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| This is the final version that I uploaded to Flickr. Titled, "I Could Use a Hand" |
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| Unedited, as photographed |
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| Kaleidoscope of the Ages |
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| Cold and Iced |
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| Fades to White |
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| White Out |
Showing posts with label outdoors. Show all posts
Showing posts with label outdoors. Show all posts
Friday, February 3, 2012
Photography, Gallatin National Forest
Yesterday I journeyed over to Bozeman, Montana and headed a bit south into the Gallatin National Forest. I took one picture that I really love, it truly stands out to me. I spent quite a bit of time editing it in a few different manners, I hope you find some joy in the finished products. Enjoy:)
Thursday, February 2, 2012
Travel, Winter in Yellowstone
Well, thinking I was going to drive to Yellowstone today wasn't the brightest idea I've had. Luckily a friend told me that you can't just drive in, even in this "half-winter" we've been having. You are required to utilize rubber and steel track snowmobiles, or snow-coaches. Therefore, my Prius was not going to be able to make it...unfortunately.
I'm going to share some pictures of Yellowstone in winter, and a video as a way to supplement my urge to visit. Enjoy:)
I'm going to share some pictures of Yellowstone in winter, and a video as a way to supplement my urge to visit. Enjoy:)
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| Yellowstone Lake in the Winter |
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| Beautiful Winter shot in Yellowstone |
Friday, January 27, 2012
Travel, Redwood National Park
Today has been a great day so far. First my classes were cancelled for reasons I do not care to know! And then I came home and got almost all of my homework finished. Now I have the whole Friday to enjoy. Should continue to be a great day! Hope all is well for you as well!
To add on to my series last week about lesser-known places I think more people should visit, I am going to outline the Redwood National Park and the reasons why it should be on the top of your list of places to visit. I toured the Park in August of 2010 and it is by far one of my favorite places to explore. The sheer magnitude of the trees around you is breathtaking, and when you look up at the canopy and witness what seems to be miles and miles of vegetation there are simply no words to describe it. It is a euphoric and delightful experience that you all need to experience.
The following video is a very funny video about being "Hooked on Humboldt" which is the county home to Redwood National Park. I certainly had a few laughs from it, I hope you do to! Enjoy :)
To add on to my series last week about lesser-known places I think more people should visit, I am going to outline the Redwood National Park and the reasons why it should be on the top of your list of places to visit. I toured the Park in August of 2010 and it is by far one of my favorite places to explore. The sheer magnitude of the trees around you is breathtaking, and when you look up at the canopy and witness what seems to be miles and miles of vegetation there are simply no words to describe it. It is a euphoric and delightful experience that you all need to experience.
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| Me climbing a large Redwood |
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| Looking up toward the canopy! |
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| Beautiful forest view |
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| Me and my car driving through a Redwood! |
Monday, January 23, 2012
Animals, Dalmatians and Cats!
Today I am going to be a little off topic, but I figured it was for an important reason.
The car door slams shut and once again Chance was off with his owners on hopefully another adventure. Chance, a ten year old Dalmatian, wagged his tail proudly as the car crawled along the road. A few minutes later the car stopped and his owner opened the door and Chance hopped out. It had been some time since they went out to the woods to play. He loved the way the wind felt on his face when he had nothing but woods to run through, and the smells of the forest intrigued him like none other. After a few moments his owner commanded Chance to sit, and surprisingly got back into the vehicle. This was a new kind of game Chance thought. But he wagged and sat down patiently to see what the game was all about. Soon the car drove off and Chance felt a little lost. Was he supposed to follow? But he'd been told to sit.
The truth is, the owners of Chance abandoned him, leaving him in a forest to fend for himself. As Chance had aged he had accumulated a few medical conditions, and the family no longer wanted to put their financial efforts into a ten year old dog. As sad as it is, this happens to dogs all of the country daily. Fortunately there are places out there to help. I know from experience how loyal, smart and caring Dalmatians are, and I can't even imagine leaving my little Rojo in the forest because I didn't want to deal with the financial burden of poor health. In my opinion, when you adopt an animal, you are making a commitment not only to the pet, but to yourself.
