05/20/2026

Searching For the Past (Rockhounding)

Prompts from P.L. Pebbler

With the focus on the search, my father and I were able to have some of the deepest conversations that we've ever had while in our field endeavors.

03/01/2026

Gather ’Round: Building a Campfire That Warms the Soul

Advice From The Backwoods Wanderer

Staring into those flames of orange, red, white and blue, it has always amazed me that, despite all the ways society has changed, the act of gathering around a fire remains constant—a reminder that, no matter how advanced we become, we are still drawn to its warmth, light, and the quiet space it creates for connection.

09/01/2026

September is National Wilderness Month

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The Wilderness Act was signed in 1964 and created the National Wilderness Preservation System to protect public lands from development. Vast Protected Lands: The U.S. protects over 112 million acres across more than 800 distinct areas. Diverse Ecosystems: Designated wilderness includes forests, deserts, alpine meadows, swamps, and coastal islands.