Summer is almost over, and fall is in the air yet again. Each year around this time, people living in more temperate climates go through what seems like a mental breakdown. Immediately after a blazing hot stretch of summer weather, a rain storm sweeps through and clears out the humidity, the heat, the sweltering air, and ushers in cooler temperatures. [...]

Street Music – Portland, Maine from Chris Cavs on Vimeo. One of the things I love about Portland is the music scene. There are some amazingly talented musicians here. From spring to fall, some musicians take to the streets and parks as buskers, giving tourists and locals alike a taste of their art. The band in the video was Holy [...]

As you’ll well learn over the course of this blog’s existence, I am a video nut. I’ve been producing and shooting video for well over 15 years, but I rarely think to bring my gear with me on a trip. Video gear — especially the pro stuff — is heavy, bulky, and not all that fun to lug around. But [...]

L.L. Bean is well known for it’s preppy clothes, camping supplies, and the “Bean Boot.” What most people don’t know is that many of the retail stores offer the Outdoor Discovery School, where adventuresome people can take a few hours – or a few days – to learn a fun and exciting outdoor activity. Since I’ve been dying to get [...]

In June 2008, I escaped the confines of city life and flew west to visit my brother in Flagstaff, Arizona. I love the town, and had visited a few times, but  never had the opportunity to enjoy the wealth of outdoors activities available there. During my week long stay there, I took advantage of the long, warm days and headed [...]

Ken Burns’ new film hits PBS on September 27, and it’s sure to be another amazing television event. Here, Burns sits down with Backpacker Magazine’s Tracy Ross to talk about the film and his ideas about why the National Parks are important, and who really influenced and created them.

As a huge fan of Acadia National Park in Maine, I try to keep updated on news from the park. The non-profit conservancy Friends of Acadia “preserves, protects, and promotes stewardship of the outstanding natural beauty, ecological vitality, and distinctive cultural resources of Acadia National Park and surrounding communities for the inspiration and enjoyment of current and future generations.” It’s [...]

New Hampshire Falls – Letus Ultimate Film from Tom Guilmette on Vimeo. You’ll see a lot of video here on the site, especially because it’s what I do for a living. I love well shot video and the feelings it can evoke. Here, my friend Tom Guilmette, a director of photography in Boston, MA shows us how amazing nature can [...]

This story caught my attention last night. Apparently, a newlywed couple in Missouri had to be rescued when the bride had a bad reaction to the LSD she was tripping on. A seizure and a helicopter ride later, she was in serious condition in the hospital. Nicely done. I wonder if she was trying to get down the rabbit hole… [...]

Earlier this year, I decided that I’d had enough of living in New Jersey. It was loud, busy, and annoying. I couldn’t sleep, and I was becoming more depressed with the way things in my life were turning out. It was becoming clear that I needed a change. The following is from a post dated February 3, 2009 from my [...]