The Dalmatian Rescue of Puget Sound has been doing great things for Dalmatians in the Pacific Northwest as of late. They have housing and loving homes available until the dogs can be adopted. They also receive medical care, and if the dogs are elderly, they can stay there for the long term. I urge you to check out their website, and even voting for them on the Animal Rescue site where they are competed for grants in the Shelter Challenge. You can vote for them by searching Dalmatian in the state of WA :)
For those of you who don't have a spot in your heart for dalmatians, or dogs in general, I have been a volunteer at Crash's Landing Cat Rescue and Placement and they could use help as well. You can also vote for Crash's Landing on the Animal Rescue web page by searching Crash's Landing in the state of MI.
I've included some pictures of dalmatians and cats! Enjoy :)
The car door slams shut and once again Chance was off with his owners on hopefully another adventure. Chance, a ten year old Dalmatian, wagged his tail proudly as the car crawled along the road. A few minutes later the car stopped and his owner opened the door and Chance hopped out. It had been some time since they went out to the woods to play. He loved the way the wind felt on his face when he had nothing but woods to run through, and the smells of the forest intrigued him like none other. After a few moments his owner commanded Chance to sit, and surprisingly got back into the vehicle. This was a new kind of game Chance thought. But he wagged and sat down patiently to see what the game was all about. Soon the car drove off and Chance felt a little lost. Was he supposed to follow? But he'd been told to sit.
The truth is, the owners of Chance abandoned him, leaving him in a forest to fend for himself. As Chance had aged he had accumulated a few medical conditions, and the family no longer wanted to put their financial efforts into a ten year old dog. As sad as it is, this happens to dogs all of the country daily. Fortunately there are places out there to help. I know from experience how loyal, smart and caring Dalmatians are, and I can't even imagine leaving my little Rojo in the forest because I didn't want to deal with the financial burden of poor health. In my opinion, when you adopt an animal, you are making a commitment not only to the pet, but to yourself.
The Dalmatian Rescue of Puget Sound has been doing great things for Dalmatians in the Pacific Northwest as of late. They have housing and loving homes available until the dogs can be adopted. They also receive medical care, and if the dogs are elderly, they can stay there for the long term. I urge you to check out their website, and even voting for them on the Animal Rescue site where they are competed for grants in the Shelter Challenge. You can vote for them by searching Dalmatian in the state of WA :)
For those of you who don't have a spot in your heart for dalmatians, or dogs in general, I have been a volunteer at Crash's Landing Cat Rescue and Placement and they could use help as well. You can also vote for Crash's Landing on the Animal Rescue web page by searching Crash's Landing in the state of MI.
I've included some pictures of dalmatians and cats! Enjoy :)
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| Ford! Is available for adoption at the Dalmatian Rescue of Puget Sound |
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| Radar! Is available for adoption at Crash's Landing |
Sunday, January 22, 2012
Travel, Wood Buffalo National Park
One place I really want to visit is the Wood Buffalo National Park in Canada. I am not a Canadian, born and raised in Michigan, but it has always had a certain allure. It seems like its a bit more wild and free than some of the National Parks here in the United States.
The Wood Buffalo National Park is larger than many European Nations, it is home to three distinctly different ecosystems, and of course Wood Buffalo. I have included a video that has inspired me to really make an effort to visit this wondrous place. I hope it inspires you to do the same, or at least get out there and find something beautiful. Enjoy:)
The Wood Buffalo National Park is larger than many European Nations, it is home to three distinctly different ecosystems, and of course Wood Buffalo. I have included a video that has inspired me to really make an effort to visit this wondrous place. I hope it inspires you to do the same, or at least get out there and find something beautiful. Enjoy:)
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| Pine Lake, Wood Buffalo National Park in the Northwest Territories of Canada |
Friday, January 20, 2012
Travel, Porcupine Mountains of Michigan's Upper Peninsula
I am going to start a series once a week about lesser-known travel areas and tourist spots for you to adventure and explore. These locations will be full of hiking trails, photography opportunities and wildlife. The first place I am going to elaborate on is the Porcupine Mountains of Michigan's Upper Peninsula.
The Porcupine Mountains or the "Porkies" are located towards the western border of Michigan's Upper Peninsula. Inside of Ontanagon and Gogebic counties there is a wondrous and mostly untouched paradise of hardwood forests. There is an abundance of maples, birch and hemlock trees that create a stunning portfolio of green in the summer months, and a kaleidoscopic scenery of color in the autumn months.
