Packing List for Day Hikes Basic: -Comfortable (and broken in) hiking shoes -Clothing for the weather through the day - pack a waterproof layer and an extra fleece or light jacket -Two pairs of wool-blend socks – one on your feet and one in your pack. Swap if feet get wet or sweat. -Water – one quarts/liters, more if really warm out or traveling more than a few miles -Backpack with padded straps and waist belt (25L is a great size) -First Aid Kit – REI has a good one for hik

Sometimes I forget how much of an uphill battle rewilding is. We, both as a society and more specifically as nature lovers, have been taught that nature is something to be admired, preserved, protected and left entirely alone. When someone steps out of the “accepted” outdoor activites, well meaning individualsinevitably call authorities instead of talking to the “offender.” That’s exactly what happened today. We had two awesome families at one of our regular sites who, wit