This is a blog for people of all levels and experience and is not limited to any state, province or sport.
An outdoorsman and Nurse Practitioner living in Northern California. When I first started this blog, I was an EMT living in Southern California and this blog has followed...
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A unique way to see the Chicago skyline! Trump Tower at sunset from the Chicago River As you might infer from the rest of this blog’s content, I generally prefer wilderness to city travel. However, I do find urban trips to be very appealing as well; culture, architecture, food, ect. On this trip to Chicago,...
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Vermont is a small, sparsely populated state with some of the best adventures in the eastern United States. I am continually drawn to the many mountains and hikes in the Green Mountains as well as other parts of the state. These 10 mountains are my favorite of the endless hiking opportunities that are available in...
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As it turns out, it can snow up to 3 feet in the Adirondacks, even on Memorial Day! An unfortunate weekend for a backpacking trip… The Adirondack Great Range… Memorial Day 2013?? Well not all the adventures I write about on this blog are successful and this was one of my less enjoyable trips. The...
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Breakneck ridge is one of the most famous hikes along the Hudson River in New York. Its panoramic views and steep trail make for a great 1/2-full day hike. The views of the Hudson Highlands are certainly worth its relatively short but steep ascent. View of the Hudson River from Breakneck Ridge, New York Gosh,...
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You may have thought I would have rested my laurels on the accomplishment of hiking Rhode Island’s highest mountain. However as soon as my body recovered from that deadly ascent, I crossed the border and headed off to Mt Frissell, Connecticut… well actually it is in Massachusetts… Hiking Mt Frissell, Connecticut New England has a....
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Adventure is out there! The Pursuit of Life is an outdoor adventure blog that’s dedicated towards providing guides on a variety of outdoor activities and wild places in the United States and Canada. This is a blog for people of all levels and experience and is not limited to any state, province or sport. Activities that are covered in this blog include hiking, mountain biking, climbing, kayaking, mountaineering, thru-hiking, caving, trail running, trekking, canoeing, ice climbing and general exploring.