Wildlife: The aptly named Porkies are home to a variety of animal species, one of which is the, yep you guessed it, porcupine. In my experience I have seen two porcupines in the wild, both of which were in Montana. One thing that surprised me when I was reading up on porcupines is that they often are found in trees, now in my mind I had a preconceived notion that porcupines never got off of the ground. In fact, they are very sophisticated climbers, and have been spotted near the canopies of many of the trees found here in the Porkies.
In addition to the ambitious porcupine, the Porkies are home to animals such as moose, which can be found near swampy areas and near rivers. Moose are excellent swimmers and have a hunkering for aquatic plants. They also take little dips in order to keep flies off of them.
This leads me to another point, the Porkies may have an extreme amount of black flies depending on when you visit. Bug spray is advised.
There are several other animals that can be found in the Porkies. The following are all found in this area: deer, fox, wolves, coyote, lynx, bobcat, black bear, beaver, and others.
Pictures: Although my words may entice you to visit, it would be nonsensical not to include some beautiful photography of the Porkies. I love the contrast in the following two pictures that shows the differences from summer to fall. Enjoy:)
The Porcupine Mountains or the "Porkies" are located towards the western border of Michigan's Upper Peninsula. Inside of Ontanagon and Gogebic counties there is a wondrous and mostly untouched paradise of hardwood forests. There is an abundance of maples, birch and hemlock trees that create a stunning portfolio of green in the summer months, and a kaleidoscopic scenery of color in the autumn months.
Wildlife: The aptly named Porkies are home to a variety of animal species, one of which is the, yep you guessed it, porcupine. In my experience I have seen two porcupines in the wild, both of which were in Montana. One thing that surprised me when I was reading up on porcupines is that they often are found in trees, now in my mind I had a preconceived notion that porcupines never got off of the ground. In fact, they are very sophisticated climbers, and have been spotted near the canopies of many of the trees found here in the Porkies.
In addition to the ambitious porcupine, the Porkies are home to animals such as moose, which can be found near swampy areas and near rivers. Moose are excellent swimmers and have a hunkering for aquatic plants. They also take little dips in order to keep flies off of them.
This leads me to another point, the Porkies may have an extreme amount of black flies depending on when you visit. Bug spray is advised.
There are several other animals that can be found in the Porkies. The following are all found in this area: deer, fox, wolves, coyote, lynx, bobcat, black bear, beaver, and others.
Pictures: Although my words may entice you to visit, it would be nonsensical not to include some beautiful photography of the Porkies. I love the contrast in the following two pictures that shows the differences from summer to fall. Enjoy:)
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| Lake of the Clouds in the Summer |
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| Lake of the Clouds in the Fall |
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| A beautiful shot of the Big Carp River |
Sunday, January 15, 2012
Photography, A Walk in the Woods
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| A Walk in the Woods by Marc Steensma - Taken at Spring Grove Park, Jamestown, MI on January 2nd, 2012 |
Saturday, January 14, 2012
Exploring, Bighorn Canyon / Stillwater River / Phipps Park
Recently I discovered about 700 pictures that I had taken while on an adventure with my 1 year old dalmatian Rojo in September of 2011. This adventure took us from the Stillwater River near Columbus, MT to the Bighorn Canyon to the cool rock formations of Phipps park in Billings, Montana. I have included some of my favorite pictures from that adventure. Enjoy:)
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| Rojo on hillside near Bighorn Canyon |
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| Rojo catching his breath near Bighorn Canyon |
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| Train from rock formation at Phipps Park in West Billings, MT |
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| Rojo in rock formation at Phipps Park near West Billings, MT |
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| Interesting rock formation at Phipps Park in West Billings, MT |
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| Rojo hiding under a rock at Phipps Park in West Billings, MT |
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| Rock at Phipps Park in West Billings, MT |
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| Rojo standing proud near Stillwater River (Columbus, MT) |
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| Near Stillwater River (Columbus, MT) |
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| Rojo in grass near Stillwater River (Columbus, MT) |
Tuesday, January 10, 2012
Animals, Lynx
Not much to say today. Thought I'd share a picture I took a few months ago. Enjoy :)
Oh and for those of you who are curious the difference between a lynx (pictured) and a bobcat are as follows:
-While a lynx and a bobcat are very similar in appearance, lynx are a little bigger, have a hairy face, and a plain coat of grey compared to the mottled fur of a bobcat.
-Lynx will hunt rabbits nearly exclusively but bobcats vary their diets with creatures large and small.
