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A New Perspective on the Back Nine

2/10/2016

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A New Perspective on the Back Nine
Two snow events in the last six days, and we have a winter-white landscape . . . good news for skiers (which I am not) and great news for snowshoe enthusiasts (which I am).

Snowshoeing is about as easy as walking, offering a good romp outdoors and an up-close look at the winter landscape.

Snowshoeing offers easy entry to a winter sport; we spotted our neighbor’s toddler strapped into a pair of snowshoes, confirming it's a sport for all ages (and abilities).

Aside from the snowshoes (and poles if you want), no special equipment is needed. Just a snow-covered landscape and your standard winter garb: hat, gloves, boots, sunglasses, and layered clothing.

If you have equipment, then you probably know that public golf courses, state parks, and public trails offer easy access. If you’ve never tried snowshoeing, go where equipment rentals are available.

It's time to tee-off.
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Who Needs A Hobby Anyway? Five Reasons It's a Good Idea

1/1/2016

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When I ask people if they have a hobby, some jump right in and tell me all about it. But lots of time, I hear, “I don’t, but I probably should.” And they're right.

One of the most rewarding aspects of having a hobby is that no matter what you choose—you get to do it in your own time, in your own way, for as long as you want.

Here are five reasons having a hobby is a good idea:

1) a proven way to reduce stress
2) boost your creativity
3) make new friends
4) learn a new skills
5) improve your mood

January is National Hobby Month and a good time to start something new.
Not sure where to begin?

Top hobbies include:
• collecting
• reading
• cooking
• knitting
• gardening
• fishing

Looking for inspiration?
The Art of Manliness presents “45 Manly Hobbies." They call them "manly hobbies," but there's something there for everyone, manly men—and interested women!
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Hiking The Appalachian Trail (and a Craving for Hostess Sno Balls)

10/10/2014

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When Jeff Ryan and a friend set out to hike the Long Trail in Vermont, they soon realized they were also hiking a segment of the Appalachian Trial. And that Jeff says, "was the start of a 2,100-hike spanning 28 years and 2,100 miles."
   It was a journey that Jeff recounts in a new eBook, Appalachian Odyssey, due out next month.
    From the logistics of planning a segment hike to an unexpected craving for Hostess Sno Balls, Jeff tells his story of what it was like hiking the trail.
    Are you in the middle of a big adventure? Post a comment and tell us about it.
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Read more about Jeff's adventure and sign-up to be notified when his eBook is available:
feedthevision.com/odyssey

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