http://outdoorsblogger.com/aine Just another Outdoorsblogger.com weblog Mon, 19 Nov 2007 13:54:42 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en The Peace River begins her meandering path in Polk County, Florida.  She winds lazily down to Charlotte County Harbor estuary.  Many years ago the Peace River was known as “Rio de la Paz” river of peace.  The Seminoles called it Tallackchopo (cow peas). The river is a contradiction of shallow and ... http://outdoorsblogger.com/aine/2007/11/19/in-search-of/ I haven't been tent camping in several years.  So I decided to experience the journey once again.  Certain aspects of camping have faded from my memory.  How soon we forget stuff. Like 1. the actual size of a pup tent 2. sand is hard 3. sand is cold 4.hard, cold sand is not fun to ... http://outdoorsblogger.com/aine/2007/11/15/fading-memory/ So i'm packing for the camping trip with trepidation.  My last camping excursion was a disaster.  I had this wonderful huge tent and three comfy cots for all of us.  We set up camp at the end of a roadway.  A roadway that had all the appearances of being flat.  ... http://outdoorsblogger.com/aine/2007/11/09/camping-101/ My first visit to Zion National Park left me utterly speechless.  I stood there surrounded by natural splendor in a daze.  My mouth was open most of the time while I surveyed the landscape.  I was so enthralled with the magic that I had a camera in each hand.  Each ... http://outdoorsblogger.com/aine/2007/11/06/zion/ The weather has cooled a bit so it's a perfect time to take a hike in Florida.  I chose one of my favorites places the beach hike at Honeymoon Island State Park.  I loaded Ron (my 100 pound German Shepard) into the truck and off we went.  In Ron's previous ... http://outdoorsblogger.com/aine/2007/11/05/osprey-trail/ I’m vulnerable and have crumbled to the pressure of mass marketing. I bought a fancy pair of running shoes.  I had noticed so many terrific runners wearing them so I took the plunge.  I wanted to look kool, sporty and knowledgeable.  I wanted to be on that cutting edge.  Do ... http://outdoorsblogger.com/aine/2007/11/02/running-scared/ I am a recovering water bottle purchaser.  I decided it was an abuse to the environment. So I began purchasing water in gallon containers.  It seemed less wasteful.  I never leave home without a bottle of water.  When hiking, walking or biking are involved I need mass quantities of the ... http://outdoorsblogger.com/aine/2007/11/01/water-for-life/ Blister, heel spurs and general aches and pains.  Be prepared before you take a hike.  This also includes little trips throughout our fantastic National Parks.  You just might pull off the side of the road to explore and find yourself on a mile long hike.  Ouch that hurts in my ... http://outdoorsblogger.com/aine/2007/10/31/one-foot-two-foot/