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What is an Emergency Binder? An emergency binder contains critical family information in case of an emergency. It can include details such as legal documents, medical records, emergency contacts, financial...

Backpacking has been mainman hobby for years, but it’s not always possible. Because I live in coastal Virginia, mountains are a multi-hour drive away, and though my wife is a badass, she has a hip injury...

Winter has always been a little tough for me. I really feel the effects of less sunshine and time outside. Most of my hobbies are outdoor-related, so when winter comes rolling around, sometimes I’m not...

For the holidays this year we decided to opt out of the consumerism and travel stress and instead have a peaceful week at home. We want to visit family, but we’re saving a ton on plane tickets by traveling...

1. Life is short, don’t postpone. Accomplish your goals while you’re still young enough to do them. You never know what life may throw your way later: medical problems, family emergencies, worldwide...

I begin my thru-hike of the Appalachian Trail (AT) on March 16th (87 days and counting!). The AT spans 2,198 miles from Springer Mountain in Georgia to Mt. Katahdin in Maine. Though most of the Appalachians...