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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The Raven Trail is one of the finest mountain biking trail systems in the Northwoods. Flowing and sheltered, it’s a grand ride through the woods. Mountain biking “up nort” in Wisconsin is serious business. Before visiting, I thought that there would be some quaint trail systems that were fun to poke around but I was...
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Wisconsin is a more mountainous State than you would expect in the Midwest. Sure the mountains are not high nor steep, but there are mountains nonetheless. I’ve greatly enjoyed touring through the “ Driftless area” which are not in mountains in the traditional sense of the word but have a very similar terrain. Timms Hill...
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After spending a relaxing 4 days in the famous Door County, I turned my sights North. The great Northern Highland of Wisconsin keenly remind me of the wilds of Maine. Though not high in altitude, it is quite rugged. The sentinel of the Northern Highlands is Rib Mountain near Wausau. Rib Mountain is perhaps one...
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Within minutes of arriving, we understood why this was such a destination for all of us Midwesterners. We were entirely immersed in natural beauty as we drove up the peninsula. This was broken up by charming small towns on the lakeshore. Surely I am one of millions to wax poetic about Door County, but in...
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You don’t have to go to Utah to see a massive natural bridge! This is a brief but wondrous hike just outside of the Devils’ Lake/Baraboo area that’s often overlooked. If you happen to be in Devils Lake for watersports, beachcombing or the excellent climbing and hiking, do not miss this spot just 20 minutes...
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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.
