The term “bikepacking” has become extremely popular in recent years, though it has actually been around for quite a while. It can also be known as “All Terrain Biking” or sometimes under the umbrella of “bike touring” (which is slightly different). The activity involves adding bags/accessories to a bicycle and heading out overnight—usually camping or […]
The Ohio to Erie Trail is on the trails checklist of Ohioans and national and international explorers seeking adventure in the outdoors. The 326-mile off-road, non-motorized path through Ohio offers excitement and challenge to cyclists of all ages and abilities. The 23 trails and 27 towns and cities serve up the culture, diversity, and heritage […]
In the years leading up to 2018, Uriah had deployed several times and for several months at a time with the Red Cross as a disaster volunteer. His passion and willingness to help those in need spearheaded a pretty wild idea. With the combined desire to travel, volunteer, and be of service, he proposed to […]
Chris Landis along with Brent and Amy Anslinger and their two teenage daughters loaded up the van from frigid Ohio with 2 canoes,1 kayak and a boat load of gear and zipped down to Big Bend National Park in Texas. They spent the final moons of a passing year paddling through Boquillas Canyon with Big […]
Many have discovered the “Van Life” style of living; yet few realize that you can easily go “stealth” car camping in an SUV or even a Toyota Prius. While I am no expert, I have converted a 2010 Subaru Forester into a vehicle that I have parked at a trail head for a good night […]
Michael Rudd presents Beyond the Trash in our River; What it Means for our Future; Mike R will be sharing the story of the Keep Columbus Clean creation that has hauled 15,000 plus pounds of trash out of Central Ohio's public lands since '17 and how any other group, town, or city can do the […]
Terri Lechton presents Living an Adventure-filled Life – Lessons from COVID Times; Did your list of potential adventures evaporate after the Adventure Summit in 2020 when COVID hit? Mine did as I canceled and postponed trips and activities. What I found was that even with restrictions on travel, there are several creative ways to continue […]
Lance Smith presents Capturing the Moment – My YouTube Journey; Outdoor videography has been popular for many years now, and with better quality cameras and higher internet speeds available to everyone, YouTube has become extremely popular for both creating and consuming content. Videos can be found on anything from months-long through hikes to backyard nature […]
Charley Schuerholz presents The Grand Canyon: Learn! Plan! Go!; Have you thought about what it would be like to hike one of the World’s Seven Natural Wonders? Do you crave a challenging hike in an extreme environment? Have you thought about planning a Grand Canyon trip (or a trip to any national park), but find […]
Rob Crawford presents Ohiopyle Adventures; From George Washington’s earliest wildness exploration to Laurel Highlands Hiking Trail backpacking, whitewater kayaking and rafting and Great Appalachian Passage cycling. This presentation ties the history of the area that influenced military decisions during the French and Indian War with the mountains and mighty Youghiogheny River that makes this a […]
