After 35 years of visiting national parks, sometimes three to four times a year, we’re often asked the question, “are national parks safe?” Here are six national park safety tips to make your visit more enjoyable and memorable for the right reasons....
You’re so careful with following basic rules of safety when you travel – from how you carry cash to what purse you use. But what about cyber security? Is your data safe when using your cell phone or laptop on the road Wandering Rose asked our friends at Blueline Technologies for their top tips to...
“Hey Mister! Are those ski poles?” “Daddy, why is that man carrying metal sticks?” So, what does my nephew have to do with this post? He grew up to become an accomplished ultra marathoner, trail runner and amazing athlete. Some of his races are 100 miles over steep terrain. And he finishes under 24 hours. Yet, one day I took him on a leisurely eight-mile hike and he was amazed at how nimble and fast I traversed the trail. I even had to hold the outdoor juggernaut’s hand to help...
I get lots of questions as an electric bike rider. Here are answers to the most frequently asked questions to help shed some light on this technology. ...
Something wasn’t the same. The bike rides weren’t any harder, but I was slowing down. Unlike years past, I wasn’t seeing progress in my riding as I trained. What used to be fun was a struggle that left me breathless. No matter how good of shape I was in, I struggled to catch my breath. And it wasn’t the same as being winded. It was a totally different sensation, like I could only breathe out of the top of my lungs....
It’s natural to have questions, concerns and even fears about traveling. But it’s nothing you can’t handle with a little preparation, precaution and common sense. While specific safety and security details vary greatly by location, situation, type of travel and more – the same fundamentals apply for a weekend getaway as an exotic adventure. We asked our friends and global security experts, Robert Macpherson and Veronica Kenny-Macpherson of Cosantóir Group, for their top travel tips for safety and security. Here are 10 to dos for a safe trip:...
I never thought I’d be in the best shape of my life at 54. But the stars aligned in 2010. Some amazing people helped me reinvent myself as an active baby boomer, and the rest is history. ...
