The Gretna Venture Crew 363 recently returned from a high adventure trip to Colorado in mid-July. The three Scouts — Addie Horst, Sam Snyder and Emery Prusmack — traveled to Glenwood Springs via the Amtrak train along with three leaders: Duane Horseman, Justin Horst and Cindy Mefford. Originally, we planned to go to Yosemite National Park in California, but because …

In today’s episode of Backpacker Radio presented by The Trek, we are joined by long-distance thru-rider Gillian Larson. Yes, thru-rider. Gillian has more than 10,000 backcountry wilderness miles via horseback, including two thru-rides of the Pacific Crest Trail, the Continental Divide Trail, the Arizona Trail, and the Colorado Trail. Gillian was the youngest person to solo-thru ride the PCT in …

For small businesses that rely on summer tourism to keep afloat, extreme weather is replacing the pandemic as the determining factor in how well a summer will go. The pandemic had its ups and downs for tourism, with a total shutdown followed by a rush of vacations due to pent-up demand. This year, small businesses say vacation cadences are returning to normal. But …

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SEPTEMBER is a “crucial month in gardening because it marks the transition from summer to fall”, so ahead of the “temperature turning colder”, here are a few gardening tasks to complete over the next few weeks to ensure your plants survive winter. Fantastic Gardeners‘ gardening expert Petar Ivanov explained how the “texture of your garden” will start to change, in …

It’s been a summer of firsts. First family trip to Hawaii. First time with not one but two kids leaving the nest. First summer with no cow escapes whatsoever. But perhaps the most amazing first I experienced was one I’ve waited 10 years for: the first time I was left at home alone while Logan and all six kids went …

A well-maintained garden not only enhances the beauty of your home but also provides a serene environment for relaxation and enjoyment. However, keeping your garden in top shape requires regular care and attention. In this article, we will explore five essential gardening tasks that will help you maintain a vibrant and beautiful garden. 1. Pruning and trimming Pruning and trimming …

The first step is selecting the type of material you want to line your planter boxes with. As said, wooden planter boxes aren’t the only kind of planter you should use liners with; metal planters can also benefit from liners, although some come sealed already. However, steel planters, for example, can rust if they lack a protective coating. You should …

We know we aren’t telling you anything you don’t already know, but the heat has been miserable this summer. Remember in January and February when you were so looking forward to your plant and seed shopping? Back when you could just picture the greenery and flowers as an end to the long winter.  Many plants have given up, but the …

The key to garden hacks like this is to use clean aluminum foil. All you need to do is give it a thorough washing with some dish soap and water. If you use dirty aluminum foil, you run the risk of attracting various pests to your garden. They’ll smell whatever food is left on your aluminum foil and come searching for …