-Bobcats are more aggressive than lynx.
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| Lynx - Carbon County, MT - November 2011 |
Oh and for those of you who are curious the difference between a lynx (pictured) and a bobcat are as follows:
-While a lynx and a bobcat are very similar in appearance, lynx are a little bigger, have a hairy face, and a plain coat of grey compared to the mottled fur of a bobcat.
-Lynx will hunt rabbits nearly exclusively but bobcats vary their diets with creatures large and small.
-Bobcats are more aggressive than lynx.
Monday, January 9, 2012
Exploring, Zimmerman Park
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| View from Zimmerman Park looking at West Billings - January 8th, 2012 |
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| Zimmerman Park - Billings, MT - January 8th, 2012 |
Saturday, January 7, 2012
Animals, Eastern Fox Squirrel Spotting
From time to time I will post animal profiles with my tips for viewing them, and potentially photographing them. The first step is to get outside of your living room and explore the outdoors!
From the time you set your eyes on this little creature you realize that it is cute. The Eastern Fox Squirrel is spotted daily in many urban environments around the United States. Commonly found running across city streets, or shimmying down fences, they are in a perpetual search for acorns. They have incredible memories for many tasks, and have no trouble locating hidden acorns from months past. Eastern Fox Squirrels are small rodent creatures with four legs, like most mammals, they have black eyes, and longer claws. Squirrels are regularly found climbing up trees, and the Eastern Fox Squirrel is no different.
My Experience: I grew up in Michigan, where these little guys were everywhere. They would always be in my back yard in the trees chattering at me. This made finding and photographing them very simple. You will probably have the same luck if there are a few trees in your area.
My Method: The easiest way I would suggest to spot one of these creatures is just walking down a city street. Maybe a city that is more forested with Maple trees, or any other taller tree that the squirrels may use to nest. Alternatively, you could walk in the woods or a forest somewhere and just keep your eyes on the tree canopies.
Difficulty: 2.5/100 (refer to scale below for difficulty explanation)
Difficulty Scale:
0-10: Can be spotted just by stepping outside and searching around for a few moments.
10-20: May require a walk to an urban trail area, or just a vegetation filled neighborhood.
20-30: Slight chance of seeing in an urban neighborhood, but more likely to find by walking a small amount into a forest, or field. [It is recommended to venture out of an urban area for any animal rated higher than 30.]
30-40: Must be searched for in a small walk in a nature based environment. Virtually no chance of finding this animal in an urban setting.
40-50: May require a bit more searching once in nature setting. Keep in mind specific ecosystems for the animal you are searching for.
50-60: Common animal, but somewhat hard to find. May be small, camouflaged, or skittish. 1-3 miles away from road in habitat.
60-70: Somewhat rare animal, although extremely skittish. 3-5 miles away from road in habitat.
70-80: Somewhat rare animal, may be nocturnal, may be extremely small, may be extremely skittish, requires multiple hours of searching. It is recommended to be silent or sit and wait for this animal, blending with environment is suggested along with scent cover.
80-90: Very rare animal, may be on endangered species list, requires specific environment, ecosystem, habitat, etc. May require a several day camp out, or environment blending technique along with scent cover.
90-100: May be considered extinct, or very endangered, this animal could only be found by chance, or extreme dedication. Humans go months and years without any of this animal being spotted. Good luck!
From the time you set your eyes on this little creature you realize that it is cute. The Eastern Fox Squirrel is spotted daily in many urban environments around the United States. Commonly found running across city streets, or shimmying down fences, they are in a perpetual search for acorns. They have incredible memories for many tasks, and have no trouble locating hidden acorns from months past. Eastern Fox Squirrels are small rodent creatures with four legs, like most mammals, they have black eyes, and longer claws. Squirrels are regularly found climbing up trees, and the Eastern Fox Squirrel is no different.
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| Photographed these two in my backyard in Wyoming, MI in May of 2011 |
My Experience: I grew up in Michigan, where these little guys were everywhere. They would always be in my back yard in the trees chattering at me. This made finding and photographing them very simple. You will probably have the same luck if there are a few trees in your area.
My Method: The easiest way I would suggest to spot one of these creatures is just walking down a city street. Maybe a city that is more forested with Maple trees, or any other taller tree that the squirrels may use to nest. Alternatively, you could walk in the woods or a forest somewhere and just keep your eyes on the tree canopies.
