David on Earth Blog
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Articles feature Hiking and backpacking adventures, random thoughts and ideas about anything, and stories about places I've been and people I've met. David's mission is to inspire an active outdoor lifestyle through stories and photos.
David on Earth Blog
1w ago
Summer hiking will be here before you know it, which means we need to start getting ready. But us older hikers face a set of challenges that younger hikers do not ..read more
David on Earth Blog
5M ago
Some of the most common water filters for backpacking are inadequate for purifying water that is contaminated with chemicals or heavy metals. Here is a review of one that does ..read more
David on Earth Blog
5M ago
Over 100 people die every year in the U.S. while on hiking trips. Most of these are easily preventable by bringing some essential gear ..read more
David on Earth Blog
6M ago
The two core reasons to spend time being active in nature are centered on our own needs and about the needs of those we love ..read more
David on Earth Blog
7M ago
Here's the sum of it all: we are born, we live, we die. That's it. At some point we will take action on what we need to do with whatever is left of our lives. Own yours ..read more
David on Earth Blog
1y ago
Hiking feels good and right with evidence of becoming a better me, like when I write. The science proves it ..read more
David on Earth Blog
1y ago
We get sidetracked by things that don’t matter. Set our path upon the road of things not soon forgotten ..read more
David on Earth Blog
2y ago
I think about the “what ifs” as I recall those events that seemed meaningless at the time but realize now that they were pivotal to where I am today ..read more
David on Earth Blog
2y ago
As each year draws to an end and the new one approaches, I inevitably find myself reflecting on the past year and doing some planning for the next ..read more
David on Earth Blog
2y ago
A recent trip to Croatia was another lesson in presence, living in the moment, and appreciating the blessing and importance of our place in the world ..read more