Becky and I were enjoying a cup of coffee at the coffee shop in Breaux Bridge with our friends Mike and Allison Purpera this past Saturday. We were on the way home from our paddle trip to Buffalo Cove. Mike and Allison have been paddlers for years. They have run whitewater rivers in their kayaksRead more
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Last weekend, Becky and I attended the Louisiana Hiking Club’s annual Campfest at Chicot State Park. We set up a small table with some of the latest cool “must have’s” from the store. Things like ultra light alcohol cooking systems, Shoes with built in gaiters, new trekking poles from Black Diamond, Sil-nylon tarps and ofRead more
If you keep up with my blog, you know that I like to write my own stuff. Today, though, I came across an article on Backpackinglight.com by Simon Clissold. I just had to share with you. Enjoy!: Slow travel and the philosophy behind it is nothing new; think Bashō and his bamboo staff on hisRead more
An article online recently caught my eye. Titled “Communing Without Nature”, this article outlines the declining participation in visits to National Parks and the effect this could eventually have on conservation efforts. The report states that “ Camping, fishing and per capita visits to parks are all declining in a shift away from nature-based recreation”.Read more
I wanted to take a second and intro some special new trips and events coming up soon. First up, we’re hosting the Focus the Nation Live Webcast on Climate Change on the 30th of January. This special event will be a wonderful educational experience for all of Lafayette as well as a chance all ofRead more
This blog entry was supposed to be about a trip we took recently. In retrospect, I think it’s more about things that happened after we got off the trail. But – let’s start at the beginning so you can hear the whole story. On New Years Day, Becky and I along with our son MattRead more
I came across something interesting that you may want to think about the next time you pull in for that double shot half caff super grande mocchassippi. I picked up a brochure from an organization called shadecoffee.org. They promote awareness for shade-grown coffee and how it benefits migratory bird species. Here are a coupleRead more
“Those Florida guys come over here and fish a tournament and they’ll tell you ‘we got the pretty water, but ya’ll got the fish’”. No sooner had those words come out the mouth of our guide Danny Wray than a big redfish hit Becky’s line. The reel whined with that high pitch sound of lineRead more
Becky found the following article in the November issue of Readers Digest. I’ll allow ya’ll to draw your own conclusions… “Roughing It Goes Soft” Here’s a new term to get used to: glamorous camping, aka glamping. It’s luxe leisure for those who want to get back to nature without leaving their creature comforts behind. AtRead more
I am blogging today from Banff, Canada where Becky and I are attending the 32nd Banff Mountain Book and Film Festival. We have spent the last few days listening to authors and watching films – all centered on Mountain Culture and activities. If you’re a climber, hiker, kayaker or general outdoor enthusiast, this event shouldRead more