Tag Archives: Outdoors

Theodore Roosevelt Island

We visited TR’s memorial this past weekend. One of the lesser visited memorials in the DC area but definitely worth the trip: Posted via email from eschapp’s posterous

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Off to West Virginia

I’ll be heading to West Virginia with the wife and a couple of friends.  We are going to be spending the weekend in a log cabin and trying to avoid the rain.  The cabins are supposed to be pretty rustic: … Continue reading

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Waiting for White Horses – Nathan Jorgenson

A quick review of Nathan Jorgenson’s book: Waiting For White Horses Continue reading

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Flix – Jeremiah Johnson

I’ve really been on a wilderness kick lately, and the latest movie I’ve seen reflects that trend. Jeremiah Johnson is the story of a mountain man. The movie opens with a song and a narration: His name was Jeremiah Johnson, … Continue reading

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I’m No Tree Hugger But Leave No Trace Is a Good Mantra.

I would never call myself an environmentalist, at least in the political sense, but I do enjoy the outdoors and many activities that it enables.  Camping, running, sports, or even just sitting outside are only possible if we maintain nature responsibly. … Continue reading

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