Do you ever wish that you would have learned the cool “green” stuff that you know now, a few years earlier? If so, why not give your kids, or kids you know, a chance to do just that...a jumpstart on learning, if you will. How you might ask? Summer camp of course! Don’t get me wrong, there’s always the option of giving a green book to read, but eco-friendly camp just sounds WAY more fun. Read on to check out a list of several great ones. … [Read more...]
Kigo Footwear Review: Treading Lightly In Style
If you’re like me, the new year has you thinking about getting out and being more active. Kigo Footwear is a company that wants to help you do that in style. Kigo is a company that provides minimalist, eco-friendly footwear for the active person. They strive to provide footwear that is not only durable, but lightweight and stylish as well. Sounds too good to be true, eh? They were cool enough to send us a pair of their Edge and Curv styles to test and review, so read on to see what we … [Read more...]
An Eco-Friendly Review Of Hi-Tec Altitude Enviro Hiking Boots
Real hikers get out and explore the great outdoors year round... and don't let anyone tell you different. As fall draws to a close, so do most hikers' trekking poles, but the winter landscape allows you to experience your favorite hikes or camping spots in an entirely new way. A new pair of eco-friendly hiking boots will help you kick it in nature all winter long. It doesn't matter to me if you're rediscovering an old favorite trail or trail blazing a new one, just get out and … [Read more...]
Want to Clear Your Head? Walks In Nature Are Proven To Be Better Than Walks In The City
Ever get the feeling that being in nature helps your brain? A new study shows that this is actually true.Environmental psychology professor Marc Berman and others from the University of Michigan recently found that their study participants learned better after a walk in nature than they did after a walk through a dense urban environment. … [Read more...]
Green Socks: Stay Dry And Blister Free On The Trail In Eco-Sensitive Socks
June is a busy month. Among the many changes I've had to adjust to so far this summer, carving out some time to go hiking with some friends as a bachelor party was NOT something I had a hard time deciding to do! June in middle Tennessee means that it is about 90 to 95 degrees with 95-100% humidity every bloody day. Can you believe I hiked for 2 whole days in only one pair of socks?! Yeah, with REI's Inego Crew Hiking socks it was an easy feat to accomplish. And they're in REI's … [Read more...]
