Last week we asked the authors of Wilderness Press's Walking series Why We Walk, and an idea they all expressed is the notion that walking through town allows us to slow down and absorb the world around us. Your classic "stop and smell the roses"-type wisdom. What our authors revealed in...
Read MoreSpring is in the air and that means it is time for the first picnic of the year! Whether you're planning a romantic afternoon or fun family outing, make sure you know what to bring with you. Some basic, but commonly forgotten supplies are below but...
Read MoreWinton Porter strikes again! We found this article smack dab on the front page of the Atlanta Journal's Sunday Travel section. Here is the opening piece, but click on through and read every word of what reporter Bo Emerson had to say about Just Passin’...
Read MoreJust Passin’ Thru By Winton Porter A book review by Scott Ourth Scott Ourth There are a couple of qualifiers I am compelled to share with you right up front: I have “thru-hiked” the Appalachian Trail from Georgia to Maine I have been a...
Read MoreThe Adventure Summit in Dayton, Ohio (Adventure Capital of the Mid-West) was a success. We met some fun and exciting people from across the world. The kayaking expo was very entertaining and the beer tasting made conversations more interesting. The Adventure Summit had plenty of...
Read MoreJust Passin' Thru author Winton Porter was just passin' thru himself when he breezed into Greenville, South Carolina, recently to debut his first book (Menasha Ridge Press, Fall 2009). But unlike a debutante, Winton sported Chaco's Z/2 Vibram Unaweep sandals, forest-green brushed-denim jeans, and a...
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