My calves and quads screamed at me to stop, but I promised myself I would bike the whole way up. I felt my breaking point but kept moving passed it. Although it was hard, this ended up being one of my favorite days on the trip.
Once the sun had gone, a full moon emerged, shining brilliantly against the dark, and we spent the night gathered around our campfire, enjoying some good company, and cold beers that had survived the trip from Portland.
We floated in silence; our sore feet dangled out of the canoe and trailed through icy waters as rain fell lightly in silence and a bald eagle wheeled through the golden light.
Whether you want to dive deep into the world of bird language or add all of your area’s migrant species to your bird list as they pass through town … or just want to put up a feeder in the yard — birds are an incredible way to connect with the wild.
It’s those moments that transform us — moments that break us and make us dig so deep within ourselves to find that something that we never thought existed. These are the experiences that help us learn and grow. The Silk Road Mountain Race is definitely one such challenge.
We discovered a zone — a special place right in our backyard — where we could clear our minds and enjoy each other’s company, and there is nothing better than to relive those precious moments while we wait on our couches inside.
Sit spots allow you to evolve into a constant but quiet presence in the forest, becoming another character in the natural story that is unfolding before you.
When the weather turns rainy the team has found that we can often get our nature fix by diving into a good book. Here are a few of the office favorites.
