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First-Time Horseback Riding (In a Long Time!)
Recently, I did something I haven’t done in decades—I went horseback riding! A few friends and I saddled up for a ride, and while it had been years since I’d been on a horse, I wasn’t nervous at all—just excited. I’ve always loved animals, and horses are high on my
Why Nature Is the Best Work Break
Have you ever had one of those days where you did so much work on a computer that your brain was buzzing? That was me on Monday. I started work early in the morning and decided to take a break around 3 o’clock. The weather in Minnesota had shifted in
Lake Superior in Winter: A Surfer’s Ultimate Challenge
Lake Superior is a force of nature—wild and ever-changing. It’s the largest and deepest of the Great Lakes. In the winter, the lake transforms into something extraordinary. Powerful storms roll in, whipping up waves that that lure a rare breed of surfers—clad in thick wetsuits, gloves, and sheer determination—they venture
Winter Adventures & Safety: How to Stay Warm, Safe, and Prepared
Winter outdoor adventures can be exhilarating. Crisp air. Snowy landscapes. The wonder of a slumbering earth. It is a magical time that fills me with a sense of wonder. Winter sports and activities like ice fishing bring excitement, but it’s important to balance adventure with winter safety. I think about
Snowshoeing at the Cuyuna Country Recreation Area on Groundhog’s Day
A weekend snowshoeing trip to the Cuyuna Country Recreations Area was fitting for the first week in February. I went into the snowy woods twice, once with buddies and the next day alone (on Groundhog’s Day). Since snow has been scarce this winter, the snowfall that occurred on my first
The Beauty of the Small: Finding Joy in Everyday Nature
I have been learning to find beauty in small things, joy in the everyday, mundane things of life. Nature has been helping me here, showing me repeatedly how very much beauty there is in the small. Not only that, but how vitally important the small things are. As I contemplated