The Things I Wish I Had Known “What is that thing?” “Oh, that? It’s just a little sea otter, nothing too crazy.” “Wow, I had no idea. I’m from Pennsylvania, we don’t have those there.” “That’s ok, I’m from Minnesota,…
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This is How YOU Can Take Climate Change By The Horns
Ten Actionable Actions Here’s where I struggle. What can I, a single person, do about Climate Change? I am going to give you a few, outside-the-box ideas, that can have an immediate impact. Plant a tree. I want to quote…
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In Order to Make Frugal Maple Syrup, You Will Need One Of These
A DIY maple syrup evaporator, to help you make sweet, sweet tree juice. And will it bring the taste of spring to your own table? I’m getting serious about syrup making. Like real serious. A cuppella’ buckets of sap and…
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The Bunad – Norway’s Traditional Folk Costume
What Is A Norwegian Bunad? Simply put, the Norwegian Bunad is a folk costume based on traditional rural clothing and 20th-century folk costumes. But what makes the bunad so special? How come you don’t see them every day on the…
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Open For Business – Minnesota State Parks Offer Escape From Corona Virus
Stay away from others. That seems to be the best advice I could give or receive in regards to the COVID-19 pandemic. While I would encourage everyone to stay at home almost exclusively and limit their exposure from others, at…
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Spur Trail Winter Adventure Essentials
To save you sometime and give you some insight on how I go about winter activities, I can be your crazy friend. And you can ask me what I use. What you’ll notice is quite an eclectic collaboration of bits and bots.
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One Simple Way To Slow Down During Adventure
I do not think I’m wrong when I say I know some of the busiest people on the planet. If you were to listen to the list of engagements they have going on during the week, your head would spin. …
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Gift Ideas For Adventurers
What is a ‘Great Gift’?
It’s complicated. But here is a good rule for you. It’s a great gift if you…
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A Speedlight Recommendation
Truth in advertising, this post contains affiliate links. If you would like to support this blog and future posts/photography, you can do so by making your purchase though one of the following links. You have met enough people and read…
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Peak Design’s ‘Everyday Messenger V1’ Review
This post contains affiliate links. To learn how these support The Spur Trail, you can find everything here. “The Perfect Carry-On Only Setup” “Seeking Perfection Through Luggage Selection” “How Much Can I Fit” Everyday Messenger V1 Review (This review has been…
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How To: Get A Date On Valentine’s Day
If It’s This Easy, Why Wouldn’t You? This article is intended for all those who are hyper-adventurous, a little crazy, and have no idea where they might be on any particular holiday. So much so that you may even forget…
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Ten Ways To Improve Your Wildlife Photography
Trust Me On This…It Can Get Better What it boils down to here is knowing what you hope to achieve and what your intention is. If you simply want to prove that you saw a certain type of wildlife and…
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What You Need To Know To Climb Mount Meru
You’re heading to Tanzania and you’ve heard of Mount Kilimanjaro. However, did you know there was another option? Just a stone’s throw away is Mount Meru…and you might just find it’s a better fit for you. Mount Meru Facts 70…
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99 Spur Trail Solutions For Everything
There can be many, varied roadblocks when you start to think about yourself and traveling in the same context. Some walls are put up by others. Some you’ve put up yourself without realizing it. At the end of the…
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