explore, to photograph our journey, and create works of art from our time spent on the road and outdoors. At the end of this trip we will be creating a photo book with images from … Read entire article »

The Start of a Backyard Garden

The Start of a Backyard Garden

In an effort to become even more self reliant we have decided to start our own little backyard garden. This is a first for us so I’m sure there will be some mistakes along the way mixed in with a lot of learning. When we had the idea to start our own garden we decided we would build a raised garden … Read entire article »

Mountainsmith Lookout 45 Review

Mountainsmith Lookout 45 Review

When we first received the Mountainsmith Lookout 45 pack we weren’t sure how we wanted to test it out. Should we just go on some local hikes with it? Maybe we should do a week long backpacking trip in the Colorado Rockies and see how it holds up. Well the question of how it should be tested was answered when … Read entire article »

FDA admits chicken contains arsenic but claims it is safe to eat!

FDA admits chicken contains arsenic but claims it is safe to eat!

Yes we understand that you might think arsenic in chicken has nothing to do with hunting. However, we think it has everything to do with hunting. To us it is stories like this that make us want to hunt more. Why would you continue to purchase meat from corporate farmers that are polluting your food? We say go hunt for … Read entire article »

Think About Taste When Hunting for Deer

Think About Taste When Hunting for Deer

Hunting for deer is a tradition in many American families, providing millions with great memories of wonderful days in the field. A freezer stocked full of venison is the bonus that comes with deer hunting. The meat from a successful deer hunt can mean a large savings on a families yearly grocery budget and it can also mean eating another … Read entire article »

Vermont Man Kills Himself After Accidentally Killing Friend While Deer Hunting

Vermont Man Kills Himself After Accidentally Killing Friend While Deer Hunting

A Hunter from Vermont took his own life on Saturday after he accidentally shot and killed his friend while deer hunting. Police said they believe 49-year-old Timothy Bolognani, of Readsboro, Vt., shot and killed himself with his hunting rifle after accidentally shooting and killing, 39-year-old Benjamin Birch, while the two were out deer hunting Saturday morning. The two men were hunting in … Read entire article »

How to River Fish – Learning Will Lead to a Great Time

How to River Fish – Learning Will Lead to a Great Time

I can’t think of anything better than sitting along the bank of a river with my pole in hand. I love hiking into spots that are hard to reach and finding that little opening that will allow me access to the rivers edge. I’m sure there are others out there that would enjoy this as well if they just knew … Read entire article »