Tag Archives: Outdoors

Venturing Rendezvous 2009

I spent this past weekend at the Wente Scout Reservation.  The reservation is located in Mendocino County.  Just outside of Willits, California.  Over 250 Scouts from the Venturing program came together from several different counties for a Venturing Rendezvous.  A Venturing Rendezvous … Continue reading

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Lake Chabot revisited

Today two of my kids and I went hiking at Lake Chabot. Last time you will remember, my wife and I had a few issues with our hiking journey. This time, I was a little more prepared. I wore better … Continue reading

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Get up and play an hour a day

I recently looked at our local newspaper and saw an add that had the heading “Get up and play.  An hour a day.”  It showed several atheletes on the picture of the ad.  They provide a link to www.smallstep.gov This … Continue reading

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Stunt kite experience

When I was a kid my grandfather taught me how to fly a single line kite.  The type of kite I learned to fly was the typical diamond shape with a long tail.  I grew up in an area close to the … Continue reading

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Hiking preparedness

Last weekend I went on a little hiking trip with my spouse. We visited Lake Chabot Regional Park. Most of the hike was on relatively flat ground. The scenery was spectacular. The weather was a little mild. It was a great … Continue reading

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