No, I’m not talking about many years ago when my Mom would yell at me to go outside on Saturday mornings. What I’m talking about are epic adventures you can take while still having a family, job and a mortgage. This program consists of a smorgasbord of five different adventures that won’t break the bank or use up all your vacation time. Hike the length of Pictured Rocks National Seashore. Backpack in a big circle around Lake Tahoe. Break up a thru-hike of 300+ mile Sheltowee Trace into weekend size bites. Paddle America’s favorite wilderness, the Boundary Waters Canoe Area. Hop on your bike and ride from Cincinnati to Cleveland. They’re all epic and all doable. No excuses, just pick one and get out there!
Bio
Upon his retirement, Jim Rahtz took the advice to “go take a hike” seriously. In addition to thru-hiking several long trails, he’s also spent significant time both canoe camping and “bikepacking.”
As a freelance writer and photographer, his work has won multiple awards; appearing in national publications and websites such as The Boundary Waters Journal, TheTrek.co, and Canoeing.com. He is a Past President of the Outdoor Writers of Ohio and has written six books on the outdoors.