Hiking in Hot Weather Hiking during hot humid weather is like doing calisthenics in a sauna but less fun. When you're hiking in hot weather, it is easy to get overheated and this can happen faster than you expect. The other problem with overheating is as you are heating up the cognitive functioning in your brain is decreasing. That translates to poor decision making skills … [Read more...] about Cibolo Nature Center Hike – Hiking in Texas
Nature & Hikes
Free Hike: Miami Whitewater Forest
Hiking the Badlands, Timberlake, & Oakleaf trails of Hamilton County Parks are a bit like what you would expect to see if you could walk into a story wonderland. Under the high canopy of oaks, hickories, and sugar maples, anything might be possible – hobbits, Cheshire cats, world peace. However, the most stunning feature of the woods is the sunlight filtered by thousands of … [Read more...] about Free Hike: Miami Whitewater Forest
Gizmos I Love: Meet Garmin 60 Series
Hiking for 60 Hikes within 60 Miles Cincinnati required some specialized field gear like a GPS mapping unit. The GPS mapping system allows me to create trail maps that are crazy accurate. If you are mapping trails, you want the mapped trail to be as close as possible to the actual trail because being off 30-50 feet is a big damn deal. After trying out one unit, in July, … [Read more...] about Gizmos I Love: Meet Garmin 60 Series
Safe Summer Hiking Tips
How to have a safe hike in the heat of summer Summertime presents plenty of time to go for a hike. But, there are also a few dangers. The first and most important thing to have on a hike (besides your map) is enough water. Pack at least 6 ounces of water per person for every mile you plan to hike. Avoid caffeine and drink plenty of water before starting the hike. If you are … [Read more...] about Safe Summer Hiking Tips