Difficulty: 2.5/100 (refer to scale below for difficulty explanation)
Difficulty Scale:
0-10: Can be spotted just by stepping outside and searching around for a few moments.
10-20: May require a walk to an urban trail area, or just a vegetation filled neighborhood.
20-30: Slight chance of seeing in an urban neighborhood, but more likely to find by walking a small amount into a forest, or field. [It is recommended to venture out of an urban area for any animal rated higher than 30.]
30-40: Must be searched for in a small walk in a nature based environment. Virtually no chance of finding this animal in an urban setting.
40-50: May require a bit more searching once in nature setting. Keep in mind specific ecosystems for the animal you are searching for.
50-60: Common animal, but somewhat hard to find. May be small, camouflaged, or skittish. 1-3 miles away from road in habitat.
60-70: Somewhat rare animal, although extremely skittish. 3-5 miles away from road in habitat.
70-80: Somewhat rare animal, may be nocturnal, may be extremely small, may be extremely skittish, requires multiple hours of searching. It is recommended to be silent or sit and wait for this animal, blending with environment is suggested along with scent cover.
80-90: Very rare animal, may be on endangered species list, requires specific environment, ecosystem, habitat, etc. May require a several day camp out, or environment blending technique along with scent cover.
90-100: May be considered extinct, or very endangered, this animal could only be found by chance, or extreme dedication. Humans go months and years without any of this animal being spotted. Good luck!
Friday, January 6, 2012
Animals, Rocky Mountain Wildlife
One of the main reasons I moved out here to Montana was to see, photograph and appreciate the unique wildlife of the Rocky Mountain Area. Living in Billings, I am 2 hours away from Yellowstone National Park and near Custer National Forest and other areas with abundant wildlife. In the past 4 months I have seen quite a few interesting animals. I thought I would share some pictures, they are below!
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| Raccoon in Red Lodge/Bearcreek, Montana - November 2011 |
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| Golden Eagle in Columbus, Montana by Stillwater River - November 2011 |
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| Mountain Lion in Red Lodge/Bearcreek, Montana - October 2011 |
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| Red Fox in Red Lodge, Montana - October 2011 |
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| Pika in Park Country, Wyoming off of 212 - September 2011 |
Thursday, January 5, 2012
Travel, Thoughts on the Long Drive (Wyoming, MI to Billings, MT)
Well I made it back to Montana safe and sound. From Wyoming, Michigan to Billings, Montana it is about 1500 miles. The drive takes 24+ hours, and I did it without stopping to rest. I wouldn't recommend doing such long drives without a break, but I know from experience that I can handle it. Last year at this time I drove from Michigan to Denver and back without stopping, 30+ hours, so it is an acquired skill.
I took a few pictures of the Mississippi River crossing on the Illinois / Iowa border and my Prius there, but nothing else really except the sunset in Central/Western South Dakota was beautiful. I've included the pictures below. I would've taken some more but I was crunched for time!
Now is not the best time to enjoy the beauty of the US, considering it is winter and everything looks dead. Well, grey and dead to be honest, except the amazing abundance of pine trees near Rapid City and Spearfish in South Dakota. I will always love pine trees, they just smell wonderful and are beautiful all year round.
I took a few pictures of the Mississippi River crossing on the Illinois / Iowa border and my Prius there, but nothing else really except the sunset in Central/Western South Dakota was beautiful. I've included the pictures below. I would've taken some more but I was crunched for time!
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| Mississippi River at Dawn - Illinois/Iowa Border |
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| My Prius at a scenic overlook on Illinois/Iowa Border |
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| South Dakota on I-90 near Wall, SD |
Now is not the best time to enjoy the beauty of the US, considering it is winter and everything looks dead. Well, grey and dead to be honest, except the amazing abundance of pine trees near Rapid City and Spearfish in South Dakota. I will always love pine trees, they just smell wonderful and are beautiful all year round.
Saturday, December 31, 2011
Geocaching, Travel Bugs
Geocaching is the high tech treasure hunting game that helps guide your adventures and explorations. Travel bugs piggy-back off of this concept and add another element to the fun.
