All you dads out there remember this one gem of a thought on Mother’s Day. Without Moms you wouldn’t be a dad. You wouldn't be, period. Obvious, yes, but it's worth putting credit where it's due. While Wilderdad focuses much of its attention to the dad side of parenting, I’d like to take a moment to celebrate the amazing creature known scientifically as Momus … [Read more...] about The Day Moms Were Nearly Tasked With Saving The World
Mr. Jones Goes To Washington To Protect Our Planet
It’s no secret the Trump administration is not a fan of the environment. But, it is a fan of making money. Pro snowboarder Jeremy Jones and a handful of other outdoor industry representatives tried to take advantage of this last week to make a new case for being friendly to the environment. For years, environmentalists have leveraged science to persuade government to protect … [Read more...] about Mr. Jones Goes To Washington To Protect Our Planet
Make Great Americans, Always
Ever hear of this guy? Erik Weihenmayer? He's a badass. He's the first guy to climb each of the tallest peaks on all seven continents...blind. Yes, even Everest. He's also the first person to kayak the 277-mile stretch of the Colorado River through the Grand Canyon...blind. He may have lost his vision when he was only a teenager, but he's never lost sight of what it means to … [Read more...] about Make Great Americans, Always
Running Grand Canyon Rim To Rim To Rim
It was the day before Thanksgiving and I awoke to complete darkness in the small motel room. I pressed the light button on my watch and the cool, blue glow revealed it was 1:40 a.m. Five minutes before my alarm was set to go off. May as well get up. No sense in trying to close my eyes again. The sooner I step out the door, the sooner I’ll make it back from running the 42 miles … [Read more...] about Running Grand Canyon Rim To Rim To Rim
Can Ya Just Leave The Canyon Alone?
Ever been to the Grand Canyon? That big gaping hole in the ground in northern Arizona? The one that is so pristine, so stunning, and with a scale that is so breathtaking you can't help but feel moved. And yet there are still a good chunk of folks who want to set up a uranium mine and logging operation along the rim of the park. Thankfully, The Sierra Club is spearheading … [Read more...] about Can Ya Just Leave The Canyon Alone?