Outdoor Sports

Running those 26.2 miles takes some serious preparation, both physical and mental. Your physical training plan for a marathon will usually last from 16 to 20 weeks, consisting of several weekly runs, and you’ll have to gradually increase your mileage, with a long run every 7 to 10 days to build your muscles, strength, and endurance.On the other side, equally important but often underestimated, mental training should be a vital part of your marathon preparation from the very first day as well.As doing the same route, in the same surroundings, … [Read more...] about Mental Marathon Preparation in the Wild

One of the best ways to enjoy and celebrate the wild is to get out there and take some photos. Photography allows us to capture a place and moment in time and bring it home with us for our long-term enjoyment.There are so many amazing and beautiful things to photograph out there in nature; nature photography - and taking wildlife photos in particular - is a hobby that can bring joy for years to come. Wildlife PhotographyWhether you are visiting a national park, walking a regional trail or are simply a backyard birder, one of the … [Read more...] about Wilderness Photography 101: How to Take Great Wildlife Photos

Nowadays, technology is taking over our lives. As a child, it was easy for us to find ways to get outside, but, as we get older, it may seem more and more difficult to think of outdoor activities which we enjoy. It's even harder when you are trying to engage your friends or children in these activities. The millennial generation has made entire careers out of staying home and socializing on the internet. Even so, there are quite a few ways to enjoy nature without having to trek too far away from your technological comforts.Here are twelve … [Read more...] about 12 Activities For You To Enjoy The Wild

Since summer is here with us, it’s time to spend time outside, enjoying the sunshine and playing fun outdoor games with family and friends. While the sun’s welcome appearance is enough to coax people outside, trying to figure out how to keep everyone in your family occupied outdoors in the warmer weather can be tricky. At some point, if you want to ensure every member of your family enjoys hours of games and activities in the form of outdoor play, then you might want to consider investing in carefully chosen games. We say carefully chosen … [Read more...] about Sporting Activities Best Played Outdoors