According to the Geocaching website a travel bug is a trackable tag that you attach to an item. This allows you to track your item on Geocaching.com. The item becomes a hitchhiker that is carried from cache to cache (or person to person) in the real world and you can follow its progress online. Some of you may think this is a strange idea, but the real fun is trying to help other participating parties get their travel bugs where they want them to go. Let's say someone buys a travel bug, registers it online and then places it in a geocache. Now if you find this and decide to take the travel bug, you are responsible to log the removal of the travel bug online. Once on the site you can see where the travel bug has been, and where the owner wants it to go. Owners have goals of their travel bug's meeting up with other travel bugs, or traveling to a place the owner can only dream of going.
Some of my best experiences with travel bugs include finding a travel bug that originates from Australia, my dream travel location. It was a travel bug attached to a Koala bear, so I instantly thought of Australia when I saw it, and was happy to find it really was from Australia. Another time me and a friend found one in Michigan, logged it and realized its goal was to go to the Netherlands. Being Dutch myself I thought this was intriguing! So when I went down to visit him in Illinois I brought the travel bug with me and we placed it into a cache at a park near him. Long story short about a year later it ended up in the Netherlands, and its goal was achieved.
The only problem I see with the travel bug concept is when a geocacher picks one up, and fails to log it online, and never moves it along to the next cache. Although this is somewhat rare, and it does happen from time to time. So not only is completing the goal difficult, surviving the journey proves to be a challenge for many travel bugs.
One more thing! You can geocache right from your Android phone or Apple iPhone with the Geocaching app.
I hope everyone has a wonderful New Year's night and sets achievable new years resolutions. I've included a video that breaks down travel bugs a bit more. Enjoy :)
According to the Geocaching website a travel bug is a trackable tag that you attach to an item. This allows you to track your item on Geocaching.com. The item becomes a hitchhiker that is carried from cache to cache (or person to person) in the real world and you can follow its progress online. Some of you may think this is a strange idea, but the real fun is trying to help other participating parties get their travel bugs where they want them to go. Let's say someone buys a travel bug, registers it online and then places it in a geocache. Now if you find this and decide to take the travel bug, you are responsible to log the removal of the travel bug online. Once on the site you can see where the travel bug has been, and where the owner wants it to go. Owners have goals of their travel bug's meeting up with other travel bugs, or traveling to a place the owner can only dream of going.
Some of my best experiences with travel bugs include finding a travel bug that originates from Australia, my dream travel location. It was a travel bug attached to a Koala bear, so I instantly thought of Australia when I saw it, and was happy to find it really was from Australia. Another time me and a friend found one in Michigan, logged it and realized its goal was to go to the Netherlands. Being Dutch myself I thought this was intriguing! So when I went down to visit him in Illinois I brought the travel bug with me and we placed it into a cache at a park near him. Long story short about a year later it ended up in the Netherlands, and its goal was achieved.
The only problem I see with the travel bug concept is when a geocacher picks one up, and fails to log it online, and never moves it along to the next cache. Although this is somewhat rare, and it does happen from time to time. So not only is completing the goal difficult, surviving the journey proves to be a challenge for many travel bugs.
One more thing! You can geocache right from your Android phone or Apple iPhone with the Geocaching app.
I hope everyone has a wonderful New Year's night and sets achievable new years resolutions. I've included a video that breaks down travel bugs a bit more. Enjoy :)
Friday, December 30, 2011
Geocaching, an Exploration Initiator
Sometimes, it seems to me that people don't go out and explore the world around them because they simply don't know how. And if they do know how, they don't know where to explore. One of my favorite things to do creates an answer to this question. I present to you, geocaching. Some of you may have heard of it. Geocaching is basically a treasure hunting game where you are given coordinates and your objective is to locate the "cache" at those coordinates. In my experience the caches located in a wooded setting are the most challenging, yet the most exciting.
My explanation is a bit vague, so I have included this video that will help introduce the idea to you from the official geocaching website.
I hope this video sparks some interest, and inspires you to get out and enjoy nature and the outdoors. Some of the geocaches require hiking equipment, boats or climbing gear, but for the most part you can go with just tennis shoes and bug spray! Next time I will introduce the idea of travel bugs, which is a concept that resides within geocaching. Enjoy :)
My explanation is a bit vague, so I have included this video that will help introduce the idea to you from the official geocaching website.
I hope this video sparks some interest, and inspires you to get out and enjoy nature and the outdoors. Some of the geocaches require hiking equipment, boats or climbing gear, but for the most part you can go with just tennis shoes and bug spray! Next time I will introduce the idea of travel bugs, which is a concept that resides within geocaching. Enjoy :